Schengen Visa application guidance 2016
Spain
Embassy or Application Centre information
UK address
Spain Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street,
London EC2A 2BT
Appointment information
To make an appointment
Passport and visa information
Length of time remaining on Passport
Appointments are compulsory and can be booked online
Number of pages remaining inside Passport
At least 2 blank adjacent visa pages remaining in your Passport
Length of time remaining on UK visa
At least 90 days beyond the end of the visa requested/ departure
from Schengen area
Any other visa requirements
Passport must have been issued (not extended) within last 10
years.
You will need to make copies of any Schengen visas in your
previous passport.
Please bring all previous passports, or police report in case of loss
or theft.
Application details
Application form
At least 90 days beyond the end of the end of the visa requested
Available to download from VFS Global website
Photographs required
1 Passport photo taken within the last month meeting their
guidelines.
Application method
Book an appointment, then lodge your application in person at that
appointment.
Application fee
Generally £43.80, but this is subject to change without notice,
though some nationals can pay a reduced fee. There is a service
charge of £14.60 per application in addition to the visa fee. Visa
fees can be paid by Cash, Credit/Debit card or Postal orders made
payable to “Spanish Visa Application Centre”
Financial requirements
Amount of money needed per day
Evidence of finances
Student information
Confirmation of student status
Additional requirements
Evidence of medical and travel insurance
Evidence of travel and hotel bookings
Documents to submit
A minimum of £500 regardless of the length of stay in the
Schengen area, plus £50 per day if staying 10 days or more.
Last full 3 months official bank statements for your current account
showing a positive balance
A recent (not older than 1 month) letter from the Student Centre
confirming your course details, addressed to the Spanish
Consulate.
Travel insurance certificate issued in the UK, covering the
intended period of stay with a minimum coverage of € 30,000 for
emergency medical and repatriation clause in case of death. If
travel insurance is covered by your bank, provide a recent letter
from the bank stating this.
Fully paid and confirmed return travel tickets showing proof of
payment, and fully booked accommodation reservation or original
invitation letter from host in Spain.
See the website, and make sure to submit the original of each
document and one photocopy.
This is a quick guide to help get you started. Make sure you read the VFS Global webpages for full details.