Passports and Visas
Passport
Valid for 3 months beyond the length of stay required. EXCEPTIONS:
1.EU, EEA (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), and Swiss nationals holding a valid National ID Card.
2.The nationals of Andorra and Monaco holding a valid National ID Card.
Visas
Required by all. EXCEPTIONS:
1. EU, EEA (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), and Swiss nationals irrespective of purpose and/or length of stay.
2. The nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Uruguay, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Bolivia, Brazil, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR), Turks & Caicos Islands, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Israel, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, St Helena, San Marino, Singapore, Liechtenstein, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days.
3. Holders of travel documents issued by the Geneva convention of July 1951, by the nationals of Belgium, Denmark, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK for stays of up to 90 days.
4. The nationals of any of the Schengen Member States who hold permanent residency are entitled to re-enter the Schengen area without a visa, provided proof of residence and a valid passport are submitted.
5. Transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided they hold valid onward or return documentation and not leave the airport (except nationals of certain notified countries. Visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling via Spain).
A standard visa (the Schengen visa) is issued for tourist, business and private visits at £24.15. Spouses (adducing spouse’s passport and the original marriage or birth certificate) and children of EU nationals, and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge. Please enquire from the relevant Embassy for further details.
Validity
Short Stay (single- and multiple- entry): 6 months from date of issue for a stay of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit ((single- and multiple- entry): 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival.
Visas are not subject to extension. A new application is required every time you want to extend the visa.
Application
In person and only by appointment, which generally requires 7-10 days. Postal Applications not accepted.
Solicited in writing to appropriate Consulate or Consular Section at Embassy in the country of the passport holder
Travellers visiting just one Schengen country need to apply to the Consulate of that country.
Travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first, if they don’t have a main destination.
Application to be accompanied by passport or travel document valid for at least four months longer than requested visa with one full blank page, two completed application forms, two passport-size photographs, requisite fee payable by cash or postal order only, letter from employer, school or college, bank statement, proof of purpose of visit, proof of medical insurance.
A visa is issued in 2-3 weeks after interview, depending on the nationality.
Passport and Visa Information
Spanish Embassy in the UK,
39 Chesham Place,
London SW1X 8SB,
UK
Tel: (020) 7235 5555
Website: www.mae.es
Spanish Consulate in the UK,
20 Draycott Place,
London SW3 2RZ,
UK
Tel: (020) 7589 8989 or (0906) 550 8970 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute) or (0906) 526 6666 (to order visa applications; calls cost £1.50 per minute)
Website: www.conspalon.org
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0915-1415 (closed Spanish national holidays; visa information by appointment only)
Embassy and Consulate of the Kingdom of Spain in the USA,
2375 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW, Washington, DC 20037,
USA
Tel: (202) 728 2330
Website: www.spainemb.org
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