Spain Visa
Spain is a country mostly located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. With an area of 505,990 km2 (195,360 sq mi), Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe, the second largest country in Western Europe and the European Union, and the fourth largest country in the European continent.
Spain shares the same policy of Schengen visa with the countries in this group. Traveling on a Schengen Visa means that the visa holder can travel to any (or all) member countries using one single visa, thus avoiding the hassle and expense of obtaining individual visas for each country.
TYPES OF SPAIN VISA
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Spain, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.
Tourist visa –for those travellers looking to visit Spain for purpose of tourism.
A business visa is given to those who are planning to visit Spain for engaging in temporary work or business.
Visa for medical treatment is issued for people seek better medical treatment or specialized treatment for a disease that cannot be treated in their own country.
This is a special visa given to applicants who want to travel to Spain to participate in cultural, film or sporting events.
Applicants who are intending to undertaking a recognised course of study in Spain should apply for Student visa.
A transit visa is required if there is a scheduled layover of a few hours in Spain before heading to your destination.
If your travel is related to attending intergovernmental meetings, consultations, negotiations or events, you will need to apply for a special official visit visa.
SPAIN VISA REQUIREMENTS
- Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required
- Schengen Travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000€ coverage within Spain and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Spain and itinerary
- Flight Reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Spain
- Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Spain. A foreigner who seeks to enter the territory of Spain needs to attest owning the overall amount for duration up to 10 days that is 583.74€, while in case of exceeding 10 days the daily required amount is 64.86€.
Some additional documents required for the most frequent purposes of Spain Visa Application
Spanish Tourist/Visitor Visa Requirements
Invitation letter from your family or friends in Spain with the address and phone number – if applicable
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Passport copies
Spain Business Visa Requirements:
Invitation letter from the Spanish company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Spain Medical Visa Requirements:
A local medical report
A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Spain, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation
Payment receipt of medical fees
Spain Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Visa Requirements:
Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – purpose of visit , expense coverage
Names of the applicants (crew members)
Duration of stay
Travel itinerary
Spain Official Visa Requirements:
The official invitation copy
Identity of applicant
Purpose of journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations)
Duration of stay
Place of accommodation
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SPAIN VISA
The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you intend to travel. You should apply no later than 15 working days in advance. Make sure you check the list of required documents to be submitted thoroughly.
Schedule your appointment for VFS centre.
Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Submit your application at VFS on your appointment date: The process usually goes like this: Arrival and waiting period, Submission of documents, Biometrics, Visa payment
Wait for the results of your Schengen Visa application
COST OF SPAIN VISA
The fees of Spain visa depends on the type of visa you would like to acquire and what passport you hold. Here are a few examples. A Long-Term Student Visa costs $160 (for US citizens).
For US citizens and many other passport holders you can enter Spain without a visa (free) for up to 3 months.
Most other long-term visas for things like working and living in Spain cost € 60.
VISA PROCESSING TIME
The processing time may take up to 15 days since the day of your application. The Embassy of Spain processes Schengen visa applications in up to 4 days.
SPAIN VISA APPLICATION FORM
To apply for a Spain visa, applications must complete a Spain visa application form online then you print and sign it before going to the visa application centre.
