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Renewing Your Spain Visa: What Saudi Arabian Residents Need to Know

Planning a trip to Spain but your visa is about to expire? Renewing your Spain visa as a Saudi Arabian resident involves several steps, but with the right information, the process can be straightforward. Here’s everything you need to know about renewing your Spain visa.

1. Understand the Renewal Eligibility

  • Validity Period: Ensure that your current visa is within the period that allows renewal. Typically, you should apply for renewal before your current visa expires.
  • Type of Visa: Confirm if your visa type is eligible for renewal. Tourist, business, and student visas usually have different renewal requirements.

2. Required Documents for Renewal

  • Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay in Spain and have at least two blank pages.
  • Completed Application Form: Fill out the Spain visa renewal application form accurately.
  • Recent Photographs: Provide two passport-sized photos that meet the Schengen visa photo requirements.
  • Proof of Financial Means: Bank statements, salary slips, or other financial documents demonstrating your ability to support yourself during your stay.
  • Travel Medical Insurance: Get travel medical insurance that has a minimum of 1,18,165 AED coverage for medical emergencies& repatriation charges.
  • Proof of Accommodation: Hotel bookings or a letter of invitation if you are staying with friends or family.
  • Previous Visa Copy: A copy of your previous Spain visa.

3. Renewal Process

  • Duly fill a simple online Spain visa application form and pay a nominal fee for scheduling your appointment at the visa center.
  • One of our Spain visa specialists will connect with you and book a BLS Spain Tourist Visa Dubai appointment.
  • A representative from our team will come to your doorstep to collect all the documents and your biometrics
  • Receive your Spain visa along with your passport securely via courier.

4. Tracking Your Application

  • Application Tracking: After submitting your application, you will receive a reference number. Use this number to track the status of your application online through the BLS website.

5. Processing Time

  • Standard Processing: Visa renewal processing times can vary, but typically it takes around 15 days. It’s advisable to apply well in advance of your planned travel dates.
  • Expedited Processing: In certain cases, expedited processing may be available for an additional fee.

6. Receiving Your Renewed Visa

  • Notification: You will be notified once your visa is processed. You can either collect your passport from the visa application center or have it delivered to your address if this service is available.
  • Verification: Upon receiving your passport, verify that all the details on the renewed visa are correct.

7. Travel Tips

  • Plan Ahead: Ensure you renew your visa well before your current one expires to avoid any travel disruptions.
  • Document Safety: Keep a copy of all your documents and your renewed visa in case of loss or theft during your travels.
  • Stay Informed: Stay updated on any changes to the visa renewal process or travel restrictions by checking the official BLS Spain Visa Application Center website or contacting their customer service.

Renewing your Spain visa as a Saudi Arabian resident requires careful planning and attention to detail. By following these steps and ensuring all your documentation is in order, you can make the renewal process smooth and hassle-free. Safe travels!