Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Unpaid research visa (more than 180 days) D, SLU in Spain for Chinese citizens
Visa for unpaid research
Unpaid research visa (more than 180 days) — what you need to know
Intended for foreign scientific researchers who wish to conduct unpaid research in Spain. This type of visa allows a researcher to stay in Spain for more than 180 days.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 3 months
Consular fee
€80 (~$93)
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D, SLU
Type of visa
National visa
Category
Long-term student visas
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