Schengen Visa for Spain ... QUESTIONS

[Donutz]

I will celebrate my birthday in Barcelona with my husband in November, 5 nights and will go back to UK after.


Questions:

1. My passports are still with my single name so just to make sure I will still ask, I will still need to put on my application form the name that I have in my passport and BRP correct?

Use the name in your passport. Besides not in all countries does the (female) spouse need to change her name after marrying so your birth name is not a sign of not being married.

2. Knowing that I will still use my single name, I am married as my civil status?

Yes.

3. Is it less chance to be approved if I will tick (Multiple entry) visa?

No, but they may wish to know why. Explain that you and your spouse plan to do Schengen trips more frequently in the cover letter.

4. marriage certificate is not mandatory, but I might as well submit it to support my answer that I am married, however since it is not mandatory, should I still need to provide the original copy of my marriage certificate?

Not mandatory but usually it's the primary source to confirm your marital status, so include it, preferably legalized as well. They love official stamps! Show the original, hand in a copy after they confirm that they saw the original.

5. do I have to photocopy my husband's passport?

Yes, they need a copy of the EU spouse' passport and that if the non-EU family member.

6. is £3000 in my bank is enough?

There is no financial requirements, questions like these are marked with an * and can be skipped. They should not be asking about proof of funds, accomodation, insurance etc.

7. I don't get the travel insurance, how, where to get it?

you don't need it but if you do there are various companies (Axa insurance?)

8. It shows on some website there is an option of couple there so I should choose it as for my husband as well even is he doesn't need visa?

?? there is only one applicant and non-applicants often cannot enter the embassy or visa service center.

9. if I will be ticking multiple entry visa, should I apply for annual travel insurance? if single trip, just single trip insurance?

If you do get insurance, it is not a requirement, pick what seems the mist wise financial wise.

10. What is the validity of this visa? once it expires and apply again, is there any changes with the validity of it?

It depends on the type of visa, single entry visas can be valid for up to 90 days (plus 15 day grace period to give you some time to depart later then planned). multiple entry visas can be valid between 6 months and 5 years.

11. as per document required, application form has to be signed twice... twice? So I should sign twice at the bottom of the page 4? or one at the bottom of page 3, and one at the bottom of page 4?

unless my memory fails me the Schengen application form only needs to be signed once on the last page?

**questions on the form



32. name and address of the inviting company/organisation?
- how will I answer it if no one invited us, it will just be from our own money? on question 31, it shows there that if not applicable, just indicate the information of the hotel etc. but on 32 question should i just answer it with N/A?

Those questions are irrelevant and can be skipped.

33. Cost of travelling and living during applicant's stay is covered

*by herself
*by a sponsor (other please specify)

I have enough on my bank but of course I still want to show that it's gonna be me and my husband who will spend our travel, should I tick the two box? and provide my bank statements and my husband's?

This question is also marked with an astriks and can be skipped.

34. Personal data of the family member who is an EU, EEA or CH citizen
- my husband is British, is he counted as an EU, EEA or CH citizen?

Yes, most definitely as long as the UK is in the EU.

I cannot believe how these stuff cost me alot, more expensive than the flight tickets seriously! 5 nights of stay and its so nightmare spending almost £100 just for this visa!

sorry I just want everything to be precise and accurate

No worries, preparation is the key.

One more tip: purpose of the journey would be 'other' and then specify that you and your British spouse are going on holiday to Spain (or amy other EU/EEA country except the UK). And let your spouse write a letter explsining he is a UK citizen taking his PH spouse on holiday etc. It should be very clear to the embassy that you are family (by marriage), ID the both of you and that you join him on thr trip (letter should do, but some embassies are more happy with flight reservation even though technically they should not be asking that!).

[Jentobeharrison]

One more tip: purpose of the journey would be 'other' and then specify that you and your British spouse are going on holiday to Spain (or amy other EU/EEA country except the UK). And let your spouse write a letter explsining he is a UK citizen taking his PH spouse on holiday etc. It should be very clear to the embassy that you are family (by marriage), ID the both of you and that you join him on thr trip (letter should do, but some embassies are more happy with flight reservation even though technically they should not be asking that!).

I want to thank you for being straightforward with the answer, however may I know why do I have to answer "other" instead of "tourism"?

[Donutz]

You're welcome.

Why not check the "tourism" box? Because it's not a regular tourist visa, but an EU/EEA family member application. If you indicate this clearly on the form there can't be any confussion or doubt by the embassy on which regulations the application should be tested on: Applicant joining EU spouse (on holiday, business, immigration or other purposes that does not matter). Though if you chose 'tourism' no real harm done aslong as it's very clear that it is no regular tourist application.

[Jentobeharrison]

You're welcome.

Why not check the "tourism" box? Because it's not a regular tourist visa, but an EU/EEA family member application. If you indicate this clearly on the form there can't be any confussion or doubt by the embassy on which regulations the application should be tested on: Applicant joining EU spouse (on holiday, business, immigration or other purposes that does not matter). Though if you chose 'tourism' no real harm done aslong as it's very clear that it is no regular tourist application.

So if I tick other what should I put to specify my purpose of travelling there?

[Arthur Little]

So if I tick other what should I put to specify my purpose of travelling there?

Simply insert "Going on holiday with my British husband" ... ... surely the Spanish Embassy cannot quibble with that!

[marksroomspain]

So if I tick other what should I put to specify my purpose of travelling there?

Jhen I suppose you will be applying at Spanish Embassy Manchester or at vfs global agency Manchester.

My wife actually applied at vfs global Manchester and just paid an agency fee of £17 the visa itself was issued free of charge due to her been married to a EU Citizen.

I would recommend using vfs for the small fee as they check every document to make sure it all complies to the Spanish Embassies strict protocol and also peace of mind that everything is covered.

When Jamie applied with them she had her passport back after just 8 days with visa inside.

What was asked from us was confirmation of return flights back to UK which must be issued by the airline themselves ie: the booking confirmation showing dates flights and monies paid etc....

Nothing else with an asterix needs to be completed, no savings, no insurance etc...

Good Luck Jhen.....

[Jentobeharrison]

Wow I just realised that I was looking at the Tourist Visa Hyperlink that is why it shows that I need travel insurance, provide financial statements and visa fee, now I know that I should rely on "EU spouse" not "tourist visa"!!!

[marksroomspain]

Wow I just realised that I was looking at the Tourist Visa Hyperlink that is why it shows that I need travel insurance, provide financial statements and visa fee, now I know that I should rely on "EU spouse" not "tourist visa"!!!

Made my night a deserved rep now do it right girl....