Visa Application

Visa Application Information

  • General required documents for a Spain Visa Application

    ◆ Download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Spanish Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy. Learn how to fill-in the Spanish Visa application form!
    ◆ 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Spanish Visa.
    ◆ Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
    ◆ A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required
    ◆ Schengen Travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000€ coverage within Spain and the entire Schengen area
    ◆ A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Spain and itinerary.  
    ◆ Flight Reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Spaind
    ◆ Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Spain
    Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
    ◆ Means of subsistence –  Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Spain. A foreigner who seeks to enter the territory of Spain needs to attest owning the overall amount for duration up to 10 days that is representative of a 90% of the gross national minimum wage (598.68€) that is 583.74€, while in case of exceeding 10 days the daily required amount is 64.86€.

    More specific information please consult the Spain embassy in your own country.

For more information, please contact the local Italy Embassy in your country.

Alternatively, participants may ask their travel agents to arrange their travel to Spain and obtain a tourist visa irrespective of whether or not they have registered with the Conference Secretariat. If participants have any difficulties in obtaining their visa, they should contact the Conference Secretariat.