South African to Spain Visa Required

Required Documents

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  South African passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application. Passport must not be older than 10 years and must have at least 2 unused pages remaining.

• Completed visa application form

  A signed and completed Schengen visa application form with valid information is required. Forms must be submitted in person at the visa application centre.

• Passport photograph

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  Recent passport-sized photographs are required as part of the visa application. Specific dimensions and format requirements should be confirmed with the visa application centre.

• Cover letter for visa application

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  A cover letter showing details about the trip and other relevant travel information must be included with the application.

• Flight booking confirmation

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  Flight reservations for the return flight to South Africa at the end of the trip are required to demonstrate intent to return home after the visit.

• Hotel confirmation letter

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  Proof of accommodation such as a hotel reservation or a house address where the applicant will stay is required. Documentation confirming the booking must be provided.

• Bank statement

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  A bank statement covering entries for the last 3 months showing a balance sufficient to meet the required minimum daily expenses of 100 EUR is required. This demonstrates financial capability to support the trip.

• Travel insurance certificate

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  A Schengen-recognized travel insurance policy offering a minimum cover of 30,000 EUR is required. The package must include COVID-19 coverage and any other medical expenses the visitor may incur during their visit.

• Biometric data collection

  Fingerprints and photographs will be collected as part of the Schengen visa application process. This is conducted during the in-person application submission at the visa application centre.

• Application submission timeline

  Applications must be submitted in person with no more than 180 days in advance to the trip and at least 15 days before departure. Applications submitted more than 180 days in advance will not be accepted.