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 |
152.000,00 |
| 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

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..