Before submitting a visa application for Spain, it is essential to make an online appointment and arrive at the scheduled time. Upon arrival, the process is divided into two steps: first, staff will assist you in checking your documents at the first door, and if everything is in order, you will proceed to the second door to submit your materials. Let us take a look at what materials are required for employed individuals to apply for a Schengen visa to Spain?
1. Original Documents
Passport:
★ Please personally sign your Chinese name on the last page of the passport (signature must be by the passport holder);
★ If you have an old passport, please provide it as well; if the old passport is lost, please provide an official certificate or a handwritten explanation;
★ Please check if your passport needs to be renewed (the passport must be valid for at least six months at the time of submission).
Photo:
★ Please provide four 2-inch color photos with a white background, measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm; the distance between the ears should not exceed 2.5 cm (for women with permed hair, please tie your hair back behind your ears for the photo), and the distance from the top of the head to the chin should not exceed 3.5 cm; it is recommended not to wear glasses for the photo. Please do not smile, and do not cover your ears. No makeup is allowed)
★ Note: Do not use a photo that matches any passport or visa page taken more than six months ago (do not provide photos from passports issued more than six months ago!);
2. Copies
Household Registration Book:
A copy of the household registration book (Note: copies of all pages under your name, every page with information); if a married person is traveling alone and the spouse is not on the same household registration book, a copy of the spouse's household registration book must also be provided. Military personnel should provide a copy of their officer certificate.
If it is a collective household registration, please provide a copy of your household page and the first page of the collective household registration, stamped with an official seal.
Identity Card:
A copy of the identity card, printed on A4 paper, with both sides copied on the same sheet, and the handwriting and photo must be clear.
For temporary identity cards, please pay attention to the validity period.
Marriage Certificate:
★ If married, please provide a copy of the marriage certificate;
★ If divorced, please provide a copy of the divorce certificate;
★ If widowed, and this is reflected in the household registration, please provide a copy of the household registration; if not reflected, please provide a copy of the death certificate;
★ If the certificate is lost, please provide an official marriage certificate with a public seal.
3. Personal Asset Proof
Original:
★ Original bank statement for the last six months (must include the traveler's name and be stamped);
Note: [Spouses cannot share]; it cannot be a credit card; a balance of at least 30,000 yuan is preferred (minimum 10,000 yuan); the bank statement must have transaction records within one month prior to the trip to be valid; please ensure to make a transaction of a few hundred yuan before printing the statement or providing a passbook; please provide a statement under your name (if one spouse's statement amount is small, we can provide the other spouse's statement as an attachment to the embassy, provided that the traveler has their own statement).
Supplementary Materials:
A copy of the property certificate (or a copy of all pages of the purchase contract), a copy of the vehicle registration certificate (please provide at least one item, and it is more beneficial to provide property proof for your visa review).
4. Employed Individuals
Employment Certificate:
★ Use the employment certificate template provided by our company (Attachment 1), and modify the content according to your personal situation.
Business License:
★ A copy of the company's business license stamped with an official seal / a copy of the organization code certificate stamped with an official seal (must have a valid annual inspection stamp).
Note: Applicants from foreign consulates need to provide a copy of their temporary residence permit; as embassies may periodically update or enhance the requirements for submitted materials, the above materials are for reference only; please refer to the actual requirements.