Visa for individuals aged 16 and over who intend to work in Spain as employees (under an employment contract). This includes seasonal work.
Procedure
This Consulate in Moscow is authorized to accept visa applications from individuals residing within the consular district.
Applicant Requirements: The visa application must be submitted in person by the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, the application may be submitted by one of the parents or guardians.
Visa Application Deadline: The visa application must be submitted within one month, starting from the day following the day the employer receives notification of the positive decision on the initial residence and work permit under the employment contract.
Submission of Additional Documents: The Consular Section may request missing documents from the applicant or provide additional documents or information necessary to process the application. It may also summon the applicant for an in-person interview.
Decision Making Time: The statutory deadline for making a decision is one month from the day following the day the application is submitted directly to the Consulate General.
Visa Collection: The visa must be collected in person by the applicant. The visa approval notification will indicate the deadline and time of issue.
Visa Refusal: In the event of a visa refusal, notification will always be in writing, stating the reasons on which the decision is based.
Appeal: In the event of a visa refusal, the applicant may file an appeal for review of the decision with the Consular Post within one month from the day following the day of receipt of the refusal notification. They may also file an administrative appeal with the Supreme Court of Madrid within two months from the day following the day of receipt of the visa refusal notification or the rejection of the appeal for review.
Visa Validity: If the residence and work permit under an employment contract is issued for a period of six months or less, the visa may be valid for up to 180 days. For a residence and work permit under an employment contract issued for a longer period, the visa will be valid for 365 days. Upon arrival in Spain, the worker must register with the social security system before starting work. If the residence and work permit under an employment contract is issued for a period longer than six months, the worker must apply for a residence card (TIE) at the relevant immigration office or police station within one month of registering with the social security system. If the employment contract is seasonal, the visa will be valid for the entire authorized period of residence and work, but not more than 270 days. The employer must register the foreign worker with the social security system within three days of the worker's arrival in Spain. The residence card must also be issued within one month of registering with the social security system.
Visa Fees in AMD applicable for various visa types are listed in the table below:
| Visa Category | Visa Fee |
|---|---|
| National Visa | AMD 45,000 |
All foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled, and if they are written in a language other than Spanish, they must be accompanied by a corresponding translation.
National Visa Application Form The applicant must complete all sections and sign the visa application form. If the applicant is a minor, the form must be signed by one of their parents or guardians, or a duly authorized representative.
Photograph Two color photographs against a white background, taken full-face, without sunglasses, glare, or clothing obscuring the oval of the face.
Valid Passport. You must provide the original and a full photocopy of all current passports, including the one used to submit the application. The passport must be valid for at least one year and have two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted. Citizens of the Russian Federation must provide the original and a full copy of their internal passport.
Initial family reunification authorization. The original and a copy of the initial family reunification authorization, issued by the government mission or sub-mission in Spain at the request of the person reuniting.
Residence permit of the person reuniting. A certified photocopy of the foreign national's identity card of the person reuniting, which must be valid.
Documents proving family ties to the applicant
Spouses: Marriage certificate issued by the competent civil registry office. In the case of a second or subsequent marriage, proof of divorce from the previous spouse. If the document is issued in a language other than Spanish, a translation into Spanish must be provided. The translation must be done by a sworn translator or legalized at the consulate.
Civil partnership: Certificate of registration as a civil partnership
Unregistered partner: The applicant must provide the documents submitted for the family reunification request, proving cohabitation and/or the presence of a regular partner, and in the case of common children, recent birth certificates proving the relationship, as well as copies of identity documents, if any.
Children: Birth certificate issued by the competent civil registry office. In the case of children of only one of the spouses or partners, proof of sole parental authority or guardianship must also be provided, as well as proof that the child is effectively under their guardianship and that the transfer of the child's place of residence to Spain was authorized by a judicial authority or with the consent of the other parent, or that guardianship is granted jointly, provided that the other parent with custody has given their consent for the child to reside in Spain. If the documents are issued in a language other than Spanish, a translation into Spanish must be provided. The translation must be sworn translator or legalized at the consulate. • Parents: Birth certificate of the reuniting person or spouse/partner, issued by the competent civil registry office. If the document is issued in a language other than Spanish, a Spanish translation must be provided. The translation must be sworn translator or legalized by the consulate.
Son or daughter over 18 years of age of the reuniting person, , or their spouse or partner who will act as the reuniting person's guardian: birth certificate proving the relationship. If the document is issued in a language other than Spanish, a Spanish translation must be provided. The translation must be sworn translator or legalized by the consulate.
Certificate of no criminal record. Applicants who have reached the age of majority must provide the original and a copy of a certificate of no criminal record issued by their country or countries of residence within the last 5 years. This certificate must be translated and legalized. Certificates issued in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia, and Uzbekistan must have a Hague Apostille. Certificates issued in Turkmenistan must be signed by a diplomatic representative of the relevant consulate in the Russian Federation.
Certificates of no criminal record must be certified with a Hague Apostille. However, if the certificate is issued to a citizen of the European Union by the authorities of the Member State of which they are a citizen, an apostille is not required. You can find a list of countries that have signed the Hague Convention.
If the country in which the applicant has resided for the last five years is not a party to the 1961 Hague Convention, the certificate of no criminal record must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country, and then by the Spanish consulate in that country. The certificate of no criminal record must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish (if the original is not in Spanish). The translation must be done by a sworn translator or a legal translator Licensed at the consulate.
Medical certificate. The original and a copy of a medical certificate confirming the absence of any diseases that could have serious public health consequences, in accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005. If the certificate is issued in a language other than Spanish, it must be accompanied by a Spanish translation. The translation must be performed by a sworn translator or legalized at the consulate.
Proof of residence within the consular district. Visa applications may be submitted by citizens and legal residents of the consular district in which they reside. Method of proof of residence:
Proof of the representative's identity and legal capacity is required. If the applicant is a minor, a copy of the parent, guardian, or representative's identity card or passport, as well as a document proving the family relationship or guardianship, or a notarized power of attorney or other document confirming the right of representation, must be provided. The original documents must be presented when submitting the application. If the documents are issued in a language other than Spanish, a Spanish translation must be provided.
Visa fee payment. The visa fee is mandatory and must be paid upon submission of the application. Fees are paid in local currency and are regularly updated depending on exchange rate fluctuations. If necessary, to evaluate the application, the consular section may request additional documents or information and may invite the applicant for an in-person interview
Note: Please, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
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:
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.
