Overview:
Third-country nationals need a national visa when they are staying in Spain for more than 90 days (in any 180-day period) in order to work, study or establish residence. They also need a national visa when they are travelling to work for a period of less than 90 days.
Visa Fee:
Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please read the new rates carefully:
| National Visas |
Rates in COP
|
| National Visas for citizens of: Andorra, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino. (According to signed agreements and conventions). |
Free COP |
| National Visas for citizens of third countries not included in agreements or conventions. (This fee is paid in cash on the day of the appointment) |
389,700 COP |
| "National Visas for citizens of: Australia (Fee reciprocity applies) Check fee on the day of the appointment" |
12´308,600 COP |
| "National Visas for citizens of: United Kingdom (Reciprocity in fees applies) Check fee on the day of the appointment" |
9'504,800 COP |
| "National Visas for citizens of: United Kingdom (Reciprocity in fees applies) Check fee on the day of the appointment - Family members" |
5'151,000 COP |
| "National Visas for citizens of: Ethiopia (Reciprocity in fees applies) Check the fee on the day of the appointment" |
2'011,300 COP |
| BLS Service Charges |
72,500 COP |
Note:
- The visa fee mentioned above must be paid in cash only.
- The applicable visa fee in US dollars is based on the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The fee is non-refundable
Please note: The service charge includes taxes and is an additional fee to the visa fee.
Photo Specifications:
Warning: We regret that we cannot accept photographs that do not meet the following requirements:
Provide a recent photograph of yourself (not more than 6 months old), which has not been previously used in the passport. The photograph must be in color and:
- Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- It must be clear and show the face in focus.
- It must be printed on normal photographic quality paper
- The entire face must be visible, without smiling (without sunglasses, hats/caps or any other covering device, unless the applicant wears these for religious or ethnic reasons).
- It must be attached to the application
Warning: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs submitted do not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete. The center has a photo booth that meets these requirements.
