Spain – Schengen Visa

Apply for your Spain Short-Term Schengen Visa

Visa Overview

The Spain Short-Term Schengen Visa (Type C) allows Filipino travelers to visit Spain and other Schengen member states for tourism, family visits, business, and other short-stay purposes up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Visa Details

Visa Type: Short-Term Schengen (Type C)
Purpose: Tourism / Family Visit
Validity: Up to 90 days within 180-day period
Processing: 5-10 working days

Application Envelope

Long Brown Envelope Required
Write the following in bold letters on the upper left corner using a marker:

Applicant’s Surname and Name
Contact Number
Email Address

Passport Requirements

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from end of intended stay
Must contain at least 2 empty pages
Previous passports (latest 2 old passports)
Photocopies of bio page, previous visas, and immigration stamps

Application Form & Photo

Signed Schengen Visa Application Form – 1 set original + 1 set photocopy
Passport Photo – 35mm x 45mm, white background, recent likeness

Cover Letter Requirements

Your cover letter must include:

Travel dates to Spain
Purpose of travel explanation
Names of companions travelling with you
Day-to-day itinerary

Proof of Economic Means

Personal Bank Certificate – Issued 1 week prior to application date
Bank Statements – Last 6 months with regular income shown
Bank Books (photocopy)

If Sponsored:

Notarized Affidavit of Support (issued 1 month prior)
Sponsor’s valid passport copy
Sponsor’s bank certificate with 6-month statements
PSA proof of relationship

Employment Documents

For Employees

Certificate of Employment (not older than 1 month)
Leave approval letter addressed to Embassy of Spain
Copy of recent Income Tax Return (ITR)

For Self-Employed / Business Owner

DTI / SEC Business Registration
Latest GIS (for corporate business)
Updated Mayor’s Permit
Business Financial Statement (last 6 months)
Copy of ITR
Certificate of Registration (COR)

For Students

School Certification + Student ID
Letter from school authorizing absence (if traveling during school year)

Travel Arrangements

Detailed Day-to-Day Itinerary – Destinations and dates for entire trip
Confirmed Flight Booking – Entry and exit from Schengen Area
Inter-State Booking – If traveling to other Schengen countries

Note: It is strongly recommended NOT to purchase flight tickets before obtaining the visa.

Travel Insurance

Minimum coverage of €30,000
Must be recognized in all Schengen States
Valid for the entire duration of intended stay

Proof Accommodation

For Tourists

Confirmed Hotel Reservations for entire stay in Schengen area

If Invited by Family/Friend

Invitation letter issued by Spanish Police, OR
Invitation letter + sponsor’s passport/D.N.I. copy + residence card + registration of residency (“empadronamiento”)

Identity / Marital

If Single: PSA Birth Certificate
If Married: PSA Birth Certificate + PSA Marriage Certificate
If Widowed: PSA Birth Certificate + Marriage Certificate + Death Certificate of spouse
Non-Filipino Applicants: ACR/ICR valid 3 months beyond departure date

For Minors

PSA Birth Certificate (original required for minors)
If traveling alone or with one parent: Written consent from non-traveling parent/guardian OR proof of sole custody
Copy of bio page of parent(s) or legal guardian’s passport
DSWD Clearance – If traveling alone
Certificate of Leave Absence – If traveling during school year

Note: If father’s name doesn’t appear in PSA birth certificate, no consent is required.

For Spouses of EU Nationals

Marriage contract issued not more than 6 months before submission, recognized by the corresponding EU Government. PSA marriage certificate must be authenticated by DFA. Only EU Government-recognized marriages are free of charge.

How to Apply

Determine the type of visa you are applying for
Schedule an appointment – Fill up application form, submit passport bio page copy, pay visa fee
Prepare visa requirements and submit at least 2 weeks prior to appointment
Visit BLS Spain Visa Application Centre to provide biometrics
Wait for passport release

BLS Application Centre

Spain Visa Application Centre (BLS)
7th Floor (Dela Rosa Facing), 6780 Ayala Avenue Building,
6780 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, 1226

blsspainvisa.com/ph

Embassy Information

Embassy of Spain in the Philippines
5th Floor, A.C.T. Tower, 135 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue,
1227 Makati City, Metro Manila

(+63) (2) 8 818 3561 / 8 840 4623

[email protected]

exteriores.gob.es

Schengen Area Countries

Important Notes

Philippine Passport Holders with Foreign Residency: Must apply in country where you normally reside most part of the year.
Additional Documents: May be required in some cases, which may prolong processing time.
Warning: Suppression of facts or furnishing false information will result in visa denial without any reason given.

Processing: 5–10 working days

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