Visa Application form 2024.pdf. Each applicant, or their legal representative, must complete and sign a visa application form.
All applicable sections must be completed.
If the applicant is a minor, parents must sign the application.
Photograph.pdf . Recently issued (not older than 6 months), passport-size, color photograph taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face.
- One picture glued (no stapled) to the National Visa application form, with the applicant's name and last name on the back. - A second copy of the same picture not glued, with the applicant's name and last name on the back.
Valid, unexpired passport. Original and one clear photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data.
The passport must have a minimum validity period of 1 year and contain two blank pages.
Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.
Important note: To apply for the visa you must be in the USA and wait in the USA for approval of your visa. While your application is being processed, you will not be able to travel with your passport.
Foreign Identification Number (N.I.E). Certificate of Assignment of N.I.E. is mandatory to be able to start processing the visa.
Each applicant, including dependents, must have their own individual N.I.E. number.
Proof of residence in the consular district. Applicants must be legal residents within this consular jurisdiction (North California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.). The following valid U.S. documents can be proof of residency: U.S. driver's license, state ID, student ID.
Immigration status in the USA: (Not applicable for USA citizens)
Valid USA residence card, valid U.S.A. student visa, valid USA work permit (valid stamped parole on the passport), or valid advanced parole.
B-1 and B-2 visa holders cannot apply for a visa while in the United States, they must apply in their country of residence or origin.
Company certificate, reflecting:
a) If the worker is employed, the seniority of the worker in the company (at least 3 months), the worker's income, as well as the explicit permission of the company to the worker to carry out their job remotely from Spain.
b) If the worker is self-employed, the length of the contractual relationship (of over 3 months), as well as the terms and conditions in which the worker will exercise the professional activity remotely.
This document must be submitted in Spanish or together with an official translation into Spanish.
Certificate of the Mercantile Registry (or similar Institution of the country) showing the date of Constitution of the company and the type of activity. This must prove a real and continuous activity for at least 1 year of the company or group of companies with which the worker maintains a labor or professional relationship.
This document must be apostilled and submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
Financial means. Documents proving sufficient own financial means, or accrediting a regular source of income for the teleworker and, where applicable, for the family members accompanying them.
The minimum required amount is equivalent to 200 % of Spain's Minimum Interprofessional Salary (SMI): $2,268.00 (2024).
For accompanying family members, an additional 75 % of the SMI ($850.50) is required for the second family member and additional 25 % of the SMI ($283.50) for each additional dependent member.
Criminal record check certificate. Applicants over 18 must present original and copy of the criminal record certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years.
The Criminal record check certificate cannot be issued more than 6 months preceding the submission of the visa application.
Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
Residents in the U.S.A.:
- Certificate must be based on fingerprints and issued by FBI and legalized with the Federal Apostille of the Hague Convention requested to the Department of State in Washington DC and translated via an official Translators - Sworn Interpreters (exteriores.gob.es)
- FBI Background Check:
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
- Apostille: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/apostille-requirements.html
- Translations: Translators - Sworn Interpreters (exteriores.gob.es)
Applicants that have lived outside the United States of America during the past 5 years must provide an additional criminal background check from every country where they have lived, authenticated with the Apostille of The Hague and with an official translation into Spanish, with a notarized copy of both documents.
If the country in which the applicant has lived in the past 5 years does not subscribe to The Hague Convention of 1961, the background check must by authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and then by the Consulate of Spain in said country.
Note: Criminal record check certificates issued by US Local/State authorities will not be accepted. Applicant will be informed in the cases when they can be required in addition to the FBI records.
Apostilles are required: Contact Official Apostille authorities to get an estimate on processing times before submitting your visa application.
Responsible declaration of the absence of criminal records of the last 5 years submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
Proof of public or private health insurance from an insurer recognized and authorized to operate in Spain. The insurance must cover all risks normally covered for nationals and must be maintained for the entire duration of the authorization.
It must cover at least all the preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation assistance activities that are carried out in health centers or socio-health centers, as well as urgent health transport.
It must be health insurance (not travel insurance). Therefore, it is not necessary to cover repatriations and/or evacuations.
The health insurance must not have a deficiency, copayment, or coverage limit, that is, it must cover 100% of the medical, hospital, and out-of-hospital expenses.
Responsible declaration of the company where the commitment appears, prior to the start of the work or professional activity, to comply with the Social Security obligations and, in case of paid employment and non-coverage by international standard of coordination of Social Security Systems, accreditation of the registration of the company in the Social Security.
Copy of the degree or documentation that proves a professional experience of at least 3 years.
Payment of the visa fee. Cash or Money Order.
For citizens of the United States of America the fee for main applicant is:
- Self-employed: $270 USD
- Employee working remotely: $190 USD
- Each US family dependent $140 USD.
For nationals of Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Ethiopia and the United Kingdom different rates are applied for reasons of reciprocity. Please contact the visa department for the updated fee.
For other nationals, the visa fee is $99 USD.
The processing fee will not be returned even if the visa is not granted or canceled.
Self-addressed and Pre-Paid US “Express-Mail" envelope from the U.S. Postal Service (US Post Office) if you wish to have your passport returned by mail.
Other type of courier / messenger services (FEDEX, UPS, DHL, etc.) will not be accepted.
Tracking of mailed items is the sole responsibility of the applicant.