Spain visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Congoleses visiting Spain

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Spanish Visa.

  • An International passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to Congo. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Spain Visa for Congoleses

Facts about Spain

There is a lot of top tourist attraction in the city of Spain. Travelers can pick from visiting the beaches in Ibiza to letting off steam on the popular white-sand beaches in Gran Canaria and seeing a lot of historical sites in the country. You are definitely guaranteed a fun-filled stay in the city of Spain.

Recent data showed tourist visits to Spain rose 8.9 percent year-on-year to 82 million tourists. This makes Spain the second most visited country in the world after France.

Spain has 17 sovereign regions with different geography and culture. It is a country on Europe’s Iberian peninsula. Its capital city is Madrid which houses the royal palace and the prestigious Prado museum.

Types of Spain Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Medical visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 3 years
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Spain Visa

  • An International passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to Congo. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
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Spain Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The business visa is for applicants who want to travel to Spain for business purposes solely.
  • This visa holds a validity of 3 months.
  • You are to submit an invitation letter from the company in Spain that you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
  • A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel is also to be submitted.
  • If there have been previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events should be provided.
  • You are to submit a business bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • You are to submit a memorandum and Article of Association in an original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) and Trade License (first issued and present renewal).
  • A document regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Spain is to be submitted also.
  • Either the employer or the partner company must state who will cover the applicant's expenses throughout the trip in the letter.
  • If you are going for religious or crew/television purposes, you must provide an invitation letter from the authorities with details about the nature of events or activities, purpose of visit, expense coverage, the names of the applicants (crew members), duration of their stay.
  • You are to submit a well-detailed travel itinerary.
  • You are to leave Spain on or before the expiration of your visa.

Spain Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for applicants who want to go to Spain to seek medical treatment.
  • It is also for those who wish to accompany sick applicants to their treatments.
  • Travelers must already have a valid health insurance coverage of at least 30,000 euros before traveling for medical treatment. 
  • You are to provide a diagnosis from a doctor/ hospital in Congo.
  • The letter should state why the treatment is best administered in Spain and the duration of the treatment.
  • A letter from the doctor in Spain stating that he has accepted to take up the treatment should be provided. 
  • The nature of the treatment and the intended time of recovery should also be clearly stated in the letter.
  • You are to provide an incentive to show that you will return to Congo after your medical treatment.
  • You are not to use this visa for business, study and tourism purposes.
  • Persons who wish to accompany sick applicants are to write a letter stating so and submit with the other requested documents.
  • Accompanying persons are not to use this visa to tour Spain or go visiting.
  • If you are accompanying a sick person, you are to provide a document that shows that you have the incentive to return to Congo at the expiration of this visa.

Spain Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa type is for Congo visa applicants who have been accepted to study in any academic institution in Spain.
  • Students should have at least 300 Euros monthly to sustain themselves financially. 
  • Applicants looking to study for more than three months are eligible to apply for a residence permit.
  • A letter of invitation from the Spanish college/university is to be submitted.
  • Proof that you have enough financial means for the length of your stay is also to be submitted.
  • Medical insurance with international coverage of at least 30,000 Euros for the entire Schengen area is required.
  • Medical certificate to prove that you are in good health and carry no infectious diseases like Tuberculosis must be provided.
  • A certificate of absence of police records issued by your national police force in Cape Verde is to be submitted also.
  • You are to leave Spain on or before the expiration of this visa.

Spain Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa type is for persons who want to visit Spain for tourism, visiting family and friends, leisure, relaxation, and sightseeing purposes.
  • A visitor who wants to enter Spain as a tourist requires a short term visa. 
  • The applicant is to provide a letter from their host. The letter should state the applicant's relationship with the host.
  • The letter should contain the host's address and contacts.
  • This short term visa is also known as Schengen (tourist) visa.
  • This visa is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days.
  • Three colored copies of the data page of the passport are to be submitted.
  • Two 3.5cm x 4.5cm colored passport photographs that are not more than 1 month old and with a white background is to be submitted.
  • Bank statements of the last 6 months are required.
  • Personal statement of account for the past six months and that of your company, if you are being sponsored is to be submitted also.
  • General income generated by a property, share certificates, bonds, and proof of ties to Cape Verde(marriage certificate) is required if any.
  • Proof of accommodation arrangement that could be hotel bookings or house addresses of family or friends in Spain is necessary. 
  • You must show proof of having valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.

Spain Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Spain Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Congo

Location

Address

Brazaville

15 Rue Duplex en face del l’ecole privée Madame Adada, vers le C.C.F.

(+242) 050 939 177 (+242) 068 112 767

Pointe-Noire

Nteta 320 Côte Sauvage Pointe Noire

jdonat@launion.es

(+242) 016 708 355

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spain's official currency?

The currency used in Spain is the Euro same as other European countries and it is the only allowed currency. You can not use foreign currencies in Spain, even in the airport although some ATMs accept foreign cards.

What is Spain's official language?

Spanish is the official language of Spain although this form of Spanish is usually referred to as the Castilian Spanish. However, a number of other languages such as Catalan, Basque, Galician, Austrian, and more are spoken in various parts of Spain.

What are Spaniards like?

Spaniards are extremely friendly with tourists. They greet them with kisses and often gift them free food. However, tourists should always remember to keep their belongings properly.

Is the tap water in Spain drinkable?

Yes, tap water is extremely safe for drinking, 96 percent of tap water in public places is safe but bottled water is not proven to be better so it is advisable to avoid it.