Overview
This category of visa is issued to third-country nationals listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This visa allows the holder to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days (in any 180-day period) for the purpose of tourism and/or private visits (visiting family members, friends, etc.).
Applicants will have to provide evidence that they fall under this category.
Visa applications must be submitted between 6 months and 15 days before the scheduled date of travel.
Schengen visa applications for travelling to Portugal of Lebanese citizens and foreign citizens legally living in Lebanon are accepted as well, according to the representation agreement between Portugal and Spain.
Visa Fees
Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please view the revised visa fees and service charges applicable :
| Visa Fees |
Children between 6-12 years
|
Children below 6 Years
|
| 99 USD |
49 USD |
No Fees |
The above mentioned Visa Fees is to be paid in USD only by cash.
Note: Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years at the date of submission.
The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'
BLS International Service charge
Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 18 USD (inclusive of tax) payable in USD and cash. Children under 6 are exempted from service charge.
Please Note:
- Visa fees and BLS services are paid in USD and cash only.
- All Fees are non-refundable
Photo Specifications
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide One recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in color and:
- Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the center.
Applications accepted at the Spain Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day at the Embassy of Spain/Consulate General of Spain. Once the application has been submitted, the applicant can be further requested additional documentation in support of the same. Please note as per the instructions received from Embassy of Spain minimum processing time is 15 Calendar days (It may delay depending on case to case).
All applications must be submitted at least 15 working days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays.
Processing time will start excluding the date of submission of application at BLS International Services.
Applicants submitting the applications towards the Embassy of Spain, Beirut with short processing time will be required to fill up the Declaration form.
Download Form
Visa Application Form (English Language)
Visa Application Form (Spanish Language)
All Application submitted at visa application centre should have English/Spanish Application forms only.
Please Note:
The forms are in PDF format.
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- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
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