Document Checklist - Schengen Visa to Spain For United Kingdom applicants
A free 9-point checklist to help you to manage your visa documents for the Spain Schengen Visa.
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Visa Application Form
A formal request to enter the Schengen Area, detailing your personal information and travel plans.-
Complete application form
Step 1Fill in the Schengen visa application form accurately, ensuring all sections are completed as required. -
Submit application form
Step 2Submit the completed application form along with the required documents at the consulate.
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Passport
Your official travel document, which must be valid and meet specific Schengen requirements.-
Obtain passport
Step 1Ensure you have a valid passport with at least two blank pages and valid for 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area. -
Make photocopies of passport
Step 2Make a copy of the relevant pages of your passport, including the biometric data page.
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Photographs
Recent passport-sized photos that meet Schengen requirements for visa applications.-
Get passport photographs
Step Estimated Cost: 15 USDProvide two recent, passport-size, colour photographs, with a light background, and without head coverings unless required for religious purposes.
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Travel Insurance
Insurance that covers medical expenses and emergencies during your stay in the Schengen Area.-
Purchase travel insurance
Step Estimated Cost: 50 USDObtain insurance covering at least €30,000 for medical expenses, valid for all Schengen countries during your stay.
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Proof of Accommodation
Documentation proving where you will be staying during your visit to the Schengen Area.-
Collect accommodation proof
Step 1Gather documents showing your accommodation in the Schengen area, such as hotel bookings or an invitation from a host. -
Translate accommodation proof (if necessary)
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 30 USDTranslate any accommodation documents that are not in the consulate's official language.
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Proof of Financial Means
Documents showing that you have enough financial resources for your stay in the Schengen Area.-
Provide proof of financial means
Step 1Prepare bank statements or other financial documents showing sufficient funds for your stay in the Schengen area. -
Translate financial documents (if necessary)
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 30 USDTranslate any financial documents if they are not in the official language of the consulate.
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Flight Reservation
A confirmed reservation or itinerary for your travel to and from the Schengen Area.-
Obtain flight itinerary
Step Estimated Cost: 25 USDSecure a flight reservation or travel itinerary showing your intended travel dates to and from the Schengen area.
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Criminal Record Certificate
A certificate verifying your criminal history, required to ensure you do not pose a threat to public order.-
Obtain criminal record certificate
Step 1 Estimated Cost: 20 USDGet a criminal record certificate from the relevant authorities of your country of residence. -
Apostille criminal record certificate
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 15 USDHave your criminal record certificate apostilled to validate its authenticity for international use. -
Translate criminal record certificate
Step 3 Estimated Cost: 30 USDTranslate the criminal record certificate if it is not in the consulate's official language.
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Medical Certificate
A certificate from a licensed doctor confirming your fitness to travel.-
Obtain medical certificate
Step 1 Estimated Cost: 50 USDGet a medical certificate from an authorised doctor stating you are fit to travel. -
Translate medical certificate
Step 2 Estimated Cost: 30 USDTranslate the medical certificate if it is not in the consulate's official language.
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