You can usually request from Spain an extension of your stay for the new master's, within the two months before or three months after expiry.
Routes to consider
You must prove the new enrolment and that you still meet the means and insurance requirements. If your permit lasts more than a year, at the start of each academic year you or the school must submit the new enrolment. Study permit extension
A point to check carefully
Ask the institution for the official programme name, format, teaching load, dates and enrolment proof. A course advertisement is not immigration confirmation.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Admission or enrolment, programme, study format and timetable.
- Academic record, funding and insurance documentation.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Before buying tickets or your authorisation expires. If you received a notice, provide its receipt date too: it may determine the response deadline.