CONSULADO GENERAL DE ESPAÑA
MINISTERIO EN LONDRES
DE ASUNTOS EXTERIORES, UNIÓN EUROPEA
Y COOPERACIÓN
01/11/2021
BLS INTERNATIONAL - LONDON · CHECKLIST FOR EU/EEA FAMILY MEMBER VISA
This information leaflet has been generated by the Consulate General of Spain in London and is valid for the
visa application in the United Kingdom. It stipulates the legal requirements requested by this Consulate for
this type of visa and is carried out in cooperation with BLS to facilitate your visa application.
READ IT CAREFULLY AND OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS AS STATED BELOW. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS
OF THE APPLICATION FORM OR TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CAN RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF THE VISA.
YES NO
1. The official visa application form, duly completed in all sections, dated and signed.
This form can be downloaded from BLS, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union
and Cooperation websites.
Failure to complete all sections of the application form can result in the rejection of the visa.
One recent passport size colour photograph, printed in photo paper with white background,
full front, on which the applicant must be bareheaded, without dark glasses or any other item
which may prevent or hinder identification. Veils or head covering are only permitted for religious
reasons; in this case, all facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of
the face must be clearly shown.
Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants
can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document.
This Consular Section does not accept digital retouching in identity photographs.
2. Ordinary passport with the following requirements:
- Valid for a minimum of 90 days from the date of expiration of the visa.
- No older than 10 years.
- With at least 2 consecutive blank pages.
- If the passport is new, previous passports must be submitted.
Photocopy of biometric data page, UK visas, residence permit and other Schengen visas, if any.
3. Proof that you are residing legally in the UK: residence card, resident visa or C/D visa types.
Photocopy of any of the above mentioned document.
4. If spouse is travelling:
- Personal statement by the EU citizen (dated and signed) in English or Spanish saying that
the relationship with his non-EU relative is still ongoing and that they are travelling to Spain
together or meeting there.
If the EU citizen is a Spanish national, the letter must be written in Spanish only.
- Photocopy of the EU citizen ID (Spanish DNI, passport, etc.) must be provided.
5. If parents from an EU minor are travelling:
- Proof of travelling together with their child or meeting him/her in Spain.
- Photocopy of the EU citizen ID (Spanish DNI, passport, etc.) must be provided.
- Letter of intent by the applicant (dated and signed), it must explain in English or Spanish
the reasons to travel.
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MINISTERIO EN LONDRES
DE ASUNTOS EXTERIORES, UNIÓN EUROPEA
Y COOPERACIÓN
01/11/2021
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6. PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP WITH EU CITIZEN:
6.1 If spouse is travelling: certificate of marriage from Spain or from any other EU/EEA
country issued by a valid EU/EEA registry.
If the EU citizen is a Spanish national, you must submit copy of the “Libro de Familia”.
6.2 If registered common-law partner is travelling: certificate issued by a registry of
common-law partnerships from Spain or from any other EU/EEA country.
6.3 If NON registered common-law partner or spouse is travelling:
- Proof of effective cohabitation during at least one year prior to the application (for
instance, rental contract, proof of common residence, etc.)
AND
- Proof of relationship (for instance, marriage certificate from a third country duly
legalized and officially translated into Spanish or English; please visit the
following link to revise if your country of origin requires an Apostille).
- If they have children in common, only proof of effective cohabitation is requested
as well as original birth or adoption certificate proving the relationship between the EU
citizen and the parent (child passport copy must be provided in this case).
- If the EU citizen is a Spanish national, you must submit copy of the “Libro de Familia”.
6.4 If children from the EU citizen or from his registered spouse/partner are travelling:
- Original birth or adoption certificate from an EU/EEA registry. In case of certificates
from third countries, they must be legalised; please visit the following link to revise if
the country of origin requires an Apostille.
- Passports of both parents.
- If the EU citizen is a Spanish national, you must submit copy of the “Libro de Familia”.
- If descendants from registered spouse/partner of EU citizen: certificate of an EU/EEA
registry proving the relationship between the EU citizen and the parent. In case of
certificates from third countries, it must be legalised or bear an Apostille.
6.4.1 In the case of minors travelling without their parents or legal guardians, or
travelling with one single parent, in addition to the documents mentioned
above, applicants must submit notarised authorisation to travel to Spain of both
parents or of the parent who does not travel with the minor. In case of sole
custody, official document proving such.
6.4.2 In the case of children older than 21, in addition to the documents mentioned
above, applicants must submit proof of incapacity or proof of being under the
care of the EU citizen (for instance, proof of economic dependency for at least
one year prior to submission of the application).
6.5 If parents from the EU minor are travelling:
- Original birth or adoption certificate from an EU/EEA registry. In case of certificates
from third countries, they must be legalised; please visit the following link to revise if
the country of origin requires an Apostille.
- Passports of both parents.
- If the EU citizen is a Spanish national, a copy of ‘Libro de Familia’ must be submitted.
6.6 If ascendants from the EU citizen or from his registered spouse/partner are
travelling: certificate of an EU/EEA registry proving the relationship between the EU
citizen or his spouse/partner with the applicant and proof of being under the care of the
EU citizen (for instance, proof of economic dependency for at least one year prior to
submission of the application).
6.7 If other members of the family are travelling: proof of exceptional health or incapacity
circumstances that justify that the EU citizen will take the applicant under his/her care.
7. Proof of travelling together or proof of meeting in the country of destination: for example
travel itineraries, one way, without return (flight tickets, train tickets, coach tickets, ferry tickets or
Eurotunnel tickets with all passengers’ names and tickets between countries when applicable). If
you travel by car, you may provide ferry tickets (one way, without return) with all passengers’
names, a copy of your driving license (if someone else is driving, a letter from him/her and a
copy of his/her ID or passport), proof of car insurance and car registration/rental documentation.
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MINISTERIO EN LONDRES
DE ASUNTOS EXTERIORES, UNIÓN EUROPEA
Y COOPERACIÓN
01/11/2021
INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VISA PROCESS
Applicants are requested to apply well in advance to the intended date of journey (up to 6 months prior to
the departure date, 9 months for seamen). Once at the Consulate, the processing time of the visa is
usually 15 calendar days, but may take up to 45 calendar days. This Consulate General DOES NOT
PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF A VISA PROCESSING, so no request of information
regarding this issue will be answered (neither by phone nor by email).
Only complete applications are accepted. Non-submission of required documents may lead to refusal of visa
application. Once the application is submitted, no changes in dates or conditions of travel will be admitted
unless duly justified.
According to EU and Spanish regulations, the visa for EU/EEA spouse or family members is free, although BLS
may charge service fees. Your application and passport will be forwarded to the Consulate General of Spain in
London.
During the processing time the passport is secured in the Consulate General. Passports can only be withdrawn
during this period if a written request, signed by the applicant, is forwarded to the Consulate through BLS. The
passport will be returned via BLS ONLY within 1 working day. No passports can be withdrawn directly
from the Consulate.
In any case, according to Spanish regulations, the Consulate General of Spain in London, through BLS
International:
- May request any other documents, the appearance of the applicant or a personal interview
- Should resolve all applications within a maximum period of 60 days
- May file the visa application process if, once resolved, it has not been picked up by the applicant within one
month from the notification or grant
The mere submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.
Please kindly note that you can choose between the following options in order to have your passport delivered:
- Pre-paid envelope provided by applicant stating applicant’s complete address
- BLS Guaranteed courier service
- Passport collection in person at BLS-London
SIGNATURES and AGREEMENT
1. For Visa Applicant:
I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS VALID FOR THE VISA APPLICATION AS PER ABOVE.
I HAVE COMPLETED THIS APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH BLS STAFF.
2. For BLS staff:
APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. THE REMARKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH APPLICANT.
Name: Checked by:
Applicant BLS staff full name
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
PRIVACY POLICY
Please find privacy policy of this Consulate on the website http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/Paginas/proteccion.aspx.
In compliance with the regulations of Data Protection, the Consulate performs the processing of your data in order to maintain the relationship
acquired with you. The legitimating basis of the treatment is the maintenance of the relationship and the exercise of public powers. You can
exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion and portability of your data, limitation and opposition to its treatment, as well as not being
subject to decisions based on automated processing of your data with respect to the data contained in said database, sending an email to the
following address: [email protected].
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