SPAIN
SPAIN, Embassy of.Address : 5/F ACT Tower, 135 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., 1200 Makati City
Tel. nos. : (63-2) 818-3561 / 818-3581 / 759-2970
Fax no. : (63-2) 810-2885
Office days : Monday to Friday
Office hours : 8:00AM-5:00PM
CALL the Consulate Call Center at = 1-909-101- 3333
for PLDT / SMART / Touchtone Subscribers = 1-900-101- 3333
for Globe / Innove / Touchmobile Subscribers = 1-903-101- 3333
for Bayantel Subscribers
Available for Appt Booking Daily, Mon-Sat, 6am–10pm
Recorded information is available 24 / 7.
This is a toll call costing P32.00 per minute plus applicable NDD charges
for calls made from outside Metro Manila.
Additional rates may apply for calls made through payphones, prepaid phone
cards or mobile phones.
To obtain information regarding visa requirements and application process,
you may call our Free Visa Information and Inquiry number at (02) 845-9200.
Customer Service Representatives will also be available to assist you daily
Mondays thru Fridays from 8:00 – 5:00pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00nn.
SHORT-TERM VISA (tourism, business and other visas less than 90 days stay)
PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION:
1. Complete documents required (see below).
2. Processing time: minimum of 15 days after the appointment date.
Applicants with incomplete documents will be rejected.
3. Contact Call center of Consulate to make an appointment.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Duly accomplished Application Form: 1 original and 3 photocopies.
Application Forms are available at the Ground Floor, A.C.T. Tower, Buendia Ave. OR
upon request by e-mailing conspmanila@mail.mae.es
2. 1 picture pasted on the box in the upper left corner of the application form.
3. A valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months).
4. 1 photocopy of the data page of the valid passport.
5. Previous passports (if applicable).
6. Economic means of the applicant: Bank Certificate, Bank Books,
ITR, International Credit Cards.
7. If invited by relative/friend, Invitation letter from your relative/friend
sponsoring the trip. Photocopy of the sponsor´s passport and/or
D.N.I., residence card, etc.
8. If employed: Certificate of Employment and authorization for leave
of absence (original copies).
9. If self-employed: Business Permit, Registration, Company ITR (original and 1 photocopy).
10. For non-Filipino applicants, please present your ACR, ICR and
re-entry permit (and 1 set of photocopies).
11. Booking certificate from an airline office:
• detailed itinerary and confirmed hotel reservations
• only itineraries with Spain or Greece as main destination (longest stay) will be processed
12. Travel Health Insurance
• Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
• Must be recognized in all Schengen States
• Validity period of the insurance coverage must be for the
duration of the visa (example: A 1-year Schengen visa must have an insurance coverage of 1 year).
13. Cash payment for the visa. EXACT AMOUNT ONLY. This payment
does not guarantee the issuance of the visa.
14. 2 big legal-sized BROWN ENVELOPE with APPLICANT´S SURNAME
and NAME as well as the contact TELEPHONE NUMBERS in bold
letters on the upper left corner of the envelope.
15. 2 COPIES of duly filled application form for courier service.
For non-Filipino applicants, please submit two photocopies of every document presented.
PASSPORTS OF ALL APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE PULLED OUT DURING THE PROCESSING OF THE SCHENGEN VISA.
BUSINESS VISA
1. Please follow the Procedure and Requirements for Short-term Visa.
2. Additional requirements:
• Invitation letter in Spanish from the company in Spain.
Invitation letter in English from the company in Greece.
• Letter from your company containing all the details pertinent
to the trip: purpose of the trip, length of stay, the counterpart
in Spain/Greece, who shoulders the expense.
RELIGIOUS VISIT VISA
1. Please follow the Procedure and Requirements for Short-term Visa.
2. Additional requirements:
• Invitation letter from your congregation in Spain or Greece with details pertinent to the trip.
• Note verbal from the Apostolic Nuncio´s office.
• A letter from your local congregation requesting for the visa.
MEDICAL VISIT VISA
1. Please follow the Procedure and Requirements for Short-term Visa.
2. Additional requirements:
• Medical Certificate from your local doctor regarding your health condition.
• Medical Certificate from your doctor in Spain.
STUDENT VISIT VISA (3 months or less)
1. Please follow the Procedure and Requirements for Short-term Visa.
2. Additional requirements: Enrollment Certificate at the University,
School or Center of studies in Spain.
Visa Fee: 4.200 pesos (EXACT AMOUNT ONLY)
TRANSIT VISA FOR SEAFARERS (Spain/Greece)
PROCEDURE
1. Complete the documents required (see the list of requirements below).
2. Put all the documents inside one big legal-sized brown envelope
with applicant´s surname and name, name of agency and vessel,
contact telephone numbers in bold letters on the upper left corner
of the envelope.
3. The applicant or the representative of the shipping agency must
come on the appointment date to file the application and must pay
the visa fee of 4.200 Pesos in CASH (EXACT AMOUNT ONLY).
4. contact CALL CENTER for appointment.
Note: The application must be filed at least FIFTEEN (15) DAYS before the departure.
REQUIREMENTS
Documents must be arranged in two sets as follows:
Set No. 1 :
1. Original passport with validity of at least 6 months (and 1 photocopy of the data page)
(DO NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENT TO THE PASSPORT).
2. Duly accomplished (typewritten) application form. (1 original and 2 photocopies)
Application forms are available at the Ground Floor, ACT Tower,
135 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati or upon request by e-mailing:
conspmanila@mail.mae.es.
3. 1 picture (2”x2”) pasted on the space provided in the application form.
4. Letter from Philippine Shipping Agency (original copy) mentioning the following:
a) Name and personal data of the Seafarer.
b) Departure date from Manila
c) Estimated date of arrival of vessel to Spanish/Greek port
d) Estimated date of departure of vessel from the Spanish/Greek port
e) Next port of call.
f) Flag of vessel
g) Shipping company and its nationality.
5. Letter from the Principal or agent in Spain/Greece written in Spanish/
English with same data required in number 4.
6. Plane ticket and photocopy.
7. Photocopy of the first two pages of Seaman’s book.
8. Photocopy of Philippine Overseas Employment Agency´s (POEA)
Contract and Certificate.
9. Photocopy of the Certificate of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
Set No. 2:
1. Original Valid Seaman´s Book.
2. One photocopy of the duly accomplished application form.
3. Original Philippine Overseas Employment Agency´s (POEA) Contract and Certificate.
4. Original Certificate of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
FOR SEAFARERS BOARDING YACHTS IN GREECE, PLEASE INCLUDE
THIS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT: (the original should be attached to set no.
2, and 1 photocopy should be attached to set no. 1)
• Certificate of employment officially translated into English or Spanish,
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in Greece and stamped by
the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating the following:
a) That the seafarer will be repatriated back to the Philippines
upon the expiration of his/her contract.
b) That the seafarer will not overstay in Greece and exceed
the contractual period.
c) That the seafarer will not do any other job aside from that
on board the Yacht, as per contract of employment.
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL BE REJECTED
STUDENT VISA (more than 90 days/3 months)
PROCEDURE:
1. Complete the documents required. Put all the documents in 1 large
brown envelope (with the applicant´s surname, name and contact number
written in bold letters on the upper left corner of the envelope)
2. The applicant must come personally on the appointment date to file the
application and must pay the visa fee of 4.200 Pesos in CASH (EXACT AMOUNT ONLY).
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Duly accomplished application form
Application forms are available at the Ground Floor, ACT Tower, Sen.
Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati or upon request by e-mailing conspmanila@mail.mae.es.
2. One (1) recent passport-size photo of the applicant (to be pasted
on the application form.
3. Valid passport (with validity of at least 6 months).
4. Enrollment at a public or private university, school or center indicating
the code number assigned to such university, school or center by the
National Registry of Universities (Registro nacional de universidades)
or the National Registry of colleges/centers (Registro estatal de
centros no universitarios), and the details of the course (plan de
estudios) to be taken.
5. Proof of economic means (bank certifications, international credit cards, bank books, ITR).
For minors: Affidavit of support from parents or sponsor, proof of
their economic means, ITR, bank certifications etc..
6. International medical insurance coverage.
a. minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
b. must be recognized in all Schengen States
c. must cover the entire duration of stay
7. Three (3) photocopies of item no. 1 and one (1) photocopy of items 3 to 6.
For non-Filipino applicants: 3 photocopies of item no. 1 and 2 photocopies of items 3 to 6.
If the duration of stay is more than 6 months, the applicant must submit
these additional requirements: (include one photocopy of each document)
1. Duly authenticated MEDICAL CERTIFICATE indicating nonexistence
of Infectious diseases requiring quarantine, according to
International Sanitary Regulations.
2. NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) clearance.
NOTE: OTHER DOCUMENTATION NOT INDICATED MAY BE REQUIRED.
RESIDENCE VISA (without work permit)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Duly accomplished application form.
Application forms are available at the Ground Floor, ACT Tower, 135
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue or upon request by e-mailing: conspmanila@mail.mae.es
2. One recent passport-size picture of the applicant (to be pasted on the application form).
3. Valid passport (with validity of at least 6 months).
4. Proof of economic means, bank certifications, financial statements, certificate of employment, etc.
5. Letter from the applicant explaining the motive for the application
for the visa and indicating the place of residence in Spain.
6. Travel Health Insurance
• Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros
• Must be recognized in all Schengen States.
• Validity period of the insurance coverage must be for the
duration of the visa. (ex. A one year Schengen visa must
have an insurance coverage of one year)
7. Duly authenticated MEDICAL CERTIFICATE indicating non-existence
of infectious diseases requiring quarantine, according to International
Sanitary Regulations.
8. NBI Clearance
9. Two (2) photocopies of items no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8. Three (3)
photocopies of item no. 1
PROCEDURE:
1. Complete the documents required. Put all the documents in 1
large brown envelope (with the applicant´s surname, name and
contact number written in bold letters on the upper left corner of the envelope).
2. The applicant must come personally on the appointment date and
must pay the visa fee of P 4.200 in CASH (EXACT AMOUNT ONLY)
upon submission of the application.
Working Visa
REQUIREMENTS:
1. “AUTORIZACION DE TRABAJO Y RESIDENCIA” (Authorization to
Work) issued by the Spanish Labor Authorities. This authorization
to work must be submitted within the 30-day validity period,
from the date of receipt of the employer, even without the verification
stamp of the Philippine Embassy in Madrid.
2. Duly accomplished application form. Fill up the front and back.
Application forms are available at the Ground Floor, ACT Tower, Sen.
Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati or upon request by e-mailing conspmanila@mail.mae.es.
3. One (1) recent passport-sized picture of the applicant (to be pasted on the application form).
4. Valid passport (with validity of at least 6 months).
5. Valid NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) clearance. Do not
authenticate this document.
6. Valid medical certificate indicating the non-existence of infectious
diseases requiring quarantine, according to International Sanitary
Regulations. The medical examination should be done by the clinic
referred by POEA. The medical certificate has to be authenticated
by the Department of Health, Malacañang Palace, Department of
Foreign Affairs and Spanish Consulate.
7. One (1) xerox/photocopy of items no. 1, 4, 5 & 6. Three (3) xerox/
photocopies of item no. 2. Make sure the copies are clear and legible.
8. 2 big legal-sized BROWN ENVELOPE with APPLICANT´S SURNAME
and NAME as well as the contact TELEPHONE NUMBERS in bold
letters on the upper left corner of the envelope.
9. 2 COPIES of duly filled application form for courier service.
PROCEDURE:
1. Complete the documents required above. Put all documents inside
1 large brown envelope (with the applicant´s surname, name and
contact number written in bold letters on the upper left corner of the envelope).
Important Note:
Since the authorization to work has a validity of only one month,
the applicant is allowed to file his application even without the NBI
clearance and medical certificate, on the condition that these two
documents be submitted on or after the appointment date.
The verification stamp of the Philippine Embassy in Madrid on
the authorization to work is not a requirement of the Spanish
Consulate. It is a requirement of the Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration and has to be acquired prior to the worker´s departure
from the Philippines.
2. The applicant must come personally on the appointment date and
must pay the visa fee of P 4.200 in CASH (EXACT AMOUNT ONLY)
upon submission of the application.
RESIDENCE VISA (PETITION)
For spouses, children (below 18 years) or parents being petitioned by
Filipino relatives with residence permits in Spain
PROCEDURE:
1. Complete the documents required. Put all the documents in 1
large brown envelope (with the applicant´s surname, name and
contact number written in bold letters on the upper left corner of the envelope).
2. The applicant must come personally on the appointment date and
must pay the visa fee of P 4.200 in CASH (EXACT AMOUNT ONLY)
upon submission of the application.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Duly accomplished application form (Fill up the front and back) Application
forms are available at the Ground Floor, ACT Tower, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati or upon request by e-mailing conspmanila@mail.mae.es
2. Copy of the “Autorización de Residencia” issued by the Spanish authorities.
Note: The applicant has to apply for the visa within the 2-month validity
period of the “autorización de residencia”, from the date of receipt of the
petitioner of the said document.
3. Original passport (with validity of at least 6 months).
4. One (1) passport-size photo (to be pasted on the original application form).
5. Duly authenticated LITERAL CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH and
LITERAL MARRIAGE CONTRACT (if applicable) of the applicant and
the petitioner, issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on security paper.
- If delayed / late registration, include Negative Certification from the Local
Civil Registrar, Baptismal Certificate, School Records (from DECS) and
Hospital Records of pregnancy & birth/delivery.
6. Duly authenticated MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (done at any DOH
accredited hospital or clinic) indicating non-existence of infectious
diseases, according to International Sanitary Regulations (validity is 3
months from date of issuance).
7. Duly authenticated NBI clearance (for applicants above 18 years old).
8. Proof of economic dependence –only for parents- (remittance slips over a
period of at least 1 year or a bank certification with a detailed breakdown
of all remittances).
9. For MINORS: PERMIT TO TRAVEL from the Department of Social Welfare
and Development’s (DSWD).
10. Three (3) photocopies of item no. 1 and one (1) photocopy of items 2 to 9.
NOTE: OTHER DOCUMENTATION NOT INDICATED MAY BE REQUIRED