Researcher-Work Visa (INV-INS)

The bearer is granted temporary residence in Spain without allowing him to engage in any professional activities.

This visa allows the applicant (who is over 16 years old) to obtain a temporary residence visa in Spain (for a period of more than 90 days), to carry out research projects, within the framework of an agreement signed with a research organization (natural or legal person, public or private body). , a major or secondary facility located in Spain, which carries out research activities or technological development and which is allowed to sign recruitment agreements). The research body that has signed a recruitment agreement with a non-resident foreigner in Spain must obtain in advance a residence and work permit for research purposes issued by the competent government representation, or the competent regional authority.

The application is submitted by the concerned person himself within a maximum of one month from the date of notification of obtaining the temporary residence and work permit issued by the competent government representation, or the competent regional authority, for research purposes.

Please view the below VISA and BLS services Fees applicable per application:

Visa Fees	Amount paid: Cash in USD
Visa fees for all Ages: - Adults Above 12 - Between 6 – 12 - Below 6 Years	88 USD
BLS Service Fees	Amount paid: Cash in USD
Service fees for all Ages: - Adults Above 12 - Between 6 – 12 - Below 6 Years	18 USD (inclusive of service tax)
Additional BLS Services	Amount paid: Cash in EGP
Photocopy Black & White	8 EGP (per page)
Printing	15 EGP (per page)
SMS	40 EGP
Application Form Filling	170 EGP
Courier – In province (Inside Cairo)	175 EGP
Courier – Out province (Outside Cairo)	245 EGP
Group Service	55 EGP
Photograph (5 photos)	95 EGP
Premium Lounge	500 EGP
Prime Time	1100 EGP
Internet Kiosk	100 EGP

Please note:

The Visa fees and BLS Service fees will be accepted –Cash- in USD only.
Any Additional Services will be accepted –Cash- in Egyptian Pounds only.
The rate of the Visa fees and BLS service fees might be changed without any notice as per the current exchange rate.
All fees are non-refundable.

Conditions and required documents:

"Checklist"

Please make sure that the photograph meets the following requirements:

You have to provide a one recent one (not more than 6 months old), sized in (3.5 x 4.5) zoom on the face.
Must be in color, taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
Clear share quality with the face in focus.
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
Full face, non-smiling without glasses/sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background.

Note: If children under 12 years old are not attending their appointment(s), the parents have to provide two very recent photographs with their applications. In case the photographs do not meet the required specifications, the children will have to show up at the center to take a live photos.

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

The response to the request for some visa categories takes place after a month or more from the date of submitting the application, and for some other visas it takes within 10 days from the date of submitting the application, according to the procedures of the embassy.

National Visa Application Form, please download & fill it :

National Visa Application Form (English & Spanish)