To apply for a Spanish visa from Kuwait, visit the specialized BLS International center and then submit the required documents and papers attached to the visa application. An appointment must be booked in advance through the official website to benefit from the application service through this company’s centers.
A Kuwaiti citizen cannot go to Spain without obtaining a visa, and the same is the case for many nationalities residing in the State of Kuwait. This visa is applied for through the BLS International office in person and all required documents are submitted.
To obtain a Spanish visa from Kuwait, Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Go directly to the BLS International website “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the Book an appointment icon from the website interface.
Step 3: Follow the instructions to create a new account and then log in.
Step 4: Submit a request to schedule an appointment to apply for a Spain visa from Kuwait.
Step 5: Go to the Spain Visa Application Center on the scheduled appointment.
Step 6: Submit the application, along with the documents, to the competent employee.
Step 7: Pay the fees and then wait for the application to be processed and the visa to be issued.
Types of Spain Visas for Kuwait Residents
The following list shows the types of Spain visa from Kuwait:
Tourist Visa.
Business Visa.
Transit Visa.
EEA/EU Dependent Visa.
Medical Visa.
Requirements for obtaining a Spanish visa from Kuwait
The following table shows the requirements for a Spain visa from Kuwait:
Visa Type
Requirements
Tourist Visa
Original duly completed and signed application form.
Original passport and a copy of your passport bio-page, must be at least 6 months valid from the date of travel.
Kuwait residence permit for non-GCC nationals must be valid until the date of return and passport must contain 2 empty pages.
1 recent passport size photograph white background – ICAO compliant.
Stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Not older than 6 months.
Original or copy of Travel Insurance covering the territory of the Member states of the Schengen agreement and with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR for medical expenses.
Confirmed flight reservations/booking with either booking reference or ticket number.
Proof of accommodation:
Confirmed hotel reservations.
Invitation letter with attached passport copy and accommodation proof.
Applicants who own a house in Spain can prove their ownership of a house by providing Updated Nota Simple Informative” issued by Property Registry in Spain not older than 6 months, Any other document will not be considered.
For non-Kuwaiti nationals:
Updated and recent salary certificate.
Original up-to-date 6 months bank statement – If printed online, must be stamped by issuing bank.
Business Visa
Passports must contain the following information:
A stamp with person’s identity, date and place of birth, date and place of issue and expiry data translated into French or English.
Short stay visas – Schengen.
1 recent passport size photograph white background – ICAO compliant.
The procedures and conditions for issuing these visas are set out in European Parliament and Council Regulation (CE) No. 810/2009, which establishes a Community Code on visas.
The short stay visa application must be submitted on a duly completed application form – original and copy, which can be downloaded free of charge from this web page or can also be obtained free of charge from Spanish Diplomatic Missions or Consular Offices abroad.
The visa must be applied for either in person or through a duly accredited representative in the Diplomatic Mission or Spanish Consular Office in the country where the applicant legally resides. If there is no Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office in a particular country, applicants can apply for the visa in the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office that represents Spain in that country.
When submitting the visa application, the established fee must be paid (generally €60). This fee is non-refundable and therefore will not be refunded if the visa application is unsuccessful. Under certain circumstances applicants may be entitled to a reduction or may be exempt from paying the fee. Please consult the Diplomatic Missions or Spanish Consular Offices. For all other necessary requirements, please consult the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office where the visa application is being made as these may vary according to the reason for the visit and the applicant’s country of origin.
The maximum period for processing short stay – Schengen visa applications is fifteen calendar days from the date the application is submitted. This period can be extended to a maximum of 30 calendar days in specific cases, especially if a more detailed examination of the application is required. By way of exception, in specific cases in which additional documentation is required, this period can be extended to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
If the visa is issued, it must be collected in person from the competent Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office, or collected by a duly authorised representative, within a period of one month from the date that notification is given of the award.
If the visa application is unsuccessful, the applicant will be notified via a standard form stating the reason the visa was refused. In this case, the applicant can file a judicial review appeal before the High Court in Madrid within a period of two months from the notification date or optionally, an appeal for review before the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office within one month from the notification date.
If travelling on business:
Original letter of invitation from a duly registered company in Spain specifying the dates and purpose of visit and which part is responsible for the travel expenses.
Original letter from employer specifying the dates and the purpose of visit and which part is responsible for the travel expenses.
Accommodation details including hotel reservation and length of stay.
Transit Visa
Original duly completed and signed application form.
Original passport and a copy of your passport bio-page, must be at least 6 months valid from the date of travel.
Kuwait residence permit for non-GCC nationals must be valid until the date of return and passport must contain 2 empty pages.
1 recent passport size photograph white background – ICAO compliant.
Original or copy of Travel Insurance covering the territory of the Member states of the Schengen agreement and with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR for medical expenses.
Confirmed flight reservations/booking with either booking reference or ticket number.
Valid visa of the country of final destination.
EEA/EU Dependent Visa
Original duly completed and signed application form.
Original passport, must be at least 6 months valid from the date of travel.
Kuwait residence permit (for non-GCC nationals) must be valid until the date of return and passport must contain 2 empty pages.
1 recent passport size photograph white background – ICAO compliant.
Proof of relation, marriage contract must be updated and registered in the EU country when used to prove the relationship.
For descendants over 21 and ascendants: proof that you are economically dependents of EU/EEA citizen.
Copy of EEA DEPENDENT passport.
Any proof that you are travelling or joining the EU/EEA citizen.
any proof that the EU/EEA citizen is living in Spain either flight or hotel reservations which shows both the name of the EU citizen and applicants.
Medical Visa
Original passport and a copy of your passport bio-page, must be at least 6 months valid from the date of travel.
Kuwait residence permit for non-GCC nationals must be valid until the date of return and passport must contain 2 empty pages.
1 recent passport size photograph white background – ICAO compliant.
Photograph not older than 6 months.
Confirmed flight reservations with either booking reference or ticket number.
Medical report issued by the doctor in charge of treatment in Kuwait or Written confirmation of appointment with doctor in charge of treatment in Spain or Letter from Kuwait Government Authority confirming that all expenses will be covered by them.
For person escorting the patient: Confirmed hotel booking – Full address of the hotel is a must.
For non-Kuwaiti nationals:
Updated and recent salary certificate.
Original up-to-date 6 months bank statement – If printed online, must be stamped by issuing bank.
Fees for obtaining a Spain visa from Kuwait
The following table shows the Spain visa fees from Kuwait:
Item
Visa Type
Fees
Tourist – 12 years old and above
Tourist Visa
30.220 KWD
6 – 11 years old
Tourist Visa
15.110 KWD
Below 6 years old
Tourist Visa
Free
Business
Business Visa
30.220 KWD
Tourist – 12 years old and above
Transit Visa
30.220 KWD
6 – 11 years old
Transit Visa
15.110 KWD
Below 6 years old
Transit Visa
Free
EEA spouse/dependants
EEA/EU Dependent Visa
Free
Tourist – 12 years old and above
Medical Visa
30.220 KWD
6 – 11 years old
Medical Visa
15.110 KWD
Below 6 years old
Medical Visa
Free
Spain visa from Kuwait processing Time
The following table shows the processing time for a Spain visa from Kuwait:
Visa Type
processing Time
Tourist Visa
Applications can be processed within 15 – 45 days
Business Visa
Minimum of 12 to 15 days are required for processing business Visa
Transit Visa
Applications can be processed within 15 – 45 days
EEA/EU Dependent Visa
Applications can be processed within 15 – 45 days
Medical Visa
Applications can be processed within 15 – 45 days
Where to apply for a Spain visa from Kuwait
The following table shows where to apply for a Spanish visa from Kuwait:
Item
the details
Application center name
Spain Visa Application Center – Kuwait
Address
office No 1.2.3, Floor 6, Kamco Invest, Khalid Ibn Al Waleed St, Kuwait City
Timings – Business Hours
From 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Timings – Passport Collection Time
From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Timings – Submission Time
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Ramadan Timings – Business Hours
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Ramadan Timings – Passport Collection Time
From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Ramadan Timings – Submission Time
From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Ramadan Timings – Prime Time
From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Sunday to Thursday.
Timings – Call Center
Business hours from 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Email
info.kwi@blshelpline.com
Apply for Spain visa from Kuwait link
Spain visa applications are submitted from Kuwait by booking an appointment to visit the BLS International Center via the link kuwait.blsspainvisa.com directly, then going to the center and completing the application.
Conclusion
To obtain a Spanish visa in Kuwait, you must visit the BLS International Center in person after booking an appointment through the official website. You must verify that all conditions are met and all required documents are provided before going to submit the application.
Questions & Answers
Does a Kuwaiti citizen need a visa to travel to Spain?
Yes, a Kuwaiti citizen needs a visa to travel to Spain.
Can I apply for a Spanish visa from Kuwait online?
No, there is no online service for applying for a Spanish visa from Kuwait, but an appointment must be booked online.
Where to apply for a Spanish visa from Kuwait online?
Apply for a Spain visa from Kuwait by going to the Spain Visa Application Center.
How much is the fee for a Spain visa from Kuwait online?
Some categories of Spain visa are extracted from Kuwait for free while some require fees not exceeding 30.220 KWD.
Is it possible to go to Spain from Kuwait with a Schengen visa?
Yes, it is possible to travel to Spain from Kuwait with a Schengen visa.
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