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National Researcher Visa

Overview

Visa to carry out training, research, development and innovation activities in public or private entities in the following cases:

  • Research staff 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 within the framework of an agreement by public or private research organisations.
  • Professors hired by universities, higher education and research bodies or centers, or business schools established in Spain.

The following relatives of the researcher can also obtain a visa:

  • The spouse or common-law partner.
  • Minor children and those of legal age who are economically dependent on the researcher and who have not constituted a family unit by themselves.

The ancestors who are in charge of the investigator.

Visa Fees

Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please read carefully the new fees:
Visa Category Price in ARS
National Researcher Visa 153.000
BLS Service Charges 29.000

Please note:

  • The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid only by cash.
  • 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

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Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

photo requirement

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..