Basic Travel Requirements for Namibians visiting
Spain
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Spanish Visa.
- Your Namibian passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required.
- Duly completed visa application form which has been signed and stamped where necessary.
- Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa.
- Spain Travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000€ coverage within Spain and the entire Schengen area.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Spain and itinerary.
- Flight Reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Spain.
- Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable).
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Spain.
Spain Visa for Namibians
Facts about Spain
There is a lot of top tourist attraction in the city of Spain. Travelers can pick from visiting the beaches in Ibiza to letting off steam on the popular white-sand beaches in Gran Canaria and seeing a lot of historical sites in the country. You are definitely guaranteed a fun-filled stay in the city of Spain.
Recent data showed tourist visits to Spain rose 8.9 percent year-on-year to 82 million tourists. This makes Spain the second most visited country in the world after France.
Spain has 17 sovereign regions with different geography and culture. It is a country on Europe’s Iberian peninsula. Its capital city is Madrid which houses the royal palace and the prestigious Prado museum.
Types of Spain Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | More than 90 days |
| Transit visa | 10 days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Spain Visa
- Your Namibian passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required.
- Duly completed visa application form which has been signed and stamped where necessary.
- Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa.
- Spain Travel Insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000€ coverage within Spain and the entire Schengen area.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Spain and itinerary.
- Flight Reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Spain.
- Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable).
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Spain.
Spain Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A business visa is needed for individuals who are travelling to Spain to carry out business activities.
- Invitation letter from the Spanish company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit.
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
- Business bank statement of the latest 6 months.
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents.
- This visa permits you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
- Employment certificate, Bank Certificate/Statement.
- Detailed copy of your travel itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Invitation Letter in Spanish from the Spanish business partner.
- You also need to present proof that you have a Spain Travel Insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 to cover for any medical emergencies for the entire duration of your stay in Spain.
Spain Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Tourist visa is issued to individuals who intend to visit Spain for tourism purposes.
- Invitation letter from your family or friends in Spain with the address and phone number .
- Photograph:
- Two passport size photographs.
- Taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality paper.
- Bank statement of the last 6 months.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Spain and itinerary.
- Passport copies.
- Sufficient funds for the duration of stay in Spain.
- The tourist visa is valid for a period of 90 days.
- Hotel Booking Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Spain.
- It generally takes 15 days to process the visa depending on the embassy or consulate.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Spain.
Spain Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Namibian Students who intend to study in Spain can apply for this type of visa.
- Two recent passport photos size with a white background. Staple one photo on each of the application forms.
- Letter of acceptance as a full-time student from Spain’s University/School indicating the name, address and registration number of the school with Spain’s Department of Education.
- Full payment of all of the costs of tuition, duration of the program, subjects of the study and hours of study per week, which must be no less than 20.
- Health Insurance (only the original form will be accepted): International insurance coverage for health/accident with minimum coverage equal to 30,000 EUR during the planning period of stay in Spain (or its equivalency in dollars).
- Proof of financial aid or scholarship for at least $1,000 per month for room and board.
- Notarized letter from your parents or legal guardians assuming full financial responsibility for at least $1,000 per month for room and board.
- Personal bank account statements showing at least $1,000 per month of stay.
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses.
- Certificate of completion or courses attended.
- Financial sustenance .
- Applicant who is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
Spain Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants of this visa have the intention of boarding a connecting flight from Spain to their destination country
- The traveller must be in possession of a valid passport.
- Copy of your valid visa for your final destination
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to work or study while they are in the country.
- Confirmed onward airline ticket
- Visa or other type of entry permit in the transit country
- A child (under 18) who is not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must be ready to present a notarized parental letter of consent, a notarized copy of their birth certificate and
- Valid health/accident/repatriation insurance with full international coverage
Spain Visa Fees
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
60.00 (EUR)
Spain Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Namibia
Windhoek
Bismarck Street 58 P.O. Box 21811 Windhoek
www.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/windhoek
emb.windhoek@maec.es
(+264) 61 22 30 66, (+264) 61 22 40 38