Requirements for a Spanish Business Visa Application

A booking is required - Please contact the office before submitting your application. Applications sent in without prior confirmation with the office may result in your application being returned uncompleted.

The following nationals must apply in person for their Spanish Visas:Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Burundi, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Frandesspas Document, Indonesia, Iran , Iraq, Jordan, Kazakstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, N. Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Travel Document holders, Tunisia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

• Employment Letter [Explained]
• Letter of invitation from the host company in Spain
• Passport and UK visa both valid at least 4 months longer than the validity of the requested visa
• ONE FULL BLANK visa page to affix the visa.
• Your CURRENT UK Visa must be endorsed inside your CURRENT passport. UK visas endorsed in previous passports will not be accepted
• Applicant has to have already lived in the UK for at least 6 months
• Copy and original Proof of Fully Paid Travel. [Explained]
• Copy and original Proof of Accommodation in Spain [Explained]
• If staying privately with family or friends in Spain you will have to apply directly with emabssy
• Copy and original Travel Insurance CANNOT BE PART OF YOUR TRAVEL BOOKING. INSURANCE MUST BE TAKEN OUT SEPARATELY
• Copy and original Last three months Current Account Bank Statements with a minimum closing balance of GBP400 (for all trips up to 9 days) plus an additional GBP50 per day for each additional day above 9 days[Explained]
• 3 Colour Passport Photographs (3,5 x 4,5cm), must have white background) DIGITAL PHOTOS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
• Complete and sign TWO Spanish Visa application forms [Download]
• Schengen Office Handling Fee + Embassy Fee [See below]

For detailed instructions on how to apply for visa through Schengen Office please click here.

Note: The Embassy reserves the right to request additional information if not satisfied with your application. Plan your trip well in advance so you have time to re-apply.

Spanish "Business Visa" Fees:

Official Schengen visa fee is: €60 - approx. £45 to £48

Schengen Office fee £94.00
Total Cost to process the visa through The Schengen Office is currently: £142.00*

*Note:Includes €60 Embassy fee

Important

The above documentation is a summary only. Additional documentation may be requested by the Embassy.

Should you need clarification on what documentation is required for your Spanish business visa application please contact

INSUFFICIENT OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN DELAYS OR REJECTION OF YOUR VISA APPLICATION. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER AND THE SCHENGEN OFFICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.