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1 UNIFORM SCHENGEN VISA General Information on a UNIFORM Visa Spain is a Member State of the Schengen Agreement which came into effect on March 26, The current members of the agreement ("Schengen States") are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. In order to visit one or more of the above-mentioned states you have to obtain a so-called Schengen visa. This visa is generally valid in all Schengen states for a stay of up to 90 days within a six months period for tourism, visit or business but not for employment purposes. WHERE TO APPLY For a Uniform Schengen Visa If you want to visit only one Schengen State, you have to apply at the Embassy of that State. If you want to visit two or more Schengen States, please apply at the Embassy of the country which is your main destination (defined by the length of stay). If you intend to visit two or more Schengen States but you have no main destination, you need to apply for your visa at the Embassy of the country which you intend to visit first. In case you plan more than a single trip, you must apply for your visa at the embassy corresponding to the main destination of your first trip. You are entitled to apply for a visa covering several trips if you provide details of your next trips (flights bookings, hotel bookings, travel plan...) HOW TO APPLY for a Uniform Schengen Visa with the Spanish Embassy in Dublin You can lodge your application for a visa to travel to Spain only by appointment. You are required to lodge your application IN PERSON. You must be RESIDENT IN IRELAND. VISA APPOINTMENT Appointments must be allocated within the previous 3 months of your intended date of departure. In order to get your appointment you can visit the web site of the Embassy of Spain in Dublin at

2 1.aspx and follow the instructions to book an appointment. If you cannot come to the Embassy on the agreed appointment day, you will need to request a new appointment following the procedure stated above. PROCESSING TIME Processing time is 15 natural days in most cases. Some applications might take up to 30 days Please note that any purchase of tickets or commitment towards travel expenses before the visa has been granted will be at the risk and cost of the applicant. The Embassy is not liable for any expenses incurred by the applicants! On application you will be given a collection date. For more detailed information and for enquiries about the status of your application, please contact the Embassy SOLELY by at: emb.dublin.vis@maec.es. FEES 60 Euros (No other fees apply) 35 for Albanian, Bosnian, Georgian, Macedonian, Moldovan, Montenegrin, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian nationals. 35 for children between 6 and 12 years of age FREE of charge for: Children under 6 years of age Students (primary school, secondary school, college, post- graduate) and teachers traveling with them when in an educational trip or training. - If you are married to an EU citizen or one or both of your parents are EU citizens but you are not in possession of a valid EU FAM residence card you need a visa. The visa is FREE OF CHARGE PROVIDING YOU ACCOMPANY OR JOIN THE EU CITIZEN. Otherwise you have to pay for the visa. Please provide the Embassy with your marriage or birth certificate (original and copy) and your spouse s original passport or your parent(s) passport(s) as proof.

3 The visa handling fee is due upon application. It is not refundable and is only payable by postal order or cash. FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS Only holders of 4EUFam residence card will be exempt from the visa requirement providing they accompany or join the EU-EEA citizen If they do not hold a 4EUFam residence card they do require a visa. EU citizens family members applications will be processed with due priority and free of charge. Providing they accompany or join them, they will only have to provide the Embassy with: -Passport or Travel Document (Valid for at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for with 1 recent Photograph) -Residence card and re-entry visa to Ireland (original and copy).valid at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for. -Certificate of marriage (original and copy) -Spouse passport (original and copy) -Proof they are traveling together or joining the EU spouse. -Application form. If they travel alone they must submit all the documents required for a Uniform Schengen Visa NOTICE FOR MINORS Minors (under 18) can only apply for a visa themselves, if they are at least 16 years old. For younger applicants, at least one parent must be present when the visa application is made. In all cases of minor applicants the following documents are required: - Birth certificate (also stating the names of parents) Original and copy. - Parent s passports and Irish Certificates of Registration, if parents are Non- EU nationals - Written consent of legal guardian(s) for the journey intended (signatures must be certified). - Proof of address: (letter of school or GP)

4 Important Information: - The Embassy can ask for additional documents as applications are dealt with on a case to case basis, and this information leaflet cannot cover all eventualities. - A visa cannot be issued unless all required documents are provided. - Please note that the acceptance/processing of your application does not guarantee that your visa will be approved and issued. There is no legal right to a visa. - Holders of Schengen visas are still subject to immigration controls and are not guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries. - False statements or attempts to provide the Embassy with fraudulent documents result in the rejection of the visa application, i.e. the visa will not be issued. You may also be liable to prosecution under the law of the Schengen States! - Please note that changes to your travel itinerary and / or accommodation after submission of your application are not possible. In such an event a new application has to be made. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED (Both Originals and Copies): 1. APPLICATION FORM Completed and signed by the applicant; 1 recent passport photograph 2. PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT Valid for at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for. The visa sticker takes up one whole page in your passport or travel document. Therefore, please ensure that your passport has at least two blank visa pages!

5 Please provide the insurance certificate and policy as proof. Please note that the 3. IRISH RE-ENTRY VISA Valid (for at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for). 4. IRISH CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (GNIB card) (Also known as Garda/ Green Card), valid for at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for) 5. PROOF OF CURRENT ADDRESS IN IRELAND (ESB bill, telephone bill, gas bill, bank statement, rent book, lease agreement etc.) 6. PROOF OF CURRENT OCCUPATION IN IRELAND: If you are employed: Your work permit and most recent pay slip. If you do not require a work permit: a letter from your employer or copy of work contract and your last pay slip P60 if applicable. If you are self-employed: your company's registration certificate and a recent business print out available from the Companies Registration Office If you are a student: recent letter from your university / college / school confirming your attendance/status, number of hours of tuition per week and duration of the course. The college/school must be approved by the relevant authority. Photocopy of I.D. for the person signing the letter is also required. Proof of part-time employment if applicable or information on sponsorship. If you are retired: your pension booklet. lf you are a dependent: proof of your spouse's occupation and passport as well as your marriage certificate, if applicable. 7. EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL MEANS To support yourself during your journey (most recent bank statement stating your name and address and showing transactions for the last three months). 8. PROOF OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVER The Embassy only accepts an individual or group travel insurance covering the costs for emergency treatment by a doctor or in a hospital and repatriation to your country of residence. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states for the duration of your stay and must have a minimum cover of 30,000 Euro per person. Applicants should take medical insurance in Ireland.

6 9. If you are visiting RELATIVES OR FRIENDS: Official Letter of invitation available at Police Stations in Spain and signed by the host. This document is only a proof of your accommodation in Spain and does not exempt the applicant from providing all the other requirements. 10. If you are traveling as a TOURIST: Upon application: confirmed hotel/hostel/b&b reservation(s) covering the whole duration of your stay in Spain and, if applicable, in other Schengen countries. When collecting your visa: Confirmation of full payment or credit card 11. If you are traveling ON BUSINESS: Letter from your employer in Ireland explaining in detail the nature and duration of your stay in Spain and, if applicable, in other Schengen states, and whether it concerns single, double or multiple entry; proof of board, lodging and other travel expenses including health insurance, if covered by your employer. If the company in Spain is a different company than your employer in Ireland, an official letter of invitation from your business partner is required. This letter must state and confirm the details given in the letter from your employer in Ireland and indicate cover of your travel expenses, if applicable. Your counterpart and/ or the organizer of your trip in Spain must be named and contact details given. 12. RETURN TICKET Upon application: itinerary / reservation print out of your flight/ ferry/ rail/ bus tickets. When collecting your visa: confirmed and non-transferable return ticket.

7 FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS Family members within the meaning of European law are, irrespective of nationality, the spouse and descendants of these persons dependent on them, as well as the dependent relatives in the ascending line of the person and their spouse. Only holders of 4EUFam residence card will be exempt of the visa requirement provided they accompany or join the EU-EEA citizen. If such family members, who accompany or join the EU-EEA citizen, do not hold a 4EUFam residence card, they do require a visa. Such applications will be processed with due priority and free of charge. Documents to be provided: - Application form - Passport or Travel Document - Valid for at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for with 2 blank pages. - 1 recent Photograph - Irish residence card and re-entry visa to Ireland - Valid for at least three months after the date of expiry of the visa applied for (original and copy) - Certificate of marriage (original and copy) - Spouse passport (original and copy) - Proof they are traveling together or joining the EU spouse

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