• Applications for visas or short stay (Schengen), for stays not exceeding 90 days (tourist, student, business, traffic, family visits, medical visits, etc.) can be submitted at Visa application Centre.

• Refer All about Visas webpage of this website
• Ensure you are applying for either Short term or Transit Visa.
  • If you intend to apply for long term visa then you must contact the consulate directly.

• Complete your visa application form
  • You should submit one visa application form for each individual applying for a visa, including children. Please download a copy of the visa application form from this website.
  • Visa Application form
• Prepare your documents
  • Passport
    • First, check the current validity of your passport.
      • All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Spain. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times
    • Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages
      • Most destinations, including Spain, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel
         
  • Photograph
    • Arrange 02 color photographs per applicant
    • Know photograph specifications
       
  • Other necessary documents
    • Know what documents you need to submit along with your visa application.
      • Refer Required document webpage of this website for more information
      • Please note: Information mentioned in required document section of this website is not exhaustive.
    • Original and Photocopies
      • You must bring copies of all documents which you wish to get it back after visa processing. Please note that consulate will not return the originals in case photocopies are not furnished at the time of submission. This rule is applicable for each member of the family/group( including minor)
    • Translations
      • Ensure you submit all documents in Spanish. Documents which are not in Spanish must be translated into Spanish.
      • Translation should be completed from certified translator.

• Schedule an appointment
  It is mandatory to take appointment with visa application centre to submit your visa application for short terms and transit visas.
   
  • Modes available to book an appointment with Visa application Centre
    • Online: Follow the link to schedule an appointment
    • Call Centre: Telephone the call centre to book an appointment.
      • +511 6409047 or +511 7071386
  • Other information:
    • You must book an appointment for each applicant
    • You must take print out of interview letter after completing appointment scheduling online.
  • General queries:
    Should you require any information on visa rules and regulations or have any further queries, please contact Call Centre. Visa application Centre doesn’t entertain queries in person.

You must deposit the visa fee and service charges at any branch of Bank of Guayaquil

• Deposit receipt: Ensure you must collect visa fee and service charges deposit slip from bank

• Security Regulations: read security regulation of visa application Centre
• Documents: You must carry the following documents
  • Original Valid passport
  • Duly filled and signed application form
  • Appointment letter
  • Two color photographs
  • All other supporting documents as mentioned in step 3.
• Arrival at Visa application Centre: Ensure you contact the visa application centre before 15 minutes to your scheduled appointment time. Please note: In case you are late to your scheduled appointment time then you will require rescheduling your appointment.
• Collect Token: You will have to undergo with a brief security check before a token is issued.
• Submission of Visa application:
  • You will be called at the submission counters as per your token number.
  • Staff will check the completeness of application and capture your application information in the system.
  • You will be issued acknowledgement receipt for your submission and receipt of payment

• Track your visa application: You can track your visa application by using the following options

  		SMS
  		Online tracking
  		Telephone to call Centre
  		Email

• Modes of delivery
  • Counter delivery
    • Documents required for collection
  • Courier delivery
• Days and time available to collect your processed passport.