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Researcher Visa

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" 3'612,200 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.

Documents Required:

Highly qualified workers and intra-company transferees Dependents

Highly qualified workers and intra-company transferees

Note: Please bring a printed copy of the checklist on the day of your appointment. Otherwise, you can request it at the Visa Center for an additional fee.

Photo Specifications:

photo requirement

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.