Ans: No, you will need to schedule an appointment first in order to submit your visa application by calling the Spain Visa Application Centre or by going to the web site.

Ans: The new Visa Application Centres are located at

Ans: Applicants are free to apply up to 180 days prior to their date of travel. However, all applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays. This period is extended to 9 months in the case of the seamen.

Ans: In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful. Sometimes it can take up to 45 days in case it is necessary to make a more detailed exam of the application.

Ans: After submission of the visa application at the visa application center an applicant pays a service charge and the Visa Fee directly at the Visa Application Centre. Please note that Visa Fee is decided by the Spanish Embassy.

Ans: Applications should be submitted by an applicant in person.

Ans: Application/Passport can be collected either by the applicant in person or through an authorized representative that has an authority letter.

Ans: No. Short term visa enables you to stay in Spain for the period of its validity only. According to the law in the area of rights and matters of foreigners in Spain, in order to settle in Spain, you must have a necessary settlement or National Spain visa. Please contact the Spanish Embassy directly. For more information you can also visit the Important Links section

Ans: Yes. Medical insurance is an important part of the dossier.

Ans: If you consider it to be reasonable, you can appeal against the refusal. In case of a refusal the Embassy will provide you with a refusal letter mentioning the terms and the place where you can appeal. For more information regarding appeals, please contact the Spanish Embassy.