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Selected route: initial study immigration authorisation not schengen transit visa. Conditional rows identify the circumstances in which documents apply.
- Jurisdiction
- Andorra
- Purpose
- Study
- Destination
- Andorra
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Selected route: initial study immigration authorisation not schengen transit visa. Conditional rows identify the circumstances in which documents apply.
Reviewed Government of Andorra immigration regulation, December 2025 guidance on 15 October 2026.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official study-authorisation application | required | visa application | Complete and sign the Immigration Service form; a legal representative signs for minors. This is Andorran residence authorisation, not a Schengen transit visa. |
| Passport original and photocopy | required | visa application | Valid passport. Indian applicants cannot use the EU/EEA national-ID alternative. |
| Criminal-record certificates | conditional | visa application | From origin, nationality and residence countries, issued less than three months before application. The government's study checklist specifies these for adults. |
| Criminal-history declaration | required | visa application | Complete the official sworn declaration; this is separate from a police certificate. |
| Civil-status evidence | required | visa application | Evidence matching your marital status. The study checklist accepts an official single-status certificate or the applicant's single-status declaration when unmarried. |
| Accommodation evidence | required | visa application | Rental contract, ownership evidence or public-establishment accommodation certificate; demonstrate the required habitability conditions. |
| Accommodation owner's consent | conditional | visa application | When the occupant is not the tenant, their spouse, registered partner or first-degree descendant. |
| One recent colour photograph | required | visa application | 35 x 45 mm, under six months old, light plain background, face unobstructed, neutral expression and no head accessories. |
| Applicant's signature document | required | visa application | Provide the separate signature document required with the initial application. |
| Evidence of exclusive student status | required | visa application | Evidence that studying is your exclusive activity under the study-authorisation category. |
| Academic enrolment document | required | visa application | For recognised study in Andorra; internship and sports-training lists are different. |
| Study calendar | required | visa application | Provide the planned study schedule. |
| Course-content and duration evidence | required | visa application | Document the content and length of the studies. |
| Health insurance evidence | required | visa application | Cover 100% of medical and healthcare costs for the planned study period. |
| Insurance-renewal undertaking | conditional | visa application | Only if an exceptionally shorter policy is accepted: declare that you will renew cover until authorisation expiry. |
| Financial-support evidence | required | visa application | An independent adult's funds must meet Andorra's minimum wage over the study period. Dependent students may use parent or guardian support, with household thresholds under Article 15.3. |
| Educational institution's expenses-cover certificate | required | visa application | The recognised institution certifies that education, maintenance and accommodation costs are covered throughout the authorisation. |
| Minor's parent or legal guardian ID copy | conditional | visa application | For minors: passport and/or national ID copy of the representative or legal guardian. |
| Permission for the minor to study in Andorra | conditional | visa application | Name the Andorran or resident person, institution or entity entrusted with care. |
| Local guardian's acceptance of care | conditional | visa application | For minors: express acceptance by the person or entity receiving care; Immigration may require attendance. |
| Local guardian's ID original and copy | conditional | visa application | For minors when care is entrusted to an individual, rather than an institution or entity. |
| Guardian's funds and habitable-accommodation evidence | conditional | visa application | For minors: legal representative or guardian evidence meeting Articles 15.1 and 17.8. |
| Consent to immigration medical examination | required | visa application | Sign the official consent; the Immigration Medical Service must assess fitness. |
| Reports for current medical conditions | conditional | visa application | If applicable, reports updated within the last three months for the immigration examination. |
| Vaccination-card photocopy | conditional | visa application | For children under 16 attending the medical examination. |
| Current paediatrician or family-doctor certificate copy | conditional | visa application | For children under 16 attending the medical examination. |
| Document-submission or collection authorisation | conditional | visa application | When using a representative to submit or collect documents. |
| Immigration-authorisation fee payment | required | visa application | Pay the applicable government fee separately from document-processing services. |
Processing route
- Official study-authorisation applicationComplete and sign the Immigration Service form; a legal representative signs for minors. This is Andorran residence authorisation, not a Schengen transit visa. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Official study-authorisation application in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Passport original and photocopyValid passport. Indian applicants cannot use the EU/EEA national-ID alternative. The regulation exempts passports and national IDs from its Catalan translation rule. 1. Prepare Passport original and photocopy in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Criminal-record certificatesFrom origin, nationality and residence countries, issued less than three months before application. The government's study checklist specifies these for adults. The Immigration Service may request Catalan translation by a sworn or authorised translator for documents outside French or Spanish; passports and national IDs are exempt from that translation rule. Foreign authority-issued records need Hague apostille or proper legalisation. Translation does not replace authentication, and private papers are not automatically public records. 1. Prepare Criminal-record certificates in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Criminal-history declarationComplete the official sworn declaration; this is separate from a police certificate. The Immigration Service may request Catalan translation by a sworn or authorised translator for documents outside French or Spanish; passports and national IDs are exempt from that translation rule. Foreign authority-issued records need Hague apostille or proper legalisation. Translation does not replace authentication, and private papers are not automatically public records. 1. Prepare Criminal-history declaration in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Civil-status evidenceEvidence matching your marital status. The study checklist accepts an official single-status certificate or the applicant's single-status declaration when unmarried. The Immigration Service may request Catalan translation by a sworn or authorised translator for documents outside French or Spanish; passports and national IDs are exempt from that translation rule. Foreign authority-issued records need Hague apostille or proper legalisation. Translation does not replace authentication, and private papers are not automatically public records. 1. Prepare Civil-status evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Accommodation evidenceRental contract, ownership evidence or public-establishment accommodation certificate; demonstrate the required habitability conditions. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Accommodation evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Accommodation owner's consentWhen the occupant is not the tenant, their spouse, registered partner or first-degree descendant. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Accommodation owner's consent in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- One recent colour photograph35 x 45 mm, under six months old, light plain background, face unobstructed, neutral expression and no head accessories. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare One recent colour photograph in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Applicant's signature documentProvide the separate signature document required with the initial application. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Applicant's signature document in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Evidence of exclusive student statusEvidence that studying is your exclusive activity under the study-authorisation category. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Evidence of exclusive student status in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Academic enrolment documentFor recognised study in Andorra; internship and sports-training lists are different. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Academic enrolment document in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Study calendarProvide the planned study schedule. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Study calendar in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Course-content and duration evidenceDocument the content and length of the studies. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Course-content and duration evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Health insurance evidenceCover 100% of medical and healthcare costs for the planned study period. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Health insurance evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Insurance-renewal undertakingOnly if an exceptionally shorter policy is accepted: declare that you will renew cover until authorisation expiry. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Insurance-renewal undertaking in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Financial-support evidenceAn independent adult's funds must meet Andorra's minimum wage over the study period. Dependent students may use parent or guardian support, with household thresholds under Article 15.3. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Financial-support evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Educational institution's expenses-cover certificateThe recognised institution certifies that education, maintenance and accommodation costs are covered throughout the authorisation. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Educational institution's expenses-cover certificate in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Minor's parent or legal guardian ID copyFor minors: passport and/or national ID copy of the representative or legal guardian. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Minor's parent or legal guardian ID copy in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Permission for the minor to study in AndorraName the Andorran or resident person, institution or entity entrusted with care. The Immigration Service may request Catalan translation by a sworn or authorised translator for documents outside French or Spanish; passports and national IDs are exempt from that translation rule. Foreign authority-issued records need Hague apostille or proper legalisation. Translation does not replace authentication, and private papers are not automatically public records. 1. Prepare Permission for the minor to study in Andorra in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Local guardian's acceptance of careFor minors: express acceptance by the person or entity receiving care; Immigration may require attendance. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Local guardian's acceptance of care in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Local guardian's ID original and copyFor minors when care is entrusted to an individual, rather than an institution or entity. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Local guardian's ID original and copy in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Guardian's funds and habitable-accommodation evidenceFor minors: legal representative or guardian evidence meeting Articles 15.1 and 17.8. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Guardian's funds and habitable-accommodation evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Consent to immigration medical examinationSign the official consent; the Immigration Medical Service must assess fitness. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Consent to immigration medical examination in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Reports for current medical conditionsIf applicable, reports updated within the last three months for the immigration examination. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Reports for current medical conditions in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Vaccination-card photocopyFor children under 16 attending the medical examination. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Vaccination-card photocopy in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Current paediatrician or family-doctor certificate copyFor children under 16 attending the medical examination. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Current paediatrician or family-doctor certificate copy in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Document-submission or collection authorisationWhen using a representative to submit or collect documents. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Document-submission or collection authorisation in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Immigration-authorisation fee paymentPay the applicable government fee separately from document-processing services. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Immigration-authorisation fee payment in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
Official citations
- Government of Andorra immigration regulation, December 2025Government of Andorra immigration regulation, December 2025 document checklistwww.portaljuridicandorra.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-study-regulation-20261015
Articles 14-17 specify initial study authorisation, official-record authentication, conditional Catalan translation, funding and minors' guardianship.
- Government of Andorra study-authorisation checklistGovernment of Andorra study-authorisation checklist document checklistwww.govern.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-adult-police-20261015
Adult applicants provide legalised criminal records from origin, nationality and residence countries.
- Government of Andorra Immigration Medical ServiceGovernment of Andorra Immigration Medical Service document checklistwww.govern.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-medical-consent-20261015
Official informed consent to the immigration medical examination.
- Government of Andorra Immigration Medical ServiceGovernment of Andorra Immigration Medical Service document checklistwww.govern.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-medical-reports-20261015
Medical examination instructions include recent condition reports and under-16 vaccination and doctor records.
- Government of Andorra Immigration Medical ServiceGovernment of Andorra Immigration Medical Service document checklistwww.govern.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-child-vaccination-20261015
Under-16s bring vaccination-card photocopies to the medical examination.
- Government of Andorra Immigration Medical ServiceGovernment of Andorra Immigration Medical Service document checklistwww.govern.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-child-medical-20261015
Under-16s bring a current paediatrician or family-doctor certificate copy.
- Government of Andorra study-authorisation checklistGovernment of Andorra study-authorisation checklist document checklistwww.govern.adLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version andorra-representative-20261015
Study-authorisation guidance links the authorisation to submit or collect documents.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Andorra study automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
Related guides
- Andorra destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.