Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
| Topic | Key Information |
|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Foreign nationals aged 16 or older who have a confirmed job offer in Spain under an employment contract. Applies to both regular and seasonal workers. |
| Required Documents | Completed visa application form; recent passport photo; valid passport with at least 4 months’ validity and 2 blank pages; copy of the approved residence and work authorisation from Spain; signed and stamped employment contract; criminal record certificate (legalised/apostilled and translated); payment of visa fee. |
| Application Timing | Must be submitted within one month from the date the employer receives approval of the work and residence authorisation. |
| Biometrics / Passport Handling | Applicant must leave their passport at the consulate during processing. It is returned later through a prepaid envelope supplied by the applicant. |
| Legalisation / Translations | Foreign documents such as criminal records must be legalised or apostilled, and officially translated into Spanish by a sworn translator. |
| Processing Time | The consulate usually takes up to one month to issue a decision, though delays may occur if more documents or an interview are required. |
| Collecting the Visa | Visa must be collected in person from the consulate. Minors may collect through a legal representative. |
| Visa Validity | For 1-year contracts: visa is valid for 90 days; after arriving in Spain, the worker must register with Social Security and apply for a foreigner ID card within one month. For seasonal jobs: visa covers the full authorised work period. |
| Appeals | If refused, an appeal can be filed with the consulate within one month. A judicial appeal in Spain is also possible within two months. |
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