How to get a Spain visa from Egypt

• This visa is issued to foreigners with the intention of visiting Spain for sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation purposes.
• Foreigners who have been invited to Spain by their friends and relatives can apply for this visa.
• If you have been invited to Spain by your friends and relatives, a letter of invitation from the host should be provided. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host. Valid contact details of the host should be stated in the letter.
• Applicants of the visa are free to attend festivals and events that are of interest to them.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer is required if the applicant is employed. The letter should state the job position of the applicant and the duration of the applicant’s visit to Spain.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided along with a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor.
• Foreigners in Spain are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment or study.
• Proof of the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of this visa is required.
• You are expected to abide by the rules of this visa.

• The Business Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in Spain.
• Businessmen and businesswomen can attend seminars, trade fairs, and conferences relating to their profession during their time in the country.
• During business meetings between the applicant and his/her business partners, negotiation and signing of business contracts can be done.
• An official invitation letter from the Spanish company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit is required.
• A certificate from the applicant’s employer confirming awareness and awareness of business trip is required. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the nature and duration of the business leave.
• Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy, Trade License, and Proprietorship/Partnership documents of the company should be provided.
• If the expenses of the applicant’s stay in Spain is to be taken up by the host or inviting company, it should be stated in the business letter.
• Applicants of this visa are not permitted to be paid for the services they render while they are in the country.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.

• Foreigners applying for the Business Visa have the intention of seeking and receiving medical treatment in the country.
• A medical report from a doctor in Egypt detailing the nature of the illness the applicant has. The reason the treatment is best gotten in Egypt should be stated in the letter.
• A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Spain, confirming the date of your appointment, as well as your medical situations.
• Foreigners should provide the payment receipt of medical fees.
• A guarantee letter from the applicant assuring that he/she has the capacity to cope with the extra medical costs should be provided.
• Minors should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate carrying both names of the parents. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor is also required.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work or study while they are on this visa.
• All documents submitted during the visa application process must be in English.

• This visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting Spain for the purpose of attending study courses, training, and internships.
• A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted to should be provided. The letter should state the course the applicant will study and the duration of the study programme.
• Applicants must provide proof that they are able to pay the tuition fee of the institution they have been accepted to.
• Foreigners should submit the certificates and transcripts of the schools they previously attended.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate carrying both names of the parent should be provided. If you will be traveling without either of your parents, a letter of consent signed by both parents is required.
• International students are allowed to work in the country while studying, as long as it does not interfere with their study.
• Foreigners traveling to Spain to enroll in an internship should provide a signed agreement between the company in Spain, the establishment of origin, and the trainee.
• This visa can be extended to cover the duration of the studies.

• This visa is issued to foreigners who have been employed by an employer in Spain to take up paid employment.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer in Spain printed on the company’s letterhead and signed by an authorized signatory should be provided.
• An employment contract signed by both the employer and employee should be provided during the visa application process.
• Proof that there was no citizen of Spain willing and qualified to take up the job before the foreigner was issued this visa is required.
• The employer should provide proof that the employee will not be paid below the minimum wage during the period of employment.
• Foreigners who do not have the qualifications that match the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.
• Minors applying for this visa should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
• Foreigners who want to work in Spain are required to apply for a work permit.
• A copy of your resume or CV should be provided.
• All documents must be translated into English language if they are not already in English.

• The Transit Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of transiting through Spain to their destination country.
• Foreigners transiting through Spain to their destination country should be in possession of the flight ticket to their destination country during the visa application process.
• A valid visa and other entry permits for the final country you are traveling to is required.
• This visa does not allow foreigners to work or enroll in any of the academic institutions in the country.
• If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the child’s birth certificate should be provided.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
• You are expired to leave Spain on or before this visa expires.
• Foreigners are expected to abide by the rules guiding this visa.

Applicants are free to apply up to 90 days prior to their date of travel.

After submission of the visa application, the processing time would be between 10 – 15 working days.