FREQUENT QUESTIONS

For the visa application – Spain

1.- How far in advance can I request my appointment at the Consulate?

An appointment can be requested up to three months before the start of studies, but it is recommended to do so as far in advance as possible. It is not necessary for the applicant to have documentation proving admission to a teaching center to request an appointment. However, on the day of the appointment you must present this documentation, so it is your responsibility to obtain it before that day.

2.- What ways exist to submit a visa application?

As a requirement, the visa applicant must present all the documentation indicated in the visa requirements sheet.

3.- Do I have to present all the requirements requested for the visa?

Yes, in person at the visa section of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, at Los Pinos Street, 490 – San Isidro, Lima 27, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is necessary to request an appointment through the appointment system of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, since the Consulate does not advance appointments.

4.- Does my passport photograph count as the photograph requested as a visa requirement?

No, the passport photo does not count. Photographs submitted for the visa must be original and meet the specified size and background color requirements. The standard size of a photograph is 45 x 35 mm (maximum measurement) and must be taken within the last month. (Review photography requirements).

5.- My passport expires soon, can I apply for a visa?

The passport is required to expire at least 3 months after returning from Spain.

6.- Where is the visa application processed?

In person at the visa section of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, at Los Pinos Street, 490 – San Isidro, Lima 27, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is necessary to request an appointment through the appointment system of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, since the Consulate does not advance appointments.

7.- Is it necessary for the applicant to be present on the day the application is submitted?

Yes, it is a requirement.

8.- Can someone accompany the visa applicant on the day of their appointment with the Spanish consulate?

No, entry to the Spanish Embassy is only for applicants.

9.- How far in advance should you arrive at the Consulate on the day of the appointment?

Applicant must show up 15 minutes before their designated appointment time. There is no official dress code, although formal attire is recommended but without excesses, seeking a middle ground between elegance and informality.

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