Based on 2019 reports, Spain outranked as the second-most toured destination in the entire European Union with a record-breaking of 83.7 million explorers globally attracted for its 10th best quality of life around the world according to The Economist 2005. Beautifully dwelled at the Iberian Peninsula this second-largest country conquers an area of 505,990 sq. km housing 46,710,000 Spanish population.
The elegant and jaw-dropping classical cities like Barcelona, Ibiza, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, and many more dominated the tourism industry in Spain with a turnover of 40 billion annually. The finest tourist attractions of Spain’s visits include Sagrada Familia and Gaudi sites, Great Mosque of Cordoba, and Alhambra and Generalife Gardens accompanying the thrilling adventures of Ibiza parties, Flamingos, Tomatina festival, bullfighting a perfect blend of tradition and culture for a memorable trip with family and loved ones. It has unique charms for both short and long stays in itself to take the breath away of every visitor. All of these make it a must-visit destination for once in a lifetime to enjoy the alluring life of Spain. Also, it has secured the first position in the biannual Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index as per the calculation of the World Economic Forum among the 140 countries in the years 2019, 2017, and 2015. The Great World Tourism Organization has its headquarters in Madrid Spain.
Visa for Spain’s visit is being issued after 1995 when it officially became the member state of the Schengen zone.
TYPES OF VISAS:
1. Austrian Airport Visa: – This type of visa is for the travelers having their destination outside the Schengen area and are required to take transit at any of the Austrian airports to reach their destined place.
2. Spanish Tourist Visa: – Spanish Tourist Visa is for sightseeing and vacationing travelers to Spain.
3. Spanish Visitor Visa: – This Spanish Visitor Visa is issued for travelers willing to visit their family or friends in Spain.
4. Spanish Business Visa: – Professionals traveling to attend any business-related activities in Spain are required to apply for Spanish Business Visa.
5. Spanish Visa for Official Visit: – This Visa is for Official Delegates reporting in Spain for any official purposes.
6. Spanish Medical Visa: – This Visa is for medical treatment-seeking patients in Spain called Spanish Medical Visa.
7. Spanish Study Visa: – Students aiming to study any 03 months course in Spain are eligible for Spanish Study Visa.
8. Spanish Visa for Cultural, Sports, and Film crews: – Travelers visiting Spain for fun-filled family vacation events of sports, films, and cultural are applicable for this type of short-stay Visa.
The list of requirements and documents for Canadian residents to apply for Germany Visa: –
- Spanish Visa Application Form: – Online filled form with signature on the printed copy of the form.
- Two Passport photos: – Recently clicked photograph in a light background of passport size.
- Your Legal Passport with the following necessities 02 blank pages for visa affixation. not more than 10 years old from the date of issue. at least 03 months of validity after your departure from Spain and complete Schengen zone.
- Copies of
- all your earlier visas,
- all pages of travel documents
- other legal or expired travel documents
- And all the pages of expired and other travel documents.
- Spain Travel Health Insurance: – while applying for a visa you must have health insurance of at least $30,000 covering all your medical emergencies along with repatriation on your demise. Your travel health insurance should be for entire Spain including all the other Schengen regions.
- The online health insurance companies that are approved by Spanish authorities for visitors traveling to Spain satisfying their visa and Spanish entry necessities are AXA Assistance or Europ Assistance.
- Flight Itinerary for Round-trip: – The travel documents showing tickets for both arriving and departing Spain including flight numbers, dates, and other details.
- Accommodation proof.
- Abundant Financial proof for your trip to Spain: – Travellers visiting Spain for 10 days will require an amount of (598.68€) which is 583.74€, is the gross national minimum wage, and for more than 10 days trip the amount will be to 64.86€per day.
- A cover letter: – A personal letter of traveller mentioning the purpose of visit, along with accommodation and other details of the entire Spain trip till returning.
- Civil status proof: – Traveller proof in the form of the marriage certificates, birth certificate of children, or death certificate of spouses, etc.
Special link for UK residents regarding their requirements for Spain Itinerary
All the documents mentioned till now are mandatory to submit in any situation despite the objective of your visit to Spain, along with these three essential documents
Visa Document Requirements based on other categories are listed further
For Employed:
- employment agreement
- at least 06 months current bank statement
- approved sabbatical letter from employer
- IT or Income Tax Return form
For Self-employed:
- business license copy
- at least 06 months company bank status
- IT- Income Tax Return.
For Students:
- admission proof
- School/ University’s NOC- No-objection Certificate
- advertisements
For Retirees:
- at least 06 months pension record
- If applicable- proof of last 06 months’ constant income produced by the property.
For Minors:
- birth certificate of traveller
- both parents signed the application form for Spain Visa
- family court order if only one parent has complete legal rights on the child.
- legal passport/ID copies of both the parent
- consent from the concerned guardian in case of a minor traveling with another person or only a single parent.
NOTE: The Parent or Guardian must accompany their minor children while applying at the Spanish consulate/embassy without fail.
Required documents for Spain Airport Transit Schengen Visa:
- legal visa
- flight ticket
Documents required for Spain Transit Visa
- A legal visa
- traveling ticket
- employment agreement
- Spanish shipping company’s invite letter
- the seafaring book’s data and copy of all pages
- sailor certificate copy
- all crew members names list
Requirements for Spanish Tourist Visa
- Spain trip Itinerary
- Financial support proof for your Spain visit
Required documents for Spain Visitor Visa
- Spain Itinerary
- host typed invitation letter
- Spain’s police station invite letter
- legal document copies of the host
- relatives’ confirmation
Documents required for Spain Business Visa
- employer letter
- Spanish company invitation letter
- current commercial relationship’s authorization
- invitation letter signed person’s identity document copy
- financial status proof
Requirements for Spain Study Visa
- NOC- No Objection Certificate
- Internship contract
- Admission letter
- study content plan
- tuition payment proof
- particular documents regarding courses in health field visa
Documents required for Spain Medical Visa
- Medical report from your locality
- Spain doctor’s or hospital’s letter
- financial security proof
Required documents for Spain Sports/Cultural/Religious events Visa
- letter of invitation from the host
- event data
- previous performance proofs
Spain Visa requirements for Spanish Spouse
- Spain citizenship proof
- Marriage certificate from Spain
- Family record book of Spain
Spain Official Visit Visa requirements
- copy of Official invitation letter
- purpose of trip’s proof
How to apply?
The applicants need to fill an online application form for a particular type of Spanish short-stay visa according to their purpose of visit mentioned above. Fill the form completely along with all the required documents and submit responsible authority. After that, you need to appoint an interview for the visa at the particularized Spain consulate/VAC/Spain embassy.
Please go through the link: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/Paginas/inicio.aspx and follow images to know how to apply:
Fill the form once you take a hard copy and submit the documents at Spain visa consulate.
Where to apply?
You will have to apply for a visa according to the regulations of your residing country’s Spain consulates from any of the following visa authorities;
- A Spain Consulate
- The Spain Embassy
- Spain outsourced visa submission of the visa application center
- Spain outsourced visa submission at the Consulate/Embassy of another Schengen country.
Spain Consulate Addresses which covers Canada:
1. Embassy of Spain in Ontario:
Address: 74 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1P4.
Email: emb.ottawa.sc@maec.es
Fax: (613) 744-1224
Phone: (613) 747-2252, 747-7293
2. Consulate of Spain in Edmonton:
Address: 607 Wolf Willow Road, Edmonton (Alberta), T5T 1E7, Canada.
Email: gbgarcia@shaw.ca
Phone: (780) 444-9146
3. Consulate of Spain in Halifax:
Address: 5450 Kaye Street, Suite 106, Halifax (Nova Scotia), B3K 0G7, Canada.
Email: spanishconsul@bellaliant.net
Fax: (902) 422-9439
Phone: (902) 422-0400
4. Consulate of Spain in Montreal:
Address: 1200 Avenue McGill College, Suite 2025. – Montréal (Québec), H3B 4G7, Canada.
Email: cog.montreal@maec.es
Fax: (514) 935-4655
Phone: (514) 935-5235
5. Consulate of Spain in St. John’s:
Address: 131, Duckworth Street, St. John´s, NL A1C 1E9, Canada.
Fax: (+1) (709) 738-3775
Phone: (+1) (709) 722-6636
5. Consulate of Spain in Toronto:
Address: 2 Bloor St East, Suite 1201, Toronto, M4W 1A8, Canada.
Email: cog.toronto@maec.es
Fax: (+1) 416-593-4949
Phone: (+1) 416 977 1661/3923
6. Consulate of Spain in Vancouver:
Address: 2185 Capilano Road, North Vancouver (B.C.), V7P 3C1, Canada.
Email: chspainbc@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 770-0087
7. Consulate of Spain in Winnipeg:
Address: 788 Coventry Road, Winnipeg (Manitoba), R3R 1B7, Canada.
Email: jcarneiro1@shaw.ca
Phone: (204) 896-4367
Fee to apply Spain Visa from Canada:
Fee for Adult Approx. 95 CAD or 60 Euro
Fee for Child between 6-12 years of age 55 CAD or 35 Euro
Fee for younger than 6 years of age Free.
Conclusion
The visa processing time for short-stay Spain trips requires up to 15 working days which may further extend to 30 or 60 days because of the consultants with other Schengen countries. You must apply for visa 03 months before your traveling schedule and must submit all your details properly in time to avoid any chaos or delay in issuing a visa.