Spain
| Embassy address | Spanish Embassy in London 39 Chesham Place LONDON SW1X 8SB |
| Telephone number | +44 20 7235 5555 |
| Web | www.maec.es/en/Home/Paginas/HomeEn.aspx |
| emb.londres@maec.es | |
| Visa appointments | 09065 508 970 |
| Consular Office |
Spanish Consul General in Manchester Appointments: 09065 540 777 Edinburgh Consulate Address: 63, North Castle Street. Edinburgh EH2 3LJ. Phones: 0131 220 1843 Please note: Applicants living in Northern Ireland are required to apply to the Edinburgh Consulate. |
| Validity remaining on Passport | At least 3 months longer than the visa applied for. |
| Other Passport requirements | A blank page for the visa sticker. |
| Appointment necessary: | Yes | Applicants without appointments will not be admitted to the Consulate. |
| Application form | P | Download from website. |
| Photographs | P | 2 recent passport-size colour photographs. |
| Bank Statements | P | Recent, showing name and address and evidence of sufficient funds for your visit. |
| Department Letter | P | Confirming student status, attendance and duration of course. |
| Evidence of return tickets | P | Do not buy tickets before the visa has been issued. |
| Evidence of Hotel booking | P | Confirmed hotel booking covering the duration of your stay in Spain and any other Schengen countries. |
| Travel/medical Insurance | P | Covering at least £20,000, and valid for all Schengen member states. |
Visa fee/payment method: €60 (£52, subject to exchange rates).
Payment Method: Cash only
| Comments: | In addition to the original documents, you should also bring a photocopy of all documents requested (including the application form). The Consulate will not provide copies, therefore you should please ensure that you have made them before submitting the application.
If you are visiting family or friends, you require an "Official Letter of Invitation" from your host in Spain. This document must be obtained by your host at their local Police Station. |
