Quick answer
The Tourist Visa for Spain allows foreign nationals to enter Spain for tourism purposes for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The application process involves submitting a completed visa application form, a recent photograph, a valid passport, proof of residence, proof of financial means, travel insurance, and other supporting documents. The visa fee is generally €80, but may be waived for certain categories. Processing time is typically 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days in some cases. [1]
Key facts
| Visa validity | Up to 90 days within 180 days[1] |
| Processing time | 15 calendar days (extendable to 45)[1] |
| Visa fee | €80 (may be waived for EU/EEA family members)[1] |
| Eligible family members | Spouse or registered partner, unmarried stable partner, children under 26 or dependent, dependent ascendants, and other dependent relatives.[3][5][7][13][18] |
| Stable partnership requirement | Requires a cohabitation relationship analogous to marriage of at least twelve continuous months.[4] |
| Children conditions | Children must not be married or emancipated; adopted children require legal resolution valid in Spain.[8][10] |
| Minor children of spouse/partner | May obtain residence if foreign parent has custody or consent from other holder is given; consent not needed if born in Spain and remained.[11][12] |
Am I eligible?
Family Reunification
- Spouse or registered partner (only one spouse/partner allowed)
- Unmarried stable partner with proven relationship and cohabitation of at least 12 months
- Children under 26 or dependent, not married or emancipated
- Dependent ascendants in direct line
- Other dependent family members
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Requirements in detail
Must be a spouse, registered partner, stable partner, child, parent, or other dependent relative of a Spanish citizen as defined by law.
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or other official documents proving the family tie.
Original and copy of the initial family reunification permit issued by the Delegation or Sub-delegation of the Government in Spain, not older than 1 month.
Passport with minimum validity of 1 year, containing two blank pages, and issued within the last 10 years.
Certificate from country/countries of residence for the past 5 years, not older than 6 months, legalized or apostilled, and translated into Spanish if necessary.
Certificate stating you do not suffer from diseases with serious public health repercussions, issued within the last 3 months, legalized or apostilled, and translated into Spanish if necessary.
Proof of legal residence in the consular district or attendance at classes in person.
No visa fee is required for this visa type.
Documents you'll need
- Completed and signed visa application form[1]
- Recent passport-size photograph[1]
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages[1]
- Proof of residence in the consular district[1]
- Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statements)[1]
- Travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000[1]
- Round-trip flight reservation[1]
- Proof of accommodation[1]
- Cover letter stating purpose of travel[1]
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for family reunification?
Eligible family members include spouse or registered partner, unmarried stable partner with at least 12 months cohabitation, children under 26 or dependent, dependent ascendants, and other dependent relatives. Children must not be married or emancipated.
Related visas
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
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The passport must have a minimum validity period of 1 year and must contain two blank pages
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Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted
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This document can not be older than 1 month
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**7.** **Criminal record check certificate.** Applicants of legal age must submit both the original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of resid
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Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.** ** This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unle
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This certificate can not be older than 3 months and must be issued by a registered medical practicioner, it must be formulated in the following terms or similarly: • If the medical certificate is issu
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· **Visa application period:** The visa application must be submitted within a period of 1 month, counted as of the day after the date on which the applicant is notified of the decision to authorize t
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· **Decision period:** The legal period for reaching a decision is of 15 days as of the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documen
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· **Collecting the visa:** T he visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 1 month, counted as of the day aft
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· **Appeals:** If a visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is
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· **Validity period of the visa:** The visa will be valid for 1 year
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Once in Spain, a Foreigner Identification Card must be applied for within a period of 1 month from the applicant's entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Office or the Police Station of the provi
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Application for visa must be submitted in person with no more than 180 days in advance to your trip and at least 15 days before
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Applications with more than 180 days in advance to your trip will not be accepted
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Crew members can apply 9 months in advance
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- Only Short Stay Visa (Schengen Visa) applications accepted - Type C, up to 90 days of stay - It will be issued by the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your main destination (port of entry), th
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- Exemption of BLS Service Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short-Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission
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You can only apply 6 months or 15 days before your travel to the Schengen Area - **One Schengen application form:** duly filled out and signed on the last page with blue pen
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The passport must not be older than 10 years
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Passport holders traveling on tourism do not need a visa for a short stay of up to 90 days
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** One passport size photograph:** in color, 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size, printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper, taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance and in
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- ** Previous Schengen Visa (if applicable):** a photocopy of your previous Schengen visa issue in the last 3 years
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[no exceptions for 3 months personal bank statements] - Marriage certificate required for married couples who do not have a joint account, and either is sponsoring the travel (Must be in English or Sp
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[An insurance card will not be accepted as proof of coverage] - ** Proof of employment:** If you work: letter from employer stating your job title, length of time employed, and annual salary AND/OR la
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- ** If the applicant is a minor/under 18 years:** A notarized authorization letter to apply for a visa from either parent/custodian who is not accompanying the minor - Application form signed by both
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*Screenshots will not be accepted for any documents *All documents must be in English or Spanish only *Express Courier service provided - Pre-paid Courier envelope not accepted *Business Invitation Le
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All applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays
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( 3 month, updated bank statement, notarised sponsorship letter…) ☐ 7
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Visa purpose and family reunification
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Required documents for visa application
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Application procedure and submission
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Additional requirements from BLS
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Checklist for tourism visa
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Family reunification eligibility
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Application requirements
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Health insurance and additional services
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This page reflects Spain's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Spain's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.