The first issue you encounter when preparing to apply for a visa is whether to DIY or to find an agency. It is advisable to visit the website of the Spanish Visa Center to check the city where the visa center is located. If there is a visa center in your city or a nearby city, and you have the time and strong organizational abilities, you may consider submitting the application in person. If the city where the visa center is located is far away, and you do not have the energy or confidence to organize the materials well, choosing an agency is a more secure option.
Secondly, many people may mistakenly believe that applying for a Schengen visa requires significant assets, and that young graduates with limited savings will be denied a visa. In reality, there is no need to worry about this. To apply for a Schengen visa, the applicant only needs to have sufficient funds in their account to cover travel expenses. If one must specify an amount, having over ten thousand in savings is a bold enough reason to apply. Young people tend to enjoy online shopping and using credit cards, which is a positive factor, as frequent bank transactions will present a favorable financial record. One important point to note is that applicants with stable employment and income have a higher approval rate than freelancers.
Visa requirements:
Is the Spanish visa a Schengen visa? Yes.
Which countries can be legally entered with a Spanish visa?
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Is an appointment required to submit materials?
Yes, to make an appointment, please visit the Spanish Visa Center website: https://china.blsspainvisa.com/chinese/
Required visa materials:
Visit the Spanish Visa Center website for more information: https://china.blsspainvisa.com/chinese/
If you are applying for a visa DIY, any questions can be sent via email to the visa center, and you will receive a detailed response. The visa center email is: complaint.china@blsinternational.net
Application submission time:
You may submit your application no more than 90 days before your scheduled travel date. It is recommended to submit the application at least 15 business days before your planned travel date.
Cities with visa centers:
Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Kunming, Fuzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Changsha, Xi'an, Wuhan, Nanjing, Jinan, Shenyang.
Visa center jurisdiction:
Visa applicants must submit their applications at the visa application center corresponding to their household registration location.
The jurisdiction of Beijing includes: all provinces and autonomous regions in China except those under the jurisdiction of Shanghai and Guangzhou. The jurisdiction of Shanghai includes: Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi. The jurisdiction of Guangzhou includes: Guangdong, Fujian, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Yunnan, Guangxi (applicants can prove that they belong to the jurisdiction of Guangzhou with either their household registration or residence permit).
Regarding fingerprinting:
As of October 12, 2015, all applicants applying for a Schengen visa must personally visit the Spanish visa application center to submit their application and collect biometric data. This data will be stored in the Visa Information System (VIS) for the following 59 months, during which time applicants applying for a Schengen visa again will not need to provide biometric data again. However, applicants reapplying for a Schengen visa after five years will need to provide biometric data again.
Exemptions from fingerprinting:
· Children under 12 years of age.
· Applicants who are physically unable to provide fingerprints (applicants with partial finger disabilities must provide fingerprints from the collectible portions).
Passport validity:
A valid passport is one that has at least 3 months' validity beyond the expected date of departure from the Schengen countries. The passport must have at least two blank pages, and copies of all pages must be provided (applicants under Guangzhou jurisdiction only need to provide copies of pages containing their information and signature, as well as pages with visas from Schengen countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada). If there are less than two blank pages, a new passport must be obtained before submitting the application.
Processing time for visa approval:
Approximately one week in Beijing and Shanghai. Other visa centers require 15-30 days due to the need to send materials to Beijing and Shanghai for review. Please account for processing time before planning your itinerary.