Spanish Visa Information

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Schengen or Tourist Visa:
 

• Purpose: For those willing to visit Spain for a maximum of 90 days.
• Cost: The cost for adults is €80 and for minors under the age of 12 years old is €40. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from the visa fee.
• UK Citizens: UK citizens can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Work Visa:
 

• Purpose: Apply for a regular work visa both as a self-employed worker (“autónomo”) or as an employee for a Spanish company.
• Cost: The cost for USA citizens is €167, for Canadian Citizens is €100, and for other nationalities is €80.

Non-lucrative Visa:
 

• Purpose: If you are not going to conduct any kind of economic activity in the country, the non-lucrative visa is for you, the only requirement being to demonstrate sufficient economic funds.
• Cost: The cost for USA citizens is €123, for Canadian Citizens is €507, and for other nationalities is €80.

Golden Visa:
 

• Purpose: For those willing to invest in Spain (being in real estate, government bonds or corporate shares), the investor visa can be the best alternative.
• Cost: To qualify for the Golden Visa for Spain and get a residence permit, applicants must invest at least €500,000 in Spanish real estate, at least €1 million in shares of Spanish companies, invest €1 million on a bank deposit or investment fund, or €2 million in Spanish treasury bonds.

Family Visa:
 

• Purpose: Bring your relatives to Spain with you through the family member of an EU citizen visa, or through the family reunification process.
• Cost: The cost for USA citizens is €123, for Canadian Citizens is €507, and for other nationalities is €80.

Student Visa:
 

• Purpose: If you are going to study (a degree, masters, or PhD) or conduct research, this visa will be the easiest path (with which you can later on apply for a work permit).
• Cost: The cost for USA citizens is €141, for Canadian Citizens is €83, and for other nationalities is €80.

Digital Nomad Visa:
 

• Purpose: If you want to start working remotely from Spain and benefit from a special tax regime that will allow you to save taxes, this new visa will be the right option.
• Requirements: You must be a non-EU/EEA citizen, your company allows you to work remotely, you are self-employed with many clients worldwide or receive income from different sources from online activities outside Spain (if applicable), you must have been working remotely for at least one year, you are working for companies outside Spain, you have a clear criminal record, you are allowed entry to Spain, you have health insurance that has full coverage throughout Spain, you have proof of your experience and technical knowledge of your job, if you work for a foreign company, you must have proof that demonstrates you have been working with them for at least three months, if you are a freelancer, you must work for at least one company, you have not been a resident of Spain in the past five years, you must prove you have an income of €2,334 per month or €28,000 per year.
• Cost: The application fee for a Spain digital nomad visa is around €80. In addition to the application fee, you must pay for the translated documents, the apostille, and the certificate for a clear criminal record; the price depends on your country. Lastly, you will pay for the NIE, which is around €20.

Contacts for Visa Application:

• For general information and to apply, you can visit the [BLS Spain Visa Application Centers].
• For specific queries, you can contact the BLS Spain Call Centre or email at info.lhr@blshelpline.com.
• For U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants, you can visit the [official nonimmigrant (temporary) visa information and appointment website for the U.S. Embassy in Spain and Andorra].

Please note that the requirements and costs may vary depending on your nationality and current location. It’s always best to check with the official consulate or embassy for the most accurate and up-to-date information.