Applicants Name and Surname - VFS Global
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SPAINAPPLICATION DATE<strong>Applicants</strong> <strong>Name</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Surname</strong>Email addressTRAVEL DATEPurpose of VisitPlease note that all supporting documents must be in ENGLISH.Documents submitted in Spanish will be interpreted by theEmbassy1. A Schengen visa Application form: (fully completed)2. Two recent colour passport photos (white background): (35x45mm)Photo to be glued on application formPhotos must not be older than 6 monthsNo damaged or bent photos will be accepted3. Passport:Valid Original PassportCopy of the passportValid for a period of at least 3 months after expiry date of the requestedSchengen VisaAt least two blank pages to affix visaIssued with maximum of 10 years of validityTemporary RSA passports are accepted for travelling to Spain under the followingconditions:Only recognised for South African Nationals <strong>and</strong> may be endorsed within theeight weeks following the issue date.Applicant needs to provide a receipt that he/she has applied for a S.Apermanent passportRemember that some Schengen countries do not accept S.A. temporary passports: theticket to Spain should be through a transit country that accepts them (applicant needsto check which countries accept South African Temporary passports)Passports for Minors: Please be advised that Denmark does not recognize the newSouth African passport which is issued to minors below the age of 16 <strong>and</strong> bears thephrase “too young to sign”. If the passport bears the phrase “too young to sign,”instead of the holder’s signature, the validity of the visa will be limited to ALLSCHENGEN COUNTRIES EXCEPT DENMARK4. Itinerary:Trip to Spain drawn up by applicant entailing details on: Dates of trip Entries <strong>and</strong> exit from each Schengen state Amount of days in each country <strong>and</strong> total amount in Schengen states5. Means of Transport:Valid return flight tickets/train ticket/ferry ticket showing Spain as the maindestination, booking are acceptedMovement between the Schengen states must be shown (flights, car hire, trainbookings)YesMissingVersion 2.1 Pretoria
6. Medical Travel Insurance:Travel insure certificate. In some case the policy might be requested duringsubmissionInsurance must cover assistance in the Schengen area not “reimbursement”Valid minimum of 30.000 €<strong>Name</strong> of beneficiary (according to passport), validity, <strong>and</strong> schedule of benefit<strong>and</strong> amount covered. Medical repatriation expenses must be included.7. Financial Means:Expenses covered by the company do not exempt from personal bankstatementsFor stays up to 9 days, minimum amount required is 569,97 Euros(R<strong>and</strong> 7200 per person)For stays for more than 9 days add an additional amount of 63,33 Euros perday (R<strong>and</strong> 792 per person)Present not older than a month original last 3 months bank statements(savings, cheque or credit card account). Non original statements must bestamped by the bank.Photocopies, bank letters or internet bank statements are not accepted.Booking of foreign exchange could be taken into considerationIf sponsored, a letter signed by sponsor <strong>and</strong> their bank statements (sponsorsnormally are spouses, parents or other direct relatives)When using a companies bank statements the proof of the companyregistration confirming the business (commercial license <strong>and</strong> latest VATcertificate) must be submitted together with personal bank statementsSPAIN8. Accommodation: for entire period of the stay in Schengen territory must bepresented in:Hotel Booking, time sharing booking (with name of applicant on it)Tours <strong>and</strong> Cruises need to come with the paid invoiceHost invitation from Spanish Nationals or foreign residents in Spain is availableat any Spanish National police station (apply a few months in advance of yourtrip)In some cases <strong>and</strong> with the due guaranties a personal letter of invitationsigned from the host <strong>and</strong> with details of host <strong>and</strong> guest, copy of the host’spassport/ID in all Schengen countries visiting with utility bills (water, electricity,etc.) <strong>and</strong> civic registration could be taken into consideration.When payment has been made for private accommodation (villa, house,apartment) the owner must provide a copy of his passport <strong>and</strong> proof ofownership (property ownership or leasing)9. Letter of EmploymentSelf Employment: check point 13Version 2.1 Pretoria
SPAIN10. Minors:Certified copy of the full or unabridged (not abridged) birth certificate ORofficial Hospital certification (original stamped letter for private hospitals <strong>and</strong>apostilled certification for public hospitals). Only if the applicant do not have thefull or unabridged certificate.The unabridged birth certificate is needed even if both parents are travelingwith the minor(s).If traveling alone or with one parent, a certified written consent letter fromparent/legal guardian signed before commissioner of Oath with the full orunabridged certificate.Certified copy of parents ID or Passport11. Spouse or children of EU Citizen: (only when travelling together with EU Nationalor joining)Submit 1, 2, 3 <strong>and</strong> 5 <strong>and</strong> flight tickets of EU NationalOriginal marriage or full birth certificate with certified copies.Original EU passport with certified copy.Child travelling alone or with one parent certified written consent letter fromparent signed before commissioner of Oath.12. Studies in Spain up to 90 days:Admission to a teaching institution, public or private, officially recognised bythe Spanish authorities13. Business/Professional Trips/Conference:Letter of invitation from the Host Company or Authority in Spain, statingpurpose, date <strong>and</strong> relation with the invited company/person. The invitationmust be signed by the person inviting <strong>and</strong> give contact details of thecompany/person inviting.Letter of employment confirming purpose of trip, dates, relation with theSpanish company <strong>and</strong> applicant’s employment status.If self employed submit proof of company registration confirming business(commercial license <strong>and</strong> latest VAT certificate)Proof of registration with organiser of conference or fair14. Students of other Nationalities:Letter from the school/university confirming attendance (enrolment letter notaccepted)6 months bank statements up to date of submission, if supported by parents aletter from them with their original bank statements.If the SA permit is about to expire visa will not be granted unless it has beenrenewed prior the date of appointment15. Non South African Nationals:Home affairs document proving permanent residencyLetter of employment, details of date started, occupation, salary <strong>and</strong> leaveapproval.If self employed official documents of company commercial license <strong>and</strong> latestVAT certificate6 months bank statement up to date of submissionIf acquired residence through marriage to a SA Citizen, spouse might berequired by consulate for personal interview.Version 2.1 Pretoria
SPAIN16. Groups: For groups of 15 -29 people, applications must be submitted 15 workingdays before the collection date. Groups of 30 people <strong>and</strong> bigger, applications must besubmitted one month before the collection date. NO applications can be missing out ofthe group on the day of submission.2 copies of a list in alphabetical order on the surname, plus the initials;Classify the applications in sub-groups, according to the dates of travelingOnly 1 application form per person2 photos per personPassports: check point 3All the passports must be organized in alphabetical order, with all the relateddocuments inside each passport, in the same order for all the passengersFlight tickets, can be taken individually or collectively (in this case including allthe names)Travel insurance can be also taken individually or collectively for the group (inthis case all the names must be stated in the policy)Financial means: check point 7.Letter of employment: check point 9Minors: check point 10A signed letter from the group host/sponsor confirming all the applicants <strong>and</strong>responsibility for the groupSchool pupils, students <strong>and</strong> post graduate students accompanying teachers whoundertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training:- Original letter of the school or organizing institution with all the names of students <strong>and</strong>teachers.<strong>VFS</strong> Submission Officer <strong>Name</strong>: _____________________________________Applicant Signature: ______________________________________________Submission by representativeI (applicant name) ____________________________________________ hereby authorize TravelAgency/Visa Service (name) ______________________________________________to submit my visa application on my behalf._____________________________________Signature of Applicant_____________________________________Signature of the AgentVersion 2.1 Pretoria