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National Study Visa

Overview

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 Saint-Petersburg 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:

Visa Category Visa Fee
Study visa (national) 8,454

Please note:

  • Payments are accepted only in rubles.
  • There are no preferential categories. Each applicant, regardless of social status, pays visa and service fees.
  • "The value in rubles is subject to changes associated with fluctuations in the exchange rate (euro/ruble)".
  • When applying for a visa through the BLS Visa Application Center the service fee of the Visa Application Center is additionally charged 1, 381.00 rubles, VAT included.

Documents Required

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  • 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 residence and work permit under an employment contract. The original and a copy of the initial residence and work permit under an employment contract, signed by the employer.
  • Certificate of no criminal record. Applicants over 18 years of age 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 two years. In addition, a certified statement of no criminal record for the last five years must be provided. This document must be translated and legalized. Certificates issued in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia, and Uzbekistan must be affixed with 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 affixed 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 applicant's country of residence 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 completed by a sworn translator or legalized by the consulate.
  • Medical certificate. The original and a copy of a medical certificate confirming the absence of any illnesses 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. Proof of residence may be submitted by:
    • Citizen of the Russian Federation. Internal passport.
    • Citizens of other countries under our jurisdiction. International passport.
    • Citizens of other countries residing within our consular district. Residence permit.
  • 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 Specifications

Please, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

photo requirement

  • The photograph MUST be in colour and have only a white background.
  • The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
  • The photograph must be submitted glued to the application form.
  • The photo submitted must measure: 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms.
  • The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
  • In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.