Guide to Spain Airport Transit Visa: Requirements and Application Process

A Spain Airport Transit Visa allows you to transit through a Spanish airport without leaving the international zone, en route to a non-Schengen destination country. It permits a stay in the airport for up to 24 hours. Before applying for this visa, ensure you determine whether you need one.

Who Needs an Airport Transit Visa for Spain?

You require a Spanish Transit Visa if you are a citizen of:

  • Western Sahara Flag Western Sahara
  • Bangladesh Flag Bangladesh
  • Cameroon Flag Cameroon
  • Republic of the Congo Flag Republic of the Congo
  • Ivory Coast Flag Ivory Coast
  • Cuba Flag Cuba
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti Flag Djibouti
  • Eritrea Flag Eritrea
  • Ethiopia Flag Ethiopia
  • Gambia Flag Gambia
  • Ghana Flag Ghana
  • Guinea Flag Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau Flag Guinea-Bissau
  • Haiti Flag Haiti
  • India Flag India
  • Iran Flag Iran
  • Iraq Flag Iraq
  • Liberia Flag Liberia
  • Mali Flag Mali
  • Nigeria Flag Nigeria
  • Pakistan Flag Pakistan
  • Palestine Flag Palestine
  • Sierra Leone Flag Sierra Leone
  • Somalia Flag Somalia
  • Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka
  • Syria Flag Syria
  • Togo Flag Togo
  • Yemen Flag Yemen

However, exemptions may apply even if you are a national of one of these countries.

Spain Airport Transit Visa Requirements

To apply for a Spain Airport Transit Visa, you need the following documents:

  • Spain Visa Application: Accurately fill out the Spain Transit Visa application form online with all your details.
  • Passport: You must submit your passport that should have a validity of 3 months (minimum) beyond the date of transit from Spain and have at least 2 empty pages. Also, make sure that the passport you submit should have been issued to you within the last 10 years.
  • Photocopies: Submit photocopies of passport pages that have your personal data & residency visa.
  • A copy of your Residence Permit (if available)
  • Photographs: Submit a recent, clear, coloured photo that is taken against a light background, shows your full facial features and meets the Schengen photo requirements.
  • Proof of onward journey: You must furnish proof of where you will be visiting. This can be done by submitting copies of your booked ticket and visa to the destination country.
  • Travel Medical Insurance: Get a travel insurance that has a minimum coverage of €1,18,165 AED for medical emergencies and repatriation charges.

Applying for a Spain Airport Transit Visa

Applying for a Spain Transit Visa involves these steps:

  1. Fill out a Spain transit visa application form online and pay the nominal fee for scheduling your appointment.
  2. A Spain Transit Visa expert will connect with you and book a BLS Spain Visa Appointment Dubai according to your preferred dates and travel requirements.
  3. An expert from our team will reach your doorstep to collect all the relevant Spain visa documents and your biometrics.
  4. As soon as your Spain transit visa is processed, it will be sent to you along with your passport via post.

Validity of a Spain Airport Transit Visa

A Spain Airport Transit Visa is valid for up to 24 hours, although some airports may limit stays to as little as 6 hours. Confirm details with your flight agency or booking agent for specific airport regulations.

So, why wait? Make your Spain transit worry-free by booking a Transit Spain Visa appointment from UAE and let our experts handle all your visa needs with effortless doorstep pickup services!