The application process
How to apply, eligibility, fees and processing times for Spain.
9 Spanish resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Spain visaGuidance
How to apply for a visa for Spain — the shared Schengen short-stay process for visits up to 90 days, and Spain's national long-stay (Type D) route for longer stays, with the official EU sources.
- Spain national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
Spain national long-stay (Type D) visas — awaiting review against official sources. For short stays, see the shared Schengen short-stay guidance.
- Spain visa feesGuidance
Spain visa fees — awaiting verification against official sources. Short-stay Schengen visa fees follow the shared Schengen rules.
- Spain visa processing timesGuidance
Spain visa processing times — awaiting verification against official sources.
- Spain visa eligibilityGuidance
Spain visa eligibility — awaiting review against official sources. Short-stay Schengen eligibility follows the shared Schengen rules.
- Documents for a Spain visa applicationGuidance
The core paperwork Spain requires for a national long-stay (type D) visa, plus route-specific items for residence, study and work.
- Spain's immigration authorityGuidance
Spain splits immigration between the Foreign Affairs ministry (visas abroad) and the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration (residence policy inside Spain).
- Appointments and biometrics for a Spain visaGuidance
Spain national visas are applied for in person by appointment at the consulate or its visa application centre, with the applicant appearing personally.
- After you arrive in SpainGuidance
Once in Spain you register locally, and for stays over six months apply for your Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) within one month of entry.