{"id":92870,"date":"2019-01-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-visa-to-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:55:25","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-visa-to-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-a-visa-to-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a Visa to Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the gorgeous and historic depths of Spain. With celebrated vineyards, mesmerising architectural heritage and exciting nightlife, you are sure to have the time of your life. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply for your Spanish visa (Schengen visa). We\u2019ve included everything you need to know about the tourist visa application process, and soon you\u2019ll be visiting breathtaking Spanish cities, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-barcelona\">Barcelona<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/granada\/flights\">Granada<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/madrid\/flights\">Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>South African passport holders do require a Schengen visa for Spain, but luckily the process is a relatively painless one! You will need to apply at <strong>BLS International (Spain Visa Application Centre)<\/strong> in Cape Town or Pretoria. Always apply <strong>at least 15 days prior<\/strong> to your departure date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note this process is applicable to South African passport holders.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73589\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visit_valencia_.jpg\" alt=\"Spain Visa Travelstart\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visit_valencia_\/?hl=en\"> @visit_valencia_<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Types of Visas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tourist Visa \u2013 <\/strong>for people who wish to stay in Spain for a maximum period of three months. If you&#8217;re visiting family, friends or visiting on holiday, this is the visa you need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Visa \u2013 <\/strong>for people who wish to stay in Spain for a period of three months for work purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: South African citizens do not require a transit visa if transiting through a Spanish airport between non-Schengen countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>How Long Does It Take to Get a Spain Visa?<\/h3>\n<p>Once your application is presented at the Spain Visa Application Centre, it will be submitted to the Embassy of Spain\/Consulate General of Spain the <strong>next business day<\/strong>.\u00a0Processing time can be anywhere between 15 and 30 days, and be extended if additional documentation is required.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to grant Spanish Schengen visas is made by the Embassy or Consulate General.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Book an Appointment?<\/h3>\n<p>All Spain visa application appointments must be scheduled on the BLS International website. <a href=\"https:\/\/sa.blsspainvisa.com\/book_appointment.php\">Register online<\/a> and the earliest available date will be shown.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73590\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spain.visit_.jpg\" alt=\"Spain Visa Travelstart\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/spain.visit\/?hl=en\">@spain.visit<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Visa Costs<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Visa Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Visa Fees <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Service Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Tourist Visa<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">R938<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">R242<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Children between 6-12 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">R547<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">R242<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Children between 0-6 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">No fee<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">No fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Payment must be made in person at the Visa Application Centre during your application.<\/p>\n<p>All visa and service fees must be paid with a <strong>debit or credit card only<\/strong>. Cash payment is not allowed at the Visa Application Centre.<\/p>\n<h2>Spain Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sa.blsspainvisa.com\/pdf\/schengen_visa_application_form_english.pdf\">Schengen visa application form<\/a><\/strong> (fully completed and signed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passport (original)<\/strong> \u2013 (a) Must be valid at least three months beyond the stay in the Schengen area. (b) Issued with a maximum of 10 years validity. (c) Must have at least two blank pages. (d) Copy of the passport \u2013 biometric page only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One recent colour photograph:\u00a0<\/strong>45x35mm against a white background, not more than six months old.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel itinerary in Spain<\/strong> \u2013 (a) Dates of your\u00a0trip. (b) Entries and exit from each Schengen state. (c) Amount of days in each country and total amount of time in Schengen states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Means of transport <\/strong>\u2013 (a) Booking of flight ticket\/train\/ferry ticket booked according to passport showing Spain as the main destination, reservations are accepted. (b) Movement between the Schengen states must be shown (flights, car hire, train bookings).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation <\/strong>for entire period of stay in the Schengen territory must be presented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Travel Insurance<\/strong> \u2013 Minimum coverage of \u20ac30,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letter of Employment<\/strong> \u2013 (a) Must provide a signed original letter of employment stating salary\/annual cost to company and date of employment. (b) Certified copy of last three months\u2019 pay slips. (c) Self-employment (directors, CEO, board members): proof of company registration\/ commercial license and latest VAT\/Tax clearance certificate. (d) Pensioner\/retired applicants should provide proof of pensioner slip. (e) For students, letter from the school\/university confirming attendance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of economic means <\/strong>\u2013 (a) Original last three months bank statements. (b) Statements must be stamped by the bank with an original stamp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For minor applicants <\/strong>\u2013 (a) Certified copy by Commissioner of Oaths of the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travel-tips\/unabridged-birth-certificate-for-minors\">unabridged birth certificate<\/a>. (b) Certified copy of both parent\u2019s ID or passport by Commissioner of Oaths. (c) The application form must be signed by both parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note: all original documents must always be accompanied by at least one photocopy. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/sa.blsspainvisa.com\/pdf\/checklist2018.pdf\">Tourist visa checklist<\/a> to make sure that you have all the necessary documents.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73591\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/muccitas.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Spain Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visit_valencia\/?hl=en\"> @visit_valencia<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where to Apply<\/h2>\n<p>All Schengen visa applications for Spain are done at <a href=\"https:\/\/sa.blsspainvisa.com\/index.php\">BLS International<\/a> \u2013 Spain Visa Application Centre in Cape Town and Pretoria. You must apply in person for your biometric data to be collected. Children under the age of 12 do not need to appear in person or have their fingerprints taken.<\/p>\n<p>Residents in Pretoria, Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, and Lesotho must apply at the Visa Application Centre in Pretoria.<\/p>\n<p>Residents in the Northern, Eastern, Western Cape, as well as KwaZulu Natal, must apply at the Visa Application Centre in Cape Town.<\/p>\n<h3>Cape Town<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">1<sup>st<\/sup> Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">021 003 8050 \/ info.cpt@blshelpline.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Passport Collection Time<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday to Friday 12:30 \u2013 16:00<br \/>\n<strong>Submission Time<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 09:00 &#8211; 12:30 and 13:30 &#8211; 15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Taxis, cabs, and busses are readily available to get you to the Visa Application Centre in Cape Town. If you\u2019re driving by car, there is parking located in the front of the building.<\/p>\n<h3>Pretoria<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Regus Lakeview, Ground Floor Lakeview Building 1277, Mike Crawford Avenue, Centurion, 0157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">012 007 0030 \/ info.pry@blshelpline.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Passport Collection Time<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday to Friday 12:30 \u2013 16:00<br \/>\n<strong>Submission Time<br \/>\n<\/strong>Monday to Friday 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There are various public transport options available to get you to the Visa Application Centre, including busses, taxis, and cabs. If you\u2019re driving in a car, you can park at the back of the building.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73592\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visit_valencia.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Spain Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visit_valencia\/?hl=en\">@visit_valencia<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where to Print Documents and Take Photos<\/h2>\n<h3>Cape Town<\/h3>\n<p><strong>PostNet Woodstock<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">399 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">021 447 7235<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Monday \u2013 Friday 08:30-17:00<br \/>\nSaturday 09:00-13:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Pretoria<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aces of Spades<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">78 Botha Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">060 623 2556<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">Open 24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73593\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73593\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ahang486.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Spain Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ahang486\/?hl=en\">@ahang486<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With all this helpful information on how to apply for your visa to Spain, by now you should be ready for the application process. Sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/sign-up\">newsletter<\/a> and discover the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/flight-specials\">flight specials<\/a> to Spain.<\/p>\n<h3>If you haven\u2019t booked your tickets yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/spain\/flights\">find cheap flights to Spain with Travelstart!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Have you recently applied for a Spanish visa? Share your experience in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6>Featured image courtesy of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/visit__spain\/?hl=en\"> @visit_spain<\/a> via Instagram<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the gorgeous and historic depths of Spain. With celebrated vineyards, mesmerising architectural heritage and exciting nightlife, you are sure to have the time of your life. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply for your Spanish visa (Schengen visa). 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