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Documents requirement for Spain visa UK-

Adequate documentation is an essential part of the visa process; the embassy never approves a visa application without document verification. So it is crucial to pay due attention towards documents accuracy while applying for Spain Schengen visa UK.

Check the necessary documents mentioned below-

Online Application Form

Ensure that the Application Form is duly filled and completed. It should be signed in both the required fields and should be brought along by the applicant during the appointment.

Photo (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)

Colored passport size photograph (not more than 1 month old) should be provided. The photograph must show the complete face and should be on a white background. It should be clean and not damaged in any form.

Passport

The applicant should provide the original and a copy of the passport page containing the personal data and photo. The passport should have been issued in less than 10 years ago and should be at least valid for 3 months beyond the date of departure from Spain. The passport should have at least 2 blank “Visa” pages and old/expired passport should also be provided by the applicant.

UK Residence Permit

British Residence Permit should be presented in original as well as a copy. It should be valid for a period of at least 90 days beyond the date of return from the Schengen Zone. If the Residence Permit is in the form of card, then copy of both the sides should be provided.

Bank Statements

The applicant should provide latest 3 months official bank statements for the current account stating the minimum balance of £900.00 (positive) and the income as well. Original and copies of the statement should be provided and copies which are obtained from internet or any other source must be stamped by the applicant’s bank.

Must ensure that the date of closing balance in his/her current account is not older than 1 week.

Flight Itinerary and proof of accommodation

Reserved return travel tickets along with hotel bookings should be produced by the applicant. The travel tickets should mention the name of applicant and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area. Also a joint travel confirmation letter should be produced if the booking is done under the name of anyone else. The letter should be signed and dated by the person whose name is there on the reservation with the copy of ID proof of the person.

If the applicant is travelling by car, copy of the driving license (If driver is other than the applicant, then a letter from them and copy of their passport), car insurance documents and Car Registration Documentation or car rental documentation should be provided. The applicant will also be required to provide the documentation in full, stating the means of crossing the borders other than by air or land (e.g. Eurotunnel or Ferry Tickets).
If the applicant is going to stay with a friend of family in Spain, then an original Official Invitation Letter along with a copy should be provided. The Invitation letter should be issued by the Police of Spain and should be provided along with the copy of host’s passport (Original will be returned after the Visa decision is made).

Only an official invitation issued by Police of Spain will be accepted and not the one written by the host.

Insurance

Insurance must be issued in United Kingdom only. Original and copy of travel insurance certificate is required showing applicant’s name, start and end day of the insurance cover. Travel insurance is made with the annual validity covering all Schengen visits which must bear the medical expense of minimum EUR 30,000.

Specific Documents

Employed/Self Employed–

Employment Letter

The Employment Letter to be submitted by the applicant must be original (Should not be an email, fax or a photocopy). It should be signed by hand and not digitally or scanned signed by the applicant. It should not be older than 30 days from the date of Visa appointment.

Self Employed

Proofs of paid taxes and accountant letter should be provided by a self- employed person.

Proof of Occupation

The proof of occupation must be original with original signatures and should be less than 30 days old.

The following proofs can be accepted :

Employment Letter
Student Letter
Accountant’s Letter
Job Centre Letter
Pension Letter

Payslips are optional. If the applicant is providing pay slips, original and copy of the same should be provided.

Dependants

Applicant should provide sponsor’s letter of employment/self-employment, bank statement and passport copy. Proof of relationship (Marriage Certificate, Civil Partnership Certificate or Birth Certificate- whichever is applicable for the applicant). Original and copies of the sponsor’s documents should be provided.

Minors

Original and copy of the Birth Certificate, Original Travel Consent signed by both the parents/legal guardians, copies of passports of parents/legal guardians and School Letter should be provided. The Visa Application Form for the minor should be signed by both the parents.

Sponsorship Letter (Authorized), Copy of Sponsor’s Passport, Valid Schengen Visa (if applicable), Proof of Relationship (with sponsor), original and copy of birth/marriage certificate, sponsor’s employment letter and bank statements stating sufficient funds and salary slips for 3 months(latest).

Please Note:

No documents should be stapled.
All the documents must be either in English or Spanish or duly translated in the said languages. Translation must be officially carried out through certified, professional translator.

Visa Application cannot be made or submitted more than 3 month prior to the intended departure date to Schengen country.

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