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Spain business visa

Short business visits can use the same visa-free entry rules or Schengen visa route as tourist visits.

Ways to get a Spain business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories. Kosovo is also included.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa for a short business visit.

    Stay
    A short stay within the usual limit of 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Usually the intended trip for new applicants; up to five years for some visas.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    €90 standard fee. Reductions and exemptions apply. For some nationalities the fee may rise to €180, except for children under 12. An external application service may charge up to €120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application without issues; longer processing times can occur.
    1. Apply to Spain's embassy or consulate if Spain is your main destination.
    2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend the first application interview and provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
    4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa to enter Spain for a short business visit must obtain a Schengen visa unless exempt.

Who doesn't

Ordinary-passport holders from the visa-waiver countries can make business visits without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Spain's embassy or consulate if Spain is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before your planned entry.
  3. Attend in person for a first application and interview. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

What to bring

  • An accepted travel document.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • The short-stay allowance covers all Schengen countries together.
  • Permission for a business visit does not establish a general right to take paid work in Spain.
  • Frequent travellers may qualify for a multiple-entry visa with longer validity.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Spain?

Travellers who need a visa to enter Spain for a short business visit must obtain a Schengen visa unless exempt. Ordinary-passport holders from the visa-waiver countries can make business visits without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Spain?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Spain without a business visa?

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories. Kosovo is also included.

How long can I stay on a Spain business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Spain business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: €90; €45 for children aged 6–12; free for children under 6. Other exemptions and possible additional service fees apply.

How long does a Spain business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible visa application without issues; longer processing times can occur.

How long is a Spain business visa valid?

For the intended trip for new visa applicants; up to five years for some visas. Entries: Schengen visas may allow one, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Spain business visa?

An accepted travel document.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Spain business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Spain's embassy or consulate if Spain is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before your planned entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for a first application and interview. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the decision.

What rules do I have to follow on a Spain business visa?

The short-stay allowance covers all Schengen countries together. Permission for a business visit does not establish a general right to take paid work in Spain.

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