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A Visa is an authorisation issued by the representative of the Government of a country permitting a person, not resident in that country, to enter its boundaries. |
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How do I know if I need a visa? |
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Depending on your purpose of travel, you should log on to the website of the Consulate General of Spain to check whether you are eligible or require a visa. |
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Is the visa valid for Spain only? |
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The Consulate General of Spain issues visas for Spain and for the other Schengen states. The Schengen visa issued by the Consulate General of Spain gives access to 24 Schengen countries in total. Should the duration of the stay be the same in several Schengen States, Spain must be the first point of entry if making an application for Spain visa. |
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Who is VFS Services (USA) Limited? |
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VFS Services (U.S.A) Limited is the preferred outsourced partner to the Consulate General of Spain in the U.S.A. The Spain Contact Centre of VFS Services (U.S.A) Limited functions as a visa information dissemination centre to guarantee a better service in response to the growing demand for Spanish visas from applicants residing in U.S.A. |
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How can I reach the Spain Contact Centre? |
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You can reach the Spain Contact Centre by call or email. Please see our contact information section for details. |
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How early can I apply? |
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Applicants are free to apply up to 90 days prior to their date of travel. The Consulate General recommends that you apply at least 3 weeks prior to your date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays. |
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How do I apply for my Spain visa? |
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Please go to the link “All About Your Visas” to understand details of various visas. Applicants must book an interview appointment on the website by clicking on ‘Book an Appointment to the Consulate General of Spain’. |
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Which visa [category] should I apply for? |
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Kindly note we are not authorised to advise/recommend any visa type to a prospective applicant. The Applicant will have to find out the visa category he/she is eligible for based on the purpose of travel. Please go to the link “All About Your Visas” to understand details of various visas. |
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What are the documents required for a Spain Visa? |
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After deciding the eligible visa category, applicants can go through the visa category page to check the recommended documents for the Visa category they have chosen. Photocopies are recommended as documents will not be returned. Submit originals only where specified. |
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What are the applicable fees? |
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Every Visa application needs to be accompanied by a visa fee and VFS service charges for the amount applicable to your chosen visa category. The VFS service charges can be paid by Visa or Mastercard online on our website or over the phone through our helpdesk:
English: (703) 865-2694
Spanish: (305) 423-1502
The Visa Application Fee needs to be paid at the Consulate on the day of the interview.
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What is procedure to get my passport back? |
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Please note after your interview you need to collect your visa at the Consulate itself based on the instructions provided by the Consulate General. |
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What should I provide as proof of relationship or my spouse's nationality? |
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Original of your Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate are the only documents that will be accepted as proof of relationship. Certified Photocopies of your spouse's national passport can be accepted as proof of nationality. |
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Will I get my visa at the end of the process? |
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The issuance or refusal of a visa is the sole prerogative of the Consulate General of Spain. |
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If I have to travel elsewhere and my passport is still with the Consulate General of Spain, is it possible for me to have only my passport back for travel? What if I decide to withdraw my application? |
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If your passport is with the Consulate General and you have interim travel plans and wish to withdraw your application completely, please contact the Consulate General. We would like to inform you that your fees will not be refunded at any stage. |
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Will my fees be refunded if my visa is refused? |
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All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful. |
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When can I reapply; is there a timeframe after the refusal that I must wait before reapply? |
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You are free to re-apply at any time if your application has been refused earlier. There is no time gap to be observed after a Refusal to make a fresh application. However, it is recommended that you note the reasons for the earlier Refusal before making a new application and make amendments where applicable. |
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What if I am not happy with the response I receive from the person on the helpline? |
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You can ask for the Manager on shift at any time during your enquiry if you unhappy with the response you have received from the helpline. |
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Do I need Travel Insurance? |
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You are required to provide Travel Insurance on all occasions, with an exception of Airport Transit Visa. |
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