Who requires a visa?

Citizens of the following countries require a visa:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US;

(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;

(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka who always require a transit visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before traveling.

Required documents for visa:

(a) 1 application form.
(b) 4 passport-size photos.
(c) Valid passport with 1 full blank page.
(d) Return travel tickets or itinerary and proof of payment for tickets.
(e) Proof of purpose of visit.
(f) Confirmed accommodation.
(g) A stamped, self-addressed, registered envelope if applying by post.
(h) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay.
(i) Letter from employer; or accountant, solicitor, bank manager or Chamber of Commerce if self-employed.
Students should submit proof of attendance.
(j) Fee.

Time Required to Issue Visa:
Between 2 days and 6 weeks, depending on nationality.
Applications from nationals of the following countries must apply in person, and these applications will take 3 weeks or longer: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Burundi, China (PR), CIS, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (DPR), Lebanon, Libya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, Vietnam and Yemen.

Costs of visa:

A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits.
Short-stay: £17.75 for 1-30 days and £21 for 31-90 days (single-entry); £24.50 (double- or multiple- entry).
Transit: £3.50-£8 (single- and multiple-entry). Airport Transit: £7.

Validity of visa:

Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry):
valid for 6 months from date of issue for a stay of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival.
Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time.

Additional Information:
CPN Office will issue invitation letter to obtain a Visa. Please check with the Spanish Embassy office in your specific country for other requirements.