Spain Visa Requirements

Travbest Travel & Tours Co. is an accredited travel agency and tour operator by Department of Tourism and Tourism Promotion Board. We are offering assistance for visa application for Filipino tourists who wish to visit Spain for all-inclusive price of Php 12,000.00 per head (subject to change).

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Procedure:

• Complete the documents required.
• Put all the documents in 1 large brown envelope (with the applicant´s surname, name and contact number written in bold letters on the upper left corner of the envelope).
• Always include 1 photocopy of the filled‐up application form and 1 photocopy of the rest of the documents.
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Tourist Visa Documents Required:

1. Duly accomplished Schengen application form - Please do not leave any blank in the application form. Kindly put "N.A." if it's not applicable.
2. Two (2) recent passport‐size photo with white background (to be pasted on the application form).
3. Valid passport of at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Spain.
4. 1 photocopy of the data page of the valid passport.
5. Previous passports.
6. Letter explaining the purpose of the intended trip.
7. For spouses: if spouses of Spanish/EU nationals, marriage certificate (issued not more than 6 months before the submission of the application) recognized by the Government of the corresponding EU national is required.

**Marriages that are not registered/recognized by the corresponding EU Government will not be processed as an EU spouse visa. Only marriages recognized/registered by the corresponding EU Government are free of charge. The marriage certificate issued by the Filipino authorities (PSA) will have to be submitted duly authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

8. Minors: The corresponding authorization and birth certificate issued by the PSA.

• If travelling alone or with only one parent: written consent of the non‐travelling parent/legal guardian or proof of sole custody of the travelling parent or legal guardian.
• If the name of the father does not appear in the PSA issued birth certificate, no consent is required.
• Copy of bio data page of parent(s) or legal guardian’s passport.
• If travelling alone: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clearance.
• Certificate of leave absence if travelling during school year.

9. Proof of economic means: Bank Certificate of the applicant, Bank Books, including the movements of the account in at least the last 6 months, and ITR (with receiving stamp or official receipt from BIR). These documents are required whether or not the applicant is sponsored by a company or an individual.

10. If employed: Certificate of Employment, authorization for leave of absence and ITR duly validated by BIR (original copies).

11. If self-employed: Business registration issued by the Department of Trade Industry (DTI)/Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Company ITR duly validated by BIR and Business Financial Statement.

12. For Non-Filipino applicants, please present your ACR, ICR valid at least three months beyond the date of departure from the territory of the Schengen States (and 1 set of photocopies).

13. Airline reservation and hotels: Strongly recommended not to buy the flight ticket before obtaining the visa.

• detailed itinerary and confirmed hotel reservations
• only itineraries with Spain as main destination (longest stay) will be processed

14. If staying in a private residence, invited by a relative/friend, invitation letter issued by the Spanish Police, or an invitation letter including the photocopy of the sponsor´s passport and/or D.N.I., or residence card and registration of residency (“empadronamiento”).

15. Travel Health Insurance

• Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros.
• Must be recognized in all Schengen States
• Validity period of the insurance coverage must be for the duration of the intended stay.

16. For non appearance: With previous schengen visa issued last 3 years. The representative shall provide an authorization letter fully signed by the applicant.

17. If Single: Birth Certificate.

18. If Married: Birth Certificate and Marriage Contract.

19. If retired: Pension statement for the latest six months.

IF TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS:

• Please follow the Procedure and the General Requirements for Short‐term Visa.

Additional requirements:

a) Certificate from the employer: letter of the Philippine company introducing the businessperson, purpose and duration of the visit(s), financial cover of the visit, short company profile, etc.

b) Letter from the inviting company or organization containing at least the following information: personal data of the invited person (including function), length of the visit, purpose of the visit and activity to be undertaken during the stay; who is to cover the cost of the stay; and name and position of the counter signing person.

c) Proof of previous business relations between the two companies (e.g. contracts, invoices…)if any.

PARTICIPANTS IN EVENTS AND STUDIES FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS:

• Please follow the Procedure and the General Requirements for Short‐term Visa.

Additional requirements:

• Participants in commercial fair or cultural / sport event: A personalised letter containing the relevant personal data of the invited person and his/her function, and the name, contact details and position of the counter signing person as well as the length and purpose of the visit or activity.
• Studies, research, internship for less than 90 days: Certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment
  

RESIDENCE VISA (PETITION)-(For spouses, children (below 18 years) or parents of Filipinos with residence permits in Spain)

1. Duly accomplished National application form.
2. One (2) recent passport-size photo with white background (to be pasted on the application form).
3. Valid passport (with validity of at least 4 months).
4. 1 photocopy of the data page of the valid passport.
5. Copy of the “Autorización de Residencia” issued by the Spanish authorities. Note: The applicant has to apply for the visa within the 2-month validity period of the “autorización de residencia”, from the date of receipt of the petitioner of the said document. The document must indicate the date of receipt.
6. Copy of the residence card of the petitioner.
7. LITERAL CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH and LITERAL MARRIAGE CONTRACT (if applicable) of the applicant and the petitioner, issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper and authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). - If delayed / late registration, include Negative Certification from the Local Civil Registrar, Baptismal Certificate, School Records (from DECS) and Hospital Records of pregnancy & birth/delivery.
8. Medical Certificate (done at any DOH accredited hospital or clinic) authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs, indicating the non-existence of diseases that may have a serious effect on public health, according to International Sanitary Regulations of 2005 (authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs) (validity 3 months from date of issuance).
9. NBI Clearance (National Bureau of Investigation) authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (validity is 6 months from date of issuance). Must present Police/NBI Clearance from the places of residence within the last 5 years, authenticated by the corresponding authorities.
10. Minors: Authorization of consent from parents.
11. All documents presented in English must be translated to Spanish by a recognized Spanish translator (traductor jurado) accredited by the Spanish Ministry of foreign Affairs.

OTHER DOCUMENTS NOT INDICATED MAY BE REQUIRED

Note:

• Please expect that there might be delays in processing of visa due to 2 years close operations of visa processing of several agencies.
• Additional documents are discretion of the Consulate General of Spain.
• All rates, fees, requirements and processing are subject to change without prior notice and non-refundable.
• Applicants with incomplete documents will be rejected.
• Always include 2 photocopies of the filled-up application form and 1 photocopy of the rest ofthe documents.
• Courier fee for sending travel documents to/from our office in Taguig City is at guest account.

Travbest Travel & Tours Co. is not in any way can guarantee visa approval. For applicants who can't submit complete requirements, and insist to proceed with the application, shall accept the risk of visa denial. This list of requirements is an instruction of the Embassy and/or Consulate and not a suggestion of documents of what you can only provide.