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Work visa with the right to official employment
National Work visa with the right to official employment
OverviewVisa 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 Russian rubles applicable for various visa types are listed in the table below:
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Proof of identity and legal capacity of the representative. 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. Payment of the visa fee. 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. Photo SpecificationsPlease, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Application Form |
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