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Visa for Recovery of Long-Term Residence

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

Please visit the following link for detailed information on the required documents:

"Checklist"

For information on national visas in general, kindly visit the following link:

https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/hanoi/vi/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/NATIONAL-VISAS-%28ENGLISH%29.aspx

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..

National visa application form

National Visa Form