How to get a Spain visa from Botswana

• Spain issues a tourist visa to citizens of Botswana who intend to travel for sight-seeing, tourism and recreational activities.
• Holders of this visa can also visit families and friends in Spain.
• Individuals under 18 years of age are to submit a copy of their original birth certificate and a signed consent letter from their parents.
• If you have been invited by a relative or friend in Spain, they should send you an invitation letter that you will have to present during your visa processing.
• Employed applicants are to submit a letter from their employer stating that the individual is on official leave and will return to the job after the trip.
• Proof of civil status such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate is required.
• All documents submitted must be original and have photocopies.
• The tourist visa does not permit its holder to take up any form of employment or engage in money-making ventures.
• As proof that you will leave Spain as soon as your visa expires, you would be required to present a dummy return-trip ticket.
• Documents should be submitted in person to Spanish embassy as biometrics of the individual would be collected.
• Individuals must show that they have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay. They should show a bank statement containing at least €64.86 per day.
• This visa is free for minors below 6 years and from 6-12 years, the fee is €35.
• Payment of visa fee is required before the visa can be processed. The fee is non-refundable.

• Business visa is issued for commercial and trade activities in Spain.
• A business visa is for short-stays valid for 90 days after which you must leave Spain.
• Spain issues a Schengen visa as it is a member of the Schengen states which means you can use this visa to enter other member Schengen states.
• Individuals holding this visa are not allowed to receive payments for services rendered while in Spain.
• If you are travelling to attend a conference, proof of pre-registration and payment for the conference is required.
• The business hosts in Spain are required to send the applicant an invitation letter. The letter should state the nature of business to be carried out, duration of the business and the sponsor of the trip.
• If there has been previous transactions between both parties, details of the transactions should be provided.
• Applicants are to have a hotel reservation or other forms of accommodation reservation before travelling to Spain.
• In the case that the host company in Spain will sponsor the trip, it should be included in the invitation letter.
• Holders of this visa can attend seminars, business meetings, sign contracts and even employ staff.
• It is necessary to have a travel medical insurance worth a minimum of 30,000Euros which would be used to cover any medical expenses or emergency that could occur during the trip.
• The visa costs 60 euros for individuals older than 12 years of age.

• A work visa is issued to foreign individuals who want to take up some form of job in Spain.
• It is illegal to work in Spain without a work permit so apply for a work permit as soon as you arrive in Spain.
• The permit will only be granted if the job is listed as a Shortage Occupation or if the vacancy has been advertised and there are no suitable candidates from Spain or the EU to take the job.
  
• A letter of employment from your employer in Spain is required for this visa processing.
• Individuals with a criminal record will not be issued a visa.
• Ensure that your details in the application form are correct. Wrong information will lead to the denial of your visa.
• You are to submit your curriculum vitae with other generally required documents.
• This visa is tagged a temporary stay visa is valid for the duration stated in your employment contract.
• An original medical certificate issued by a recognized hospital stating that the applicant does not have any contagious disease and is fit should be submitted.
• Work permit is valid for one year but can be renewed as long as the initial conditions in which it was first issued has not been bridged.

• Individuals who want to study, intern or take up some forms of training in Spain can apply for this visa.
• If you want to learn a short language course, you are also eligible for this visa.
• It is initially issued for a short stay of 90 days but if your course is longer than 90 days then you can apply for a temporary residence visa for the duration of your course.
• You must have gained admission into the school in Spain before applying for the visa.
• Certificate of previous degrees earned, transcripts and results should be presented.
• Students are not allowed to take up employment during their study, however, if you have a temporary residence permit then you can work for a few hours in a week.
• Your admission letter and acceptance letter into the recognized institution in Spain would be required during the application process.
• Students offering a long-term course also need to apply for a permit within 30 days of arrival in Spain. The permit can be renewed every year until your course is completed.
• Those who want to study in Spain must have sufficient funds for the duration of the course.
• If you do not have the funds, you will need a sponsor.
• Applicants on scholarship are to present their scholarship certificate as proof.
• A medical certificate showing that the applicant does not have any contagious disease is required.
• It is important to have a clean criminal record for the past year in Botswana before applying for a Spanish student visa.
• The letter of residency that confirms that you will be residing in Spain can be obtained at a Spanish police station by presenting your valid passport, rental contract or utility bill.
  

The official currency of Spain is the euro (€). Visitors are advised to travel with this currency as other currencies may be accepted only at the airport and in a few stores.

Spain is one of the top holiday locations in the world. Almost everything about Spain is tourist-friendly. The country is especially known to have friendly locals, a relaxed lifestyle, mouth-watering cuisines and a vibrant nightlife!