| Spain Schengen Visa – Quick Information | |
|---|---|
| Visa Fee |
Adults: €90 Children aged 6–11: €45 Children under 6: No visa fee Additional BLS service charges may apply. |
| Processing Time | Usually around 15 calendar days. In individual cases, processing may take up to 45 calendar days. |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a short-stay Schengen visa. |
| Visa Validity | The validity period and number of permitted entries are determined by the Spanish consular authorities and stated on the issued visa. |
✓ A completed and signed Schengen visa application form in English or Spanish.
✓ One recent color photograph with a white background, taken within the last 6 months.
✓ A valid passport that remains valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area. The passport should have sufficient blank pages for the visa.
✓ Copies of the passport’s biometric data page and relevant non-blank pages.
✓ Previous passports covering the last 7 years. First-time Schengen visa applicants may also be required to provide a Movement Certificate covering their previous travel history.
✓ A copy of the Egyptian National ID Card together with the required translation.
✓ Proof of professional status:
For employees: a recent stamped employment certificate.
For business owners: a copy of the Commercial Registry and Tax Card, together with the required translations.
For students: an original enrollment certificate from the school or university.
✓ A recent personal bank statement covering the last 6 months, stamped by the bank and issued in English. If the applicant does not have a bank account, proof of other financial assets may be submitted with the required translation.
✓ A round-trip flight reservation showing the complete travel itinerary.
✓ Proof of accommodation in Spain, such as a hotel reservation.
✓ Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area, covering medical expenses and repatriation in case of illness or accident, with minimum coverage of €30,000.
✓ A detailed travel itinerary if the applicant plans to visit more than one Schengen country.
✓ A recent Family Register to demonstrate family ties and marital status in Egypt, where applicable.
✓ For non-Egyptian applicants: proof of legal residence in Egypt, valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area.
✓ For applicants under 18 years old: notarized parental consent where required, copies of the parents’ identification documents, and the required birth certificate documentation.
✓ Important Translation Requirement: Documents issued in Arabic must generally be translated into Spanish or English. Arabic civil-status documents such as birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates may have specific submission requirements, so applicants should check the latest BLS Spain instructions before submission.
Applicants who need certified translations can contact the Consulting Office for Translation (COT) for certified translation services for Spain visa applications.