The Revised visa fee and BLS service charge are as follows:

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.

• 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 Chicago. 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.
• Driver’s license or state ID (Illinois, Indiana, Lowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesotta, Missouri or Wisconsin) with correct physical permanent address. (No applications will be accepted without this document).
• 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.
  • 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.
• Proof of employment: letter of the company indicating length of employment, position, wage or salary and vacation period. Bring last 3 paystub, Taxes 1040 Form and W2. (Employment letter must have company logo and stamp). Drivers must download employee profile from the app.
  
  
  • Self-employed individuals must provide most recent year income tax return (s), 3 last corporate bank statements, professional license if applicable and certificate of incorporation.
  • For retired: letter from the Social Security Administration confirming the monthly retirement income.
  • Students must provide proof of enrollment for e.g. F1 copy, School ID card, transcripts.
  • Business travelers must bring a letter from their US Company indicating purpose and length of stay and a letter of invitation from the Spanish company or conference, invitation letter of the host.
• 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 ID and financial assets (3 latest bank statements, Taxes (W2 and 1040 Form) last 3 paystubs, notarized green card copy in specific cases).
• The notarized letter:
  • Before a public Notary, legalized or apostilled and translated into Spanish (only for letter written in a language other than Spanish or English)
  • If one of the parents does not reside in Illinois, Indiana, Lowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesotta, Missouri or Wisconsin, it can be done before the Consulate of Spain corresponding to their place of residence.
  • When parents are divorced, final sentence of divorce and sentence of the judge containing the provisions on custody of the child.
• We provide express courier services for speedy return of your passport once decision is received from the Consulate (Please do not buy Pre-paid envelopes)

* 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

Application Form

Schenghen Visa Application Form

All Application submitted at visa application centre should have English/Spanish Application forms only.

Checklist

Checklist

Parental Authorization for Minors

Parental Authorization Letter for Minors

Sponsor Letter

Sponsor Letter

Visa Collection Acknowledgement Notice

Visa Collection Acknowledgement Notice

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