Spain Business Visa

If you’re travelling to Spain for business related purposes then you need to apply for Spain Business Visa. It allows you to attend the meeting, conferences, trainings and internal audits.

What are the Documents are required to apply for Spain Business Visa?

Listed below are the document required to apply for Spain Business Visa:

Online application form: Spain business visa application form, properly filled and duly signed.

Photograph: The following Spain visa photo criteria must be met as per:

• Two passport-sized photos not older than six months
• 35x45mm size
• A coloured photo with light background
• The candidate must look straight into the camera with neutral facial expressions and closed mouth.
• Uniforms and outfits that matches the background should be avoided.

Valid Passport: The passport should not be older than 10 years. It must have two blank pages for the visa stamp. Valid for at least 3 months after you come back to UK from Spain. In case of previous passports, it must have visa stamps on them (if any).

Travel Itinerary: Complete travel itinerary or reservation for a round-trip flight ticket. Flight numbers and dates of your arrival and departure from Spain must be listed on your ticket. Furthermore, you’ll be taken care of dummy hotel and travel itinerary arrangements too.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance that certifies you have total cover for travel across the Schengen area, covering at least 30,000 euros for medical emergencies, accidents and even repatriation in case of death. We can provide you the best travel medical insurance for all Schengen country visa.

Proof of Accommodation: Accommodation proof that clearly displays all the information about your entire trip in Spain.

• Hotel or Hostel Booking
• Rental agreement in case you intend to rent a place while you are there.
• Invitation letter from the host where you will be staying during your holidays in Spain.

Proof of Financial Stability: The proof of your financial stability to survive financially in Spain throughout your stay. You have to submit one of the following documents:

• Bank statement proving you have enough money in your account to cover your travel expenses. The statement is not allowed to be older than three months.
• Letter of sponsorship from a third party stating that they will be paying for your trip to Spain. This letter must be submitted along with your sponsor’s bank statement which should not be older than 3 months in order to be considered valid.
• Sponsorship letter from a friend or family which proves that they will be paying for all your expenses. This letter must be submitted along with your sponsor’s bank statement which should not be older than 3 months in order to be considered valid.

Documents Requirements Based on Employment Status

The following Spain Visa documents must be submitted according to your employment status:

For Employees

• Employment Agreement
• Latest six-month bank statement
• Approval from employers for leaves
• Income tax return file

For Self-Employed

• Your business license
• Bank statement of business of latest six months
• Income tax return of business

For Retirees

• Last six months pension statement

How to Apply for Spain Business Visa?

To apply for Spain Business Visa, you must follow these steps:

1. Visit our website and complete the online Spain visa form with all your details and pay the nominal fee to proceed for reserving an express slot in BLS Spain visa centre.

2. One of our experts will get in touch with you, will ask you for your preferred date and time of appointment and will book fast-track visa appointment for you.

3. When you visit the BLS visa centre, you will be accompanied by one of our executive to expedite the appointment process and we will assist you in submitting your biometric information like fingerprints and digital photo, where you wouldn’t have to wait in long queues unless handling the process yourself.

4. Pay the BLS fee using your card at the time of appointment and you will get the passport back in few days via courier.

What is the Best Time to Apply for Spain Business Visa?

The earliest you can apply for any short-term Spain Business Visa is approximately 3 months before your planned travel date. However, it’s advisable to apply at least 3 weeks in advance to avoid any unforeseen delays.

Standard Spain Business Visa Processing Time

To apply for a Spain Visa, the standard processing time takes between 12 to 15 calendar days. However, submission of all correct documents might reduce the time to less than 12 days.