I have paid an initial fee of 205 euros, and now they are asking for 470 more euros to finalize. This is close to $1000. This is for teaching with the Ministry of Education in Spain. Can anyone advise if this seems extreme?
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Sounds like you are being scammed ,,, http://www.mec.es/sgci/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml
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If you haven't paid money directly to the Spanish Embassy/Consualte in your country when you went in person to submit your application and passport, you have been scammed. DO NOT send any more money. A national visa (work/residence visa) ONLY costs 60 euro, not 205 or 470 Read the info under National Visas - which are work/residence visas for Spain http://www.maec.es/SUBWEBS/CONSULADOS/LONDRES/EN/MENUPPAL/SERVICIOSCONSULARES/REQUIREMENTSENTRSPAINVISAS/Paginas/visas_emblondon.aspx "The national visa application must be submitted on a duly completed application form (original and copy), which can be downloaded free of charge from this web page or can also be obtained free of charge from Spanish Diplomatic Missions or Consular Offices abroad. The visa application must be made IN PERSON in the Diplomatic Mission or Spanish Consular Office in the country in which the applicant legally resides. The application may also be submitted by a duly authorised representative if it is a visa for the family regrouping of minors or under other duly accredited exceptional circumstances. When submitting the visa application, the established fee must be paid (generally รข‚¬60). This fee is non-refundable and therefore will not be refunded if the visa application is unsuccessful. For all other necessary requirements, please consult the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office where the visa application is being made as these may vary according to the type of visa requested and the applicant's country of origin" So if you did not submit your application and pay money at the Spanish Embassy/Consulate in your country you got scammed
