Overview
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.
Visa Fees
| Nationals |
Fees
|
| USA |
$140 |
| British |
$994 |
| Ethiopian |
$535 |
| Australia |
$3235 |
| Other Nationalities |
$94 |
Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service
charge of 19 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
Documents Required
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Photo Specifications
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.
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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:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
