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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER SPAIN
American Citizens do not need a visa when they travel to Spain for business or for personal travel. The stay in the Schengen area should not exceed 90 days in a 6 month period. Please note that the American visitor will need to present a valid American passport (valid three months beyond intended stay), proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.
THE SCHENGEN VISA
The Schengen visa is valid for the following 24 European countries: Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
Visas issued before or on December 20, 2007 by the new Schengen States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta) are only valid for these 9 new Schengen countries, not for the whole Schengen area.
Tourist or Business Visa Requirements for Non-USA Citizens
- Submit
your Passport, must be valid at least three months beyond
the stay
- 4 Visa
Application Forms, fully completed
and signed (front & Back)
- 4 Recent
Passport-type photograph
- Copy
of U.S. Alien Registration Card (Green Card) if applicable.
- A Notarized
invitation from a family member or friend who resides in Spain,
or hotel reservations in Spain.
- A major
credit card with the latest Credit Card Statement or $50.00
US dollars per day of stay in Spain Ttravelers Check
- Your
latest 3 bank statements
- Letter
from employer indicating job type, length of time employed,
and annual salary
- Copy
of airline reservation or air tickets showing onward travel
- Applicants
who are under 18 years of age must submit a notarized authorization
letter from their parents or legal guardians.
Fees
Processing
Instructions
Visa
Notes
- In most
cases the visa for Spain must be processed by what is called,
Consular Jurisdiction - or, the consulate which has jurisdiction
over the state in which the applicant resides - usually the
nearest consulate.
- Visas
for persons planning to study in Spain must be applied for
in person at a Consulate General of Spain.
- In some
cases there may be delays of several days, or even weeks,
issuing visas for some foreigners traveling to Spain and/or
a personal appearance for an interview at the consulate may
be required. Call the consulate to confirm these details before
sending an application or purchasing travel arrangements which
may be subject to cancellation penalties.
Study
- U.S.
citizens who are planning to attend educational institutions
in Spain should also contact the nearest consulate for special
visa instructions which may apply.
Notice
Regarding Visa For Schengen States:
- Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
As of 01 June 2001, travelers to Europe on business or tourism
purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of one to ninety
days, valid for all of the above-mentioned countries. A Schengen
visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above countries
allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
- If you
intend to visit only one Schengen country, you must apply
through the embassy or consulate of that particular country.
- If you
intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply
for a visa through the embassy or consulate of the country
which is your main destination.
- If you
intend to visit several countries but do not have a main destination,
you should apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of
the country which is your first port of entry.
- If you
do not need a visa for the Schengen country which is your
main destination or first point of entry, please note that
you may require a visa for other Schengen countries you wish
to visit. You should then apply through the embassy or consulate
of the first country which does require a visa.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
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