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Diplomatic/Official Visa (Visado Diplomático/Oficial)
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Diplomatic/Official Visa (Visado Diplomático/Oficial)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1 week

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

Duration of official mission

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

Free-of-charge entry category for accredited diplomats, consular officers, and international organization staff on official assignment in Spain.

The Spanish Diplomatic and Official Visa is issued to foreign government representatives, career diplomats, and staff of international organizations assigned to an official mission in Spain. Grounded in the Vienna Conventions of 1961 and 1963, it bypasses standard immigration scrutiny and is issued free of charge.

Stay duration is tied to the official mission; the visa expires when the assignment ends, with no pathway to permanent residence. Processing involves inter-authority consultations and takes one week to one month. Accompanying family members may not engage in paid work during the stay.

This visa is ideal for accredited diplomats, consular officers, government ministers, and international organization staff officially posted to Spain.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid diplomatic or official passport

Note Verbale from the sending government or international organization

Completed national visa application form

Recent passport-sized photograph

Proof of official mission or accreditation

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Diplomatic or official passport (original + photocopy of biometric data page), valid for at least 1 year after intended entry date, with 2 blank visa pages

Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sending country, stating applicant name/position and purpose and dates of visit

Completed national visa application form (free of charge)

Recent passport-sized colour photograph (white background, last 6 months)

Proof of official mission or accreditation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Exemption from visa application fees
  • Expedited processing compared to standard visas
  • Facilitated entry for official government business

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly limited to official duties and diplomatic accreditation
  • Requires formal diplomatic documentation to be valid
  • Not intended for personal or tourist travel

Application Process

1

Obtain a Note Verbale from the relevant Ministry of Foreign Affairs or sending organization

2

Complete the official visa application form

3

Submit the application and passport to the Spanish diplomatic mission

4

Attend an interview if specifically requested by the consular officer

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form
Application for a National Visa (bilingual Spanish/English, free of charge)
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