General Information
A foreigner who has had a long-term residence authorization in Spain and who, in
addition, has been absent from the territory of the European Union for 12
consecutive months or has obtained a long-term EU residence in another Member State
of the European Union or has complied with the non-return commitment period by
accepting voluntary return to their country of origin, can apply for this visa for
recovery of long-term residence.
A foreigner who has had a long-term EU residence in Spain and who, in addition, has
been absent from the territory of the European Union for 12 consecutive months or
has obtained an EU long-term residence in another Member State of the European Union
or has been outside Spain for more than 6 years, can apply for this visa for
recovery of long-term EU residence.
NOTE: The recovery of long-term residence or of EU recovery of long-term
residence is not applicable to family members of an EU citizen. If those family
members have been outside the Spanish territory for a longer period of time as
legally permitted (depending on the period of validity of the EU family member
Identity Card), it is necessary to apply for a visa for members of an EU
citizen.
Visa Fees
BLS HCM only accepts cash
| Visa
Category |
Visa Fees in
Vietnam Dong (VND) |
| Visa for Recovery of
Long-Term Residence |
2.707.000 |
BLS International Service charge: There is a service charge of VND 508,000
(inclusive of VAT) applicable per application, independently from the visa fee.
Please Note:
- The applicable Visa Fee in Vietnamese dong is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice
- The above mentioned Visa Fees are to be paid only in cash
- The fee is non-refundable
Photo Specifications
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 3 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a light background (white or off-white) 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..
