Visa to carry out training, research, development, and innovation activities in public or private entities in the following cases:
- Research personnel referred to in Article 13 and the first additional provision of Law 14/2011, of June 1, on Science, Technology and Innovation.
- Scientific and technical personnel who carry out scientific research, development, and technological innovation work in business entities or R&D&I centers established in Spain.
- Researchers hosted under an agreement by public or private research organizations.
- Professors hired by universities, higher education and research institutions or centers, or business schools established in Spain.
The following relatives of the researcher may also obtain a visa:
- The spouse or common-law partner.
- Minor children and adult children who are financially dependent on the researcher and who have not formed a family unit themselves.
- The ancestors who are in the care of the researcher.
Visa fee and Service charge are as follows:-
| Age |
Visa Fees in USD |
Service Charge in Euro |
| Adults above 12 years |
95 $ |
15.00 Euro |
| Children between 6-12 years old |
95 $ |
15.00 Euro |
| Children under 6 years old |
95 $ |
15.00 Euro |
- The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'
Document required
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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 3 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used
previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a 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.
Application Form
Below mentioned forms/checklist are mandatory for all visa categories accepted
Note: All application form/checklist has to be filled by Blue pen
National Visa Application Form (English)
National Visa Application Form (Spanish)
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.
