Spain visa

Visitor Family/Friends visa

1. Original, signed passport:Passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.
2. Passport-size photograph:Two recent (not older than 3 months), passport-size, UK standard, colour photographs with white background or you may also upload a photo with your order for us to print (charges applicable)
3. Proof of Status:UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. C type visitor visa is not acceptable.
4. Confirmation of Employment:Employer headed letter (original – hand Signed) recent (less than 10 days old), addressed to the Embassy, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment also provide latest 3 months payslips.
5. Self- employment:letter (original – hand Signed) from Accountant recent (less than 10 days old), addressed to the Embassy and confirming applicant’s self-employment and Certificate of Incorporation/proof of annual accounts.
6. Student letter (original - hand signed or with original stamp):recent (less than 10 days old) signed UK university/college/school letter (addressed to the Embassy and confirming applicant’s enrolment)
7. Domestic employees:Please provide an original letter of employment, together with a copy of the employer’s passport and a copy of the work contract
8. Unemployed - Receiving Benefits/pension:recent original letter obtained from local Job centre or Pension Service
9. Sponsorship:Applicants may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner/any other relationship; in these cases the following needs to be provided: marriage certificate, passport, proof of occupation, proof of funds and cover letter. If any of these documents was issued outside the EU, then translation is required in English or country’ specific language.
   
   Note: The above mentioned documents will not be accepted if they hold a digital or scanned signature and if they are older than 10 days.


10. Bank statements:Original last 6 months UK current account bank statements, certified by bank. £80 per day of stay and person, with a minimum of £724 per person regardless of the intended duration of the stay. The statement shouldn’t be older than 5 days.
11. Proof of travel:(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) Confirmed return travel tickets mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates. When travelling by car, car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving license. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.
12. Proof of accommodation:Hotel booking or property lease, stating the name of the applicant.
    • If travel is by private invitation, official invitation letter (original and photocopy).
    Please, check the following link for more information on this procedure:
    https://www.policia.es/documentacion/no_comunitarios/car_requisitos.html
    This official form should be completed by the host at the police station of their place of residence in Spain and sent to the applicant.
    • In case of invitation by property owners who are non-resident in Spain, a prior statement must be legalised at this Consulate by appointment at the Legalisations Office.
    Additionally, it must be provided:
    - Last year’s receipt of the Spanish IBI Tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles).
    - Passport photocopy of the property owner.
    
13. Travel insurance: (all-risk medical travel insurance) clearly showing the applicant’s name, covering the entire period of the intended stay in Schengen Area. The minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation must be € 30.000. If covered by your bank please provide a recent letter not older than 1 month confirming your insurance details.
    
    Note:Personal Appearance and Biometric Appointment is required.