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 only by debit card.

• The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'
• The fee is non-refundable

Consulate Visa Fees:

Form of payment: Money Order, in the name of "Consulate General of Spain in San Francisco" for the appropriate visa fee.

Instructions for money order: (All sections at Money Order must be properly completed. Very important to have the first name and last name of the applicant and address. If Money order requires signature, it must be signed by the applicant)

BLS Services Fees and Optional Value Added Services:
Form of payment: Debit Card only

Documents Required By Consulate General of Spain, San Francisco

Please ensure you have checked the jurisdiction section before submitting your application at San Francisco. You can only apply 6 months or 15 days before your travel to the Schengen Area

Travel Insurance is mandatory for travelling to Spain. You may get your travel insurance from any authorized insurance company/agent or you may Click here if you wish to avail it now from Europ Assistance.

• One Schengen application form: duly filled out and signed on the last page with blue pen. (Please use the form only from the BLS website)
• Cover Letter: stating Applicant details, Purpose of travel, Dates of travel, Return information, Cover letter must include details of any other accompanying persons as well. This includes family members, friends, or business associates traveling for the same purpose. Please mention any special circumstances or requests to the Consulate.
• Passport: valid for a minimum of three months upon entry into the U.S. Passport must have at least two blank pages available. The passport must not be older than 10 years. Diplomats traveling for work must apply directly at the Consulate. U.S. Passport holders traveling on tourism do not need a visa for a short stay of up to 90 days.
• One passport size photograph: in color, 35 mm x 45 mm in size, printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper, taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance and in front of a plain white or off-white background, non-smiling.
• Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction: That proves residence within the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Spain in San Francisco (original and photocopy). Any of the following forms of identification are acceptable, always when and where they are valid the day of the appointment: driver's license with current address, state identity card, voter registration card, student ID.
  When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.
• Proof of legal residence in the United States (Original and a Photocopy):
  Must present one of the following documents:
  • Original and copy of Permanent Resident Card (Green card)
  • Valid US long-term Visa
  • F1 student visas must also submit original and copy of I-20 form
  • Holders of B-1/B-2 visas cannot apply in the United States; they must apply in their country of permanent residence.
• Previous Schengen Visa (if applicable): a photocopy of your previous Schengen visa issue in the last 3 years.
• Proof of Travel:
  Confirmed reservation of your airline ticket (round-trip including all destinations in the Schengen area if traveling to more than one country). Just a flight reservation is required with a booking ID, your name, flight number, and destinations must be on the booking. It is highly recommended not to buy the tickets until you get your visa.
  • If you plan to travel by car, you will need to provide a copy of your driving license (if someone else is driving –a letter from them and a copy of their passport), car insurance, and V5 document (Car registration documentation) or car rental documentation.
  • You will also be required to provide full documentation showing means of crossing the country borders by air or land e.g. flights, bus, ferry tickets, or Eurotunnel tickets if traveling to more than one Schengen member state in the same trip.
• Proof of stay (dates must be same as flight/travel dates):
  • A detailed hotel reservation with hotel name, complete address, phone and e-mail for the entire duration of stay including stay in other Schengen member states. If the reservation is not in the applicant’s name, a letter must be included from the booking person name stating the applicant is staying with them and a photo ID (Driver License or Passport copy) of that person.
  • The ORIGINAL invitation letter from a family member or friend issued by the "Policía Nacional" in Spain. A similar letter from a government agency if staying with friends or relatives in other Schengen Member states
  • If you are part of a tour or a cruise, include a letter from your travel agent stating a complete itinerary of cities and hotels. [Screenshots not accepted]
• Proof of financial status:
  • Only Bank statements from banks in the U.S. and only European banks outside of the U.S. will be considered.
  • Last three months personal bank statements from a checking account with transaction history Must have applicants name on all pages, Must have signature or stamp of the bank. ALL PAGES of each month’s bank statement. Ending balance must be in USD or Euros only.
  • Latest statement from a Savings account [All pages], if applicable.
  • Latest credit card statement.
  • *If the current statement is older than one week submit a bank letter reflecting the current balance. [no exceptions for 3 months personal bank statements]
  • Should have an average balance of $115 per day in the last 3 months and a minimum of $1150 if less than 10 days travel in the latest checking/saving statement.
  • In case of Financial Support from immediate family (such as Spouse, parents and siblings), kindly provide documents proving the relationship for eg. a Marriage certificate, Birth certificate or any relevant document (English/Spanish only), a passport copy of the sponsor, a letter assuming full financial responsibility, sponsors original bank statements of 3 months as well as 3 months bank statements of the applicant
• Travel medical insurance: The insurance must cover the costs of repatriation for medical reasons or death, as well as for urgent healthcare and/or emergency hospital treatment for the entire stay and throughout the Schengen area. Coverage must be of at least €30,000 or its equivalent in USD up to $50.000. [An insurance card will not be accepted as proof of coverage]
• Proof of employment:
  • If you work: letter from employer stating your job title, length of time employed, and annual salary AND/OR last 3 months pay stubs.
  • If the signature and/or stamp is NOT original ink, you must also provide 3 months of paystubs.
  • If you do not work and are economically dependent (only family members), a notarized letter from the person you economically depend on assuming full financial responsibility for your travel and stay, plus a copy of the valid passport and three last bank statements of that person [Submit Document proving relationship such as Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate in English/Spanish].
  • If you are self-employed you must submit a copy of your latest Income Tax Returns and bring the originals for verification. In some cases a “Good Standing Certificate” issued by the Secretary of State may be requested by the Consular authorities.
  • Drivers must download Employee profile from the app. (Uber/Lyft etc)
    • * For professional or business trips you must submit an invitation from a company or organization based in Spain to participate in a meeting, convention, fair or congress, etc.
    • * Business invitation letters must be in Spanish if inviting company is from Spain.
• Proof of Student Status: Letter from your School or College (enrollment certificate) / Student ID.
• If the applicant is a minor/under 18 years:
  • A notarized authorization letter to apply for a visa from either parent/custodian who is not accompanying the minor
  • Application form signed by both parents.
  • Family Court Order if only one parent has full custody [notarized copy in English/Spanish]
  • Passport copy of the parent(s) with their signature, attested before the notary public.
  • Birth Certificate (must be translated into English/Spanish if in other languages)
    *If a minor is traveling alone:
  • Letter from the tutor/person living in Spain assuming full responsibility to take care of the applicant and accepting that his/her sexual criminal background check may be conducted. Letter must be notarized by a Spanish notary in Spain
  • Copy of their passport
  • A Notarized letter from both parents granting permission to the minor to travel alone and acknowledging the above person will care for the minor child during their travel to Spain

ONLY Money order accepted for Consulate Visa fee and Only DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED FOR BLS FEES AT THIS CENTER

*Additional documents may apply
*No printouts at the center. All documents must be brought in full unless not mentioned on the list (A photocopy can be requested at the center)
*All documents must be in English or Spanish only- Certified translation with the original is needed if in any other languages
*All currency must be in USD or Euros only * Only bank statements from US Banks or if outside of the US only European banks will be accepted
*Payments by debit card only.
*Screenshots will not be accepted for any documents
*All documents must be in English or Spanish only *Express Courier service provided - Pre-paid Courier envelope not accepted
*Business Invitation Letters must be in Spanish only if Inviting company is from Spain

Consulate Visa Fees:

Form of payment: Money Order, in the name of "Consulate General of Spain in San Francisco" for the appropriate visa fee.

Instructions for money order: (All sections at Money Order must be properly completed. Very important to have the first name and last name of the applicant and address. If Money order requires signature, it must be signed by the applicant)

BLS Services Fees and Optional Value Added Services:
Form of payment: Debit Card only

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.

All applications must be submitted at least 30 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

Note: The checklist must be submitted on back to back format only (without back to back copies being stapled to each other).

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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