Principality of Andorra · study
Study, Training, Elite Sport or Research Authorisation (F)
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Andorra authorisation to live in the country while studying, doing training, elite sport training or scientific or similar research.
- Processing time
- Indicative only; timing depends on institutional evidence and a complete immigration file.
- Government fees
- Confirm the current fee on the Government of Andorra immigration tariff page before filing.
- Typical duration
- For studies, the authorisation follows the school-year duration; for training, high-level sport or research, it follows the duration of the approved activity.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The F authorisation lets the holder study, undertake training placements, complete high-level sports training, or carry out scientific or similar research and reside in Andorra only for the period of those activities. The official page says study must be at a teaching establishment based in Andorra and recognised by the Government, with official or approved training.
Additional sources
Primary source
Immigration procedure fees - Government of Andorra ↗ · Government of Andorra
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant will study at a Government-recognised Andorran teaching establishment or undertake approved training, high-level sports training or research.Government of Andorra ↗
- ✓Residence is authorised only while the studies, training, sport training or research activity lasts.Government of Andorra ↗
- ✓Adult applicants must provide criminal-record evidence from relevant countries.Government of Andorra ↗
- ✓The applicant supplies accommodation, identity, civil-status and activity evidence.Government of Andorra ↗
Common blockers
- !No recognised study, training, high-level sport or research basis.Government of Andorra ↗
- !The applicant is trying to use the route for ordinary work or open-ended residence.Government of Andorra ↗
- !Missing accommodation, activity or identity evidence.Government of Andorra ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed immigration authorisation application.Government of Andorra ↗
- ·Passport or accepted identity document, photograph and civil-status documents.Government of Andorra ↗
- ·Criminal-record certificates for adult applicants where required.Government of Andorra ↗
- ·Evidence from the educational institution, training host, sports programme or research activity.Government of Andorra ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the Andorran study, training, sport or research activity is recognised or acceptable for the F route.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare identity, accommodation, civil-status and activity evidence, plus criminal-record evidence where required.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the authorisation application through the Government of Andorra immigration process.
After approval
Keep renewal timing aligned with the course, training, sport or research period.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Study, Training, Elite Sport or Research Authorisation (F) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Study, Training, Elite Sport or Research Authorisation (F).
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Andorra F authorisation be used for ordinary work?+
No. The official page describes it as authorising study, training placements, high-level sports training or scientific/similar research, and residence only while those activities last.
How long does Andorra study authorisation last?+
For studies, the official page says the authorisation has the same duration as the school year. For training, sport training or research, it follows the duration of the activity.
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