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You will need to complete the Application for Schengen Application Form

To enter Spain, Libya passport holders need a valid passport and a visa.

THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN VISA REQUIREMENTS

Kindly submit your supporting documents, without staples in the documents, in the following order:

1. Passport
2. Application form completed and signed by the applicant, plus 2 colour photographs
3. Copy of flight reservation
4. Copy of insurance policy no less than 30.000 €
5. Proof of accommodation
6. Invitation letter, copy of host’s passport, police registration (when staying with family/friends in Spain)
7. Employer’s/pension/retirement/university/school letter
8. Copy full/unabridged birth certificate (minor children), Parental consent (if needed)
9. Copies of previous Schengen visas (if not in current passport)
10. Bank statements
11. copy of biographical data page of passport.

NOTE: When travelling with a family, please submit copy of flight reservation and insurance with each application, remaining documents may be submitted with the main application.

Libya citizens require a visa to enter the Schengen territory, i.e. Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvian Republic, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland

All visa applicants need to appear in person for the appointment. This rule does not apply to children under 12 years old.

Visa applications will not be accepted if submitted longer than 3 months before departure.

REQUIREMENTS:

Before applying please make sure you fulfil all the following requirements.

1. FULLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION FORM In the case of minors, parents or legal guardian must sign.
2. Two recent passport sized photographs in colour.
3. PASSPORT (and copy of the information page) valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa. Please ensure that the passport has 2 blank pages to affix the visa. Submit the passport without any cover.
4. A VALID RETURN TICKET and itinerary of the trip with dates, specifying entry and exit from Schengen states.
5. MEDICAL TRAVEL INSURANCE specifying name of beneficiary, validity, amount covered (min. 30.000 €) and schedule of benefits. Insurance policy must cover ¨ASSISTANCE¨ in the Schengen Area NOT ¨REIMBURSEMENT¨ Credit card insurance is accepted. Proof of payment for the ticket must be accompanied by a copy of the travel insurance certificate.
Please check that the name on the insurance and the name in the passport is the same.
6. FINANCIAL MEANS. A three month bank statement is always required. If the statements are downloaded from internet, a bank stamp is required.
Foreign exchange receipts, traveller’s checks, certified checks, credit cards (accompanied by previous three months bank statement, stating the amount available) or bank letters are also welcome. If supported by parents then a LETTER SIGNED BY PARENTS/GUARDIAN confirming that and the parents´ 3 month bank statements.
7. ACCOMMODATION. Either: Confirmation of hotel booking, proof of payment of tour, cruise, RCI exchange voucher, etc. If you are staying with family or friends living in Spain, they must produce a letter of invitation at the Police Station (Comisaría de Policía). The original and a copy must be submitted.
8. FOR A BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL TRIP, you must submit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (see above) AND SIGNED LETTER OF INVITATION FROM A COMPANY IN SPAIN, on a letterhead, stating the purpose and dates of the visit. If proof of accommodation is included in it, no booking will be required. ORIGINAL LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT FROM YOUR COMPANY IN Libya stating the nature and dates of the visit. Even if the company is paying for the expenses, personal financial means of the applicant and proof of travel insurance are needed. If you are self-employed please submit official documents confirming your business (commercial licence and latest VAT Certificate) PROOF OF REGISTRATION WITH ORGANISER OF THE CONFERENCE OR FAIR
9. STUDENTS, you must also submit:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (see above) AND RECENT LETTER FROM YOUR SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY confirming attendance (a letter of enrolment is not acceptable).
If supported by parents then a LETTER SIGNED BY PARENTS/GUARDIAN confirming that and the parents´ 3 month bank statements.
OTHER NATIONALl STUDENTS, you must also submit:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (see above) AND RECENT LETTER FROM YOUR SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY confirming attendance (a letter of enrolment is not acceptable).
SIX MONTHS’ BANK STATEMENTS, .
10. NON LIBYA NATIONALS, you must also submit:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 (see above) AND
Proof of PERMANENT RESIDENCY. RECENT LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT, with details of occupation, wage and leave approval.
SIX MONTHS’ BANK STATEMENTS, up to the date of submission. Commercial license in case of business owners.  
11. MINORS: you must also submit:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 (see above) AND A child under 18 years travelling alone or with only one parent must submit certified written consent of both/either parent or guardian signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths together with a copy of the ID or passport of the parent/guardian.
The unabridged birth certificate of child is also necessary.

DEPENDANT OF EU NATIONALS: you must submit:
1, 2, 3 and 4 AND EU passport: original or certified copy.
Marriage certificate: original and a certified copy. Dependent children under 21 years: full birth certificate and a certified copy.

Important Note: Additional documents may be requested depending on the individual case.
VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1
Go to the link “All about your Visas” to choose the right Short Term Visa category for you and understand the requirements to make the visa application.

Step 2
Click the link ‘BOOK AN APPOINTMENTTO THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN’ or call our Call Center and follow the instructions for selecting a suitable appointment date from the available appointments.

Step 3
Pay the VFS service charge through a secured channel online, or the Interactive Voice Response Service and get confirmation of your selected date

Step 4
Print your Interview Appointment confirmation letter gather all the supporting documents and report for the visa interview at the Embassy on the scheduled date. Kindly ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Embassy of Spain.