Visa Fees

Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please read carefully the new fees:

Please note:

• The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid only by cash.
• The applicable Visa Fee in United States Dollar is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice
• The fee is non-refundable

Please keep in mind:

• The service charge includes taxes and is a value that is paid additionally to the visa fee.

Documents Required

• National visa application form ( National visa form ) Each applicant will complete in all its sections and sign a visa application. If the applicant is a minor, one of her parents will sign the application.
• Photography. A recent color passport-size photograph with a light background, taken from the front, without dark glasses, reflections, or clothing that hides the oval of the face.
• Valid and current passport. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages with biometric data of the passport. Copy of the biographical page The passport must have a minimum validity of 4 months (in the case of a temporary contract, the validity must cover the entire duration of the contract) and two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago are not accepted.
• Initial authorization of residence and work for others. Original and a copy of the initial residence and work authorization signed by the employer.
• Employment contract. A copy of the employment contract stamped by the Foreigners Office.
• Criminal record certificate. Applicants of criminal age must present the original and a copy of the criminal record certificate issued by the country or countries of residence in the last 5 years. Apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you must provide original and copy
• Medical certificate. Original and a copy of a medical certificate attesting that the applicant does not suffer from diseases that may have serious repercussions for public health in accordance with the International Health Regulations of 2005. Health certificate with the seal of compliance with international health regulations 2005 apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you must provide original and copy.
• Proof of residence in the consular demarcation. Voting certificate and ballot.
• Evidence of the representative's identity and capacity. If the applicant is a minor, the original will be shown and a copy of the identity document or passport of the parent and the document that proves the relationship will be delivered.
• Payment of the visa fee. $84.97 + BLS processing fee. As of May 18, these types of visas are processed by BLS.
  When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also call the applicant for a personal interview.

Procedure

This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from people residing in the consular demarcation.

• Legitimate subject : The visa application will be presented personally by the interested party, or by one of his parents, if he is a minor.
• Deadline to request the visa : The visa must be requested within 1 month, counted from the day following the date on which the employer is notified of the favorable resolution of initial residence and work authorization.
• Place of presentation : WORK VISAS FOR EMPLOYEES, WILL BEGIN TO PROCESS THROUGH BLS FROM MAY 18, 2023.
  To request an appointment:
  Send an email to: nacionales.uio@blsinternational.net
  In SUBJECT write "Vis Job". In the body of the message, you must include the following information
  1 - Name and surname
  2 - Biometric passport number.
  3 - Email address.
  4 - Telephone number.
  5 - Observations.
  Attach a copy of the positive resolution of "employee work"
  You must request an appointment for each of the applicants, and an email will be sent for each person applying for a visa.
  “You have to come to the appointment on time. You will receive an email in your mailbox with instructions, date and time of the appointment.
• Proof of delivery : The Consular Office will provide the interested party with an application receipt with a code that allows verifying the status of the file processing through the link: https://sutramiteconsular.maec.es
• Correction of the file : The Consular Office may ask the applicant to present the missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary to resolve the application. You may also call the applicant for a personal interview.
• Term to resolve : The legal term to make a decision is 1 month from the day following the date of submission of the application, but this term may be extended when additional documents are requested or an interview is held.
• Withdrawal of the visa : The visa must be withdrawn personally by the interested party or by his legal representative (if he is a minor), without the need for an appointment, within a maximum period of 1 month, counted from the day following the date on which the favorable resolution is notified. You will be informed when you present the visa.
• Refusal of the visa : If applicable, the refusal of the visa will always be notified in writing, stating the reasons on which the decision is based.
• Appeals : In case of denial of the visa, the applicant can file an appeal for replacement before this Consular Office within a period of 1 month from the day following the date on which he receives the notification of the denial. You can also file a contentious-administrative appeal before the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid within a period of 2 months from the day following the date on which you receive the notification of denial of the visa or dismissal of the appeal for replacement.
• Visa validity : If the contract lasts for one year, the visa will be valid for 90 days. Once in Spain, the worker must register with the Social Security before starting their work activity and request the Foreigner Identity Card at the competent Immigration Office or Police Station, within 1 month of registering with the Security Social.
  If the employment contract is seasonal, the validity of the visa will cover the entire period authorized to reside and work, and it will not be necessary to process the Foreigner Identity Card upon arrival in Spain.

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 colour 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 centre..

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National Visa Application Form