Researcher Visa and Family Member of the Researcher (RIN & RFI)

Visa to engage in training, research, development and innovation activities at public or private entities in the following cases:

Research staff referred to in article 13 and additional provision one of Act 14/2011 of 1 June on Science, Technology and Innovation.
Scientific and technical staff carrying out scientific research, development and technological innovation work at business entities or R&D&i centres established in Spain.
Researchers hosted, in the framework of an agreement, by public or private research bodies.
Teaching staff hired by universities, higher education and research bodies or centres, or business schools established in Spain.

The following family members of the researcher may also obtain the visa:

The spouse or unmarried partner.
Children and adult children who are financially dependent on the researcher and who have not created a family unit of their own.
Relatives in the ascending line in the researcher's care.

Nationals	Fees
USA	$140
British	$913
Ethiopian	$508
Other Nationalities	$88

Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 18 USD (inclusive of tax) payable in USD and cash.

Please Note:

Visa fees and BLS services are paid in USD and cash only.
All Fees are non-refundable

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Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide One recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in color and:

Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the center.

Processing time of visa should be Minimum 15 to 45 Working days.

Visa Application Form

All Application submitted at visa application centre should have English/Spanish Application forms only.

Please Note:

The forms are in PDF format.

You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

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To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.