The issuance of a Schengen visa must be done at the consulate of the country considered to be its main destination, depending on the purpose of your trip and the length of stay, or in the first country of entry if it is the same length of stay in the different Schengen States.
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. Applications with more than 180 days in advance to your trip will not be accepted. Crew members can apply 9 months in advance.
The Schengen States: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland.
Honorary Vice Consulates of Spain are not allowed to issue visas.
You can apply at this Consulate If the majority of the duration of your stay will be in Spain, and you are a permanent resident of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont (State ID required).
Due to the quantity of applications received by this office, it is recommended that you plan your trip to the Schengen area with sufficient time to apply for an appointment and to process your visa application.
Citizens of certain countries DO NOT require a visa to travel as tourist (for a stay that does not exceed 3 months within a period of 6 months). Exceptions also apply to holders of Biometric Passports from certain countries Check list of countries whose nationals must be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders
Holders of a B1/B2 visa must apply for a Schengen visa in their country of origin or permanent residence.
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. Applications with more than 180 days in advance to your trip will not be accepted.
Obtaining a visa is not a legal right and the Administration has complete authority to evaluate, deny and request additional information to complete the file. The purpose of the trip cannot be altered.
Application for minors must be made by parents or legal guardian with proper legal documentation (Birth certificate, legal custody, notarized letter signed by both parents giving permission to travel and notarized copy of parent’s I.D). Children of 12 years and older must be present at the time of appointment in order to get fingerprints.
The Revised visa fee and BLS service charge are as follows:
| Duration |
Amount in USD |
| Tourist |
88 |
| Children between 6-12 years |
44 |
| Nationals of North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia |
38 |
| Nationals of Cabo Verde |
64.00 |
| Nationals of Cabo Verde (Children between 6-12 years) |
32.00 |
Note: Exemption of Visa 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.
BLS International Service charge
Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 18 USD /- (inclusive tax) payable in Cash or Debit Card. Children under 6 are exempted from service charge.
The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'
The fee is non-refundable
YOU MUST BRING ORIGINAL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
Please ensure you have checked the jurisdiction before submitting your application in Boston. You can only apply 6 months or 15 days before your travel to the Schengen Area
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- Non-refundable Visa Fee, payable with only Debit Card / Cash Payments (No money Order).
- Two applications for Schengen Visa completed and signed by applicant or both parents in case of minor. (If is incomplete if can affect the visa decision)
- Two Recent US passport size pictures in color, 2x2 inches (51x51mm) in size, printed on matt/glossy paper, taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance in front of a white/off white background, non-smiling.
- Ordinary passport or travel document issued in the last 10 years and within at least two empty pages, recognized by the Schengen States for the issuance of a visa, valid for a period of 3 months beyond the expected length of stay in the Schengen area or the period of validity of the visa.
- Applicant must be a legal resident or enrolled in-person studies within this Consulate’s jurisdiction: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. A proof of residence in this Consular district is need it and no applications will be accept without this document. Driver's License, state ID or University Student ID along with a current lease contract or recent utility bill indicating the name and address of the applicant needs to be present.
- Permit to return to the United States of America in the form of a Residence Card, or a student/work visa, stamped on the passport, or parole. Residence Card or US visa must be valid at least three months beyond the expected length of stay in the Schengen area. Also, I-20 is required by the Consulate for the applicants that are holder of a student visa.
• Holders of a B1/B2 visa must apply for a Schengen visa in their country of origin or permanent residence.
- Complete travel itinerary (Round Trip from USA- Flight reservation with booking reference number). We urge you NOT to purchase travel tickets until your visa has been approved. We will need a booking reference number with applicant’s name on booking and clear details of travel dates, and flight numbers or bus tickets, euro pass, rent a car details when traveling from one country to another within the Schengen area.
- Proof of accommodations for whole duration of trip as follow:
- Confirmed hotel reservations with address and telephone matching with flights dates.
- Official invitation letter from a Spanish national or foreign legal resident in Spain, issued by the Police Department letter from a Spanish national or foreign legal resident in Spain, issued by the police/governing body OR letter from inviting person confirming the address of stay, hosts passport copy or host’s residence proof if not a national.
- If the trip is arranged by tour operator, booking of the trip and itinerary with specifying hotels day by day including each locations address, phone number and email ID.
- For Cruise: itinerary with ports day by day.
- Medical travel insurance with a minimum coverage limit of 30,000 Euros or its equivalent in USD approx. $50,000 for the entire duration of your trip throughout Schengen territory for urgent medical assistant, hospitalization, repatriation due to an accident or death, and Zero deductible. The insurance must be valid in all the Schengen countries and covers the entire length of stay. (Insurance card not accepted. Full breakdown of coverage/visa letter must be submitted).
- Proof of sufficient financial assets in the U.S.: most recent 3 latest bank statements (checking and savings of each account, last four digits of account number clearly visible with name and moth)
If current statement is older than one week submit a bank letter reflecting current balance with bank seal. In addition, brokerage statements, lines of credit or equivalent can be submitted. 3 months average balance of $110/day or minimum of $1100 if trip is less than 10 days.
- Only 1st degree relatives can financially support (“sponsor”) an applicant. To certify this sponsorship, applicant must submit:
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized letter from relative assuming full financial responsibility for the applicant’s stay.
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized copy of relative’s ID.
- Relative’s proof of employment: Letter from the company that the relative is working for.
- Relative’s three most recent bank statements.
- Copy of birth certificate or Tax returns certifying dependence.
- 2nd degree relatives may be eligible for sponsorship; however, this decision lies at the discretion of the Consulate.
- Applicant must submit a letter from his/her company indicating length of employment, position, wage or salary, and vacation period. This employment letter must be stamped and include the company logo.
Exceptions:
- Self-employed individuals:
- Most recent yearly income tax return(s).
- Last 3 corporate bank statements.
- Professional license (if applicable).
- Certificate of incorporation.
- Retirees: Letter from the Social Security Administration confirming monthly retirement income.
- Students: Proof of enrollment (can be copy of F1 visa, school ID card or transcripts).
- Business travelers:
- Letter from their U.S.-based company indicating purpose and length of stay.
- Letter of invitation from the Spanish company or conference, or invitation letter from a host.
- SCHENGEN VISA FOR UNDERAGE (UNDER 18) CITIZENS.
Additional required documents:
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized authorization letter to apply for a visa from parent or legal guardian who is not accompanying minor.
- Application form signed by both parents.
- If only one parent has full custody: Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized copy of Family Court Order. Must include an official/certified translation to Spanish.
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized copy of parent(s)’s passport.
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized birth certificate. Must include an official/certified translation to Spanish.
- If the minor is a student, original (if electronic signature is included) or notarized and Apostilled/Legalized copy of letter from school or college, F1 visa and student ID.
In the case of unaccompanied minors (when a minor is traveling alone):
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized letter from tutor or person responsable for the child while duration of stay, assuming full responsibility of applicant’s care and provide a sexual criminal background check conducted in Spain.
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized copy of tutor’s passport.
- Notarized and Apostilled/Legalized letter from both of applicant’s parents granting permission to the minor traveling alone and acknowledging that the abovementioned tutor will care for the minor during their stay in Spain.
* Additional documents may apply
* All documents must be in English or Spanish only-Certified translation if in other language
* All currency must be in USD or Euros only
* Screenshots will not be accepted for any documents
* Payments by cash or debit card only- Money order not accepted
* Express courier service provided- Pre-paid courier envelope not accepted
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre..
Applications accepted at the Spain Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day at the Consulate General of Spain. Once the application has been submitted, the applicant can be further requested additional documentation in support of the same. Please note as per the instructions received from Consulate General of Spain minimum processing time is 15 working days (It may delay depending on case to case).
All applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays.
Below mentioned forms/checklist are mandatory for all visa categories accepted by BLS
Note: All application form/checklist has to be filled by Blue pen
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