Document Checklist - Audiovisual and Cultural Sector Production Visa to Spain
A free 10-point checklist to help you to manage your visa documents for the Spain Audiovisual and Cultural Sector Production Visa.
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Passport
A valid passport with at least one year of validity remaining.-
Obtain passport copy
StepMake a copy of all pages of your valid passport, including blank pages.
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Visa application form
Official visa application form for Spain, completed and signed.-
Obtain visa application form
Step 1Download the official visa application form from the Spanish consulate website or collect it in person from the consulate. -
Complete and sign the form
Step 2Fill out all required fields in the visa application form and sign it.
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Passport-sized photographs
Recent passport-sized photographs meeting Schengen visa specifications.-
Get passport photos taken
Step Estimated Cost: 15 USDHave passport-sized photographs taken that meet Schengen visa requirements (recent, color, white background, 35x45mm).
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Employment contract
Contract with the audiovisual production company in Spain.-
Obtain employment contract
Step 1Secure a contract from the Spanish audiovisual production company detailing your role, duration of work, and compensation. -
Translate the contract
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 50 USDIf the contract is not in Spanish, have it translated by a certified translator.
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Proof of qualifications
Documents demonstrating your professional qualifications and experience in the audiovisual sector.-
Gather qualification documents
Step 1Collect copies of your degrees, certificates, and other relevant documents proving your qualifications in the audiovisual field. -
Translate qualification documents
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 40 USDHave your qualification documents translated into Spanish by a certified translator if they are not already in Spanish.
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Criminal record certificate
Official document certifying absence of criminal records from countries of residence in the past 5 years.-
Obtain criminal record certificate
Step 1 Estimated Cost: 25 USDRequest an official criminal record certificate from the authorities of countries where you have resided in the last 5 years. -
Apostille the certificate
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 30 USDHave the criminal record certificate apostilled for international recognition. -
Translate the certificate
Step 3 Estimated Cost: 35 USDHave the apostilled criminal record certificate translated into Spanish by a certified translator.
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Medical certificate
Recent medical certificate stating you do not suffer from diseases that could have serious public health repercussions.-
Obtain medical certificate
Step 1 Estimated Cost: 100 USDVisit a doctor to get a medical certificate stating you are free from diseases with serious public health implications as per International Health Regulations. -
Translate the medical certificate
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 30 USDIf the medical certificate is not in Spanish, have it translated by a certified translator.
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Proof of accommodation
Documentation showing where you will reside during your stay in Spain.-
Obtain proof of accommodation
Step 1Get a rental agreement, hotel reservation, or letter of invitation from a host in Spain detailing your accommodation arrangements. -
Translate accommodation document
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 25 USDIf the proof of accommodation is not in Spanish, have it translated by a certified translator.
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Proof of financial means
Evidence of sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your stay in Spain.-
Gather financial documents
Step 1Collect recent bank statements, payslips, or other documents proving you have sufficient funds for your stay in Spain. -
Translate financial documents
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 35 USDIf the financial documents are not in Spanish, have them translated by a certified translator.
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Travel insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance valid for the entire Schengen area and covering the full duration of stay.-
Purchase travel insurance
Step Estimated Cost: 150 USDBuy a travel insurance policy that covers medical expenses, repatriation, and is valid for the Schengen area with minimum coverage of €30,000.
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