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How to get a Spain visa from Cameroon
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Cameroonian passport holders travelling to Spain.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Spain.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Work visa
Processing time15 days
Validitymore than 90 days
Application requirements
Documents Cameroonian applicants need to provide.
- A fully completed and signed visa application form.
- Two recent passport photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
- A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you intend to leave Spain.
- An onward or round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Spain.
- A travel insurance policy that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
- A proof of accommodation which shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Spain.
- A proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
- Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
- Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Spain. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
- A proof of paid visa fee. €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Visa type details
Business visa
- The Spanish business visa is issued to foreign citizens who intend to enter Spain for the purpose of engaging in business activities.
- This visa permits you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.
- You will have to fill the visa application form accurately and completely before submission. Failure to do this can delays the processing of your visa application. You can fill in and sign this form with a blue or black pen or type-fill it.
- Original passports with at least two blank pages and a validity of not less than three months beyond the date you intend to leave Spain.
- Two recent passport-size photographs, taken against a white background and showing your whole face, is required for your visa application process.
- A Spain Travel Insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 to covering your medical emergencies for the entire duration of your stay in Spain.
- Applicants have to submit a proof that they are financially capable for the entire duration of your trip and to also live comfortably on at least €65 per day while in Spain, by providing your most recent bank account statements.
- An original copy of a letter of invitation from a Spanish company should be addressed to the Consulate General of Spain in your home country and written in Spanish. This letter must clearly state your personal data (such as your full name and passport number), the reason behind the invitation and the trade relations between your company and the inviting Spanish company.
- If there exist previous trade relations between your company and the partner Spanish company, you must provide proof of such relations. This proof could be original bills of lading, custom clearance documents or any other proof you have.
- As proof that you intend to return to your country of origin once your visa expires is required e.g a round trip ticket.
- You are also required to secure hotel accommodation in Spain for the entire duration of your stay in the country and provide proof of this.
- If you are employed, you must provide proof of this in the form of an employment contract, leave letter, your current bank account statement of the latest six months and an Income Tax Return.
- Self-employed citizens are to provide a copy of their business license, company's bank account statements of the last six months, as well as an Income Tax return.
- All original documents of the Cameroonian company that is sending you on the business trip must be provided. These documents must include: Certificate of Incorporation or Registration, Memorandum of Articles of Association and Tax Clearance.
Work visa
- The Spanish work visa allows foreign citizens to work as employees or gain employment in Spain.
- Applicants must have gained employment in Spain before they start the process of getting a work visa. And your employer must obtain a work permit on your behalf that will allow you to work legally 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.
- Once you have been authorized to work in Spain, you will be issued a work permit. Only then can you begin your work visa application.
- You cannot apply for your own work visa in Spain as the Spanish immigration law dictates that employers must submit the application on your behalf.
- However, you need to provide your employer with all the relevant documents needed to apply on your behalf.
- The following documents are needed to process your work visa:
- Your original passport with a minimum of six months validity.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Two passport-size photographs taken with a white background.
- A police report showing no criminal record obtained within the latest 90 days.
- Original copy of a medical certificate issued by a medical institution and signed by a doctor verifying that you are free from any contagious diseases, and that you are free of any drug addictions and mental illnesses.
- Processing your work permit can take up to eight months so you are advised to start your application well in time.
- A work permit is valid for one year but it can be renewed as long as you still fulfill the requirements under which it was first issued
Where to apply
Spain embassy & visa application centers in Cameroon.
Yaounde
AddressBadeniho, 4 Yaoundé Cameroon
Phone(+237) 220 35 43 (+237) 220 41 89
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the best wineries in Spain
There are wine regions all over Spain, whites and reds. Rioja is one of the many designations of origin producing amazing wines in Spain. Also, local drinks like Asturias “sidra” or Galician “Licor café”, and the great beers the country produces.
Where can I stay in Spain
Paradores de Turismo de España is a chain of Spanish luxury hotels. Paradors are government owned and managed hotels. Some are amazing, while others are just still there.The hotels are often located in adapted castles, palaces, fortresses, convents, monasteries and other historic buildings.
What is the best time to travel to Spain
Southern Spain is sunny all year round but expect melting hot temperatures during July and August. Northern Spain’s weather is excellent in the summer and can be moody the rest of the year. But in general, spring or fall tends to be ideal. If you are thinking on skiing, check December through Easter week for good snow in most resorts. Or visit the Canary Islands for an almost all year sunny weather.
What is the capital city of Spain
Madrid is the third-largest city in the European Union behind only London and Berlin. It is the capital and largest city of Spain with a population of roughly 3.2 million.
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