Spain

Location: Upperhill commercial bank of Africa building 3rd floor
P.O.  Box 45503 – 00100, Nairobi
Tel: +254 (0) 20 – 2720222/3/4/5
Fax: +254 (0) 20 – 2720226
Email: emb.nairobi@mae.es

Visa Applications: 10.00am to 03.00pm Mondays- Friday

Requirements

Application to be presented in person

• Application on the official form, hand written or typed, in capital letter, duly completed and signed.
• One recent photograph,4 x 5 cms, in color but a plain white background without shadows showing full front face, and both ears, preferably without spectacle, and with no hat nor scarf nor sunglasses.
• Valid passport or official travel document accepted by Schengen countries, and valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the visa, with at least one blank visa page.
• Previous passport if any
• Kenyan resident permit or re-entry stamp in passport of non-Kenyans valid minimum 3 months after expiry of the visa (bank statement)
• Birth and / or marriage certificate may be required
• Invitation /proof of purpose of travel
• Personal Bank statement
• Evidence of accommodation in host country e.g. invitation from friends or family, hotel reservation, copy of lease agreement/title deed)
• Proof of sufficient funds or evidence of maintenance in host country
• Letter from employment, including information on leave of absence, if applicable
• If  unaccompanied minor, signed letter of authorization and parental consent and a copy of parent/guardians passport
• Confirmed flight reservation, once the visa is authorized, the ticket will have to be presented.
• International Medical Insurance ( Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros) covering eventual fees for health care covering all schengen countries, hospital emergencies and medical repatriation ( original and one photocopy)

• Visa fee: 5,836/= p.p.  for all passport holders
• A personal interview may be necessary at the discretion of the consul.

Note: all documents must be submitted at the same time as the application form. Incomplete application will not be accepted.

Additional specific required documentation supporting a visa application depends on the purpose of the visit 

1. Purpose of Visit: Visiting friends / relatives

• Official Invitation signed at a Spanish Police Station, specifying duration of visit, and confirming that accommodation, living expenses e.tc will be met.
• Proof of relationship to relative: birth certificate of applicant and birth certificate of relative, to prove said relationship.
• If employed, approval of leave via letter from employer
• If applicant finances the stay, bank statement or salary slips of previous three months as poof of adequate financial means. Originals only accepted.
1. Purpose of visit: Tourism:

• Travel itinerary from Travel agent
• Confirmed hotel reservation
• If employed, letter from the employer stating current position and monthly salary, and approval of leave. This letter must mention the complete company name, address, with telephone and telex numbers
• Bank statement or salary slips of previous three months as proof of solvency / adequate financial means. Original only accepted. Other documents proving adequate financial means.

1. Purpose of visit; Business:

• If self employed, copy of company registration in Kenya
• If working for a company, official letter from the employer, stating purpose of travel, and specifying who will finance the business trip. This letter must mention the complete company name, address, with email address, telephone and telefax numbers, where possible.
• Invitation from the company in Spain
• Bank statement or salary slips of previous three months as proof of solvency / adequate financial means.
• All the above documents must be presented in its original form.

1. Purpose of visit: Conference / Course / Training

• Invitation from the organizer of the conference / course in Spain to be forwarded directly by the said organizer, to the embassy of Spain in Kenya.
• If working for a company, original letter from the employer stating purpose of the conference / course, and who will finance the same. This letter must mention the complete company name, address, with e-mail address, telephone and telefax numbers, where possible.
• Proof of payment of conference / course
• Bank statements or salary slips of previous three months as proof of solvency / adequate means.

The consular section reserves the right to request any complementary documentation it considers necessary.

GRANTING OF THE VISA

Once all the required documents are presented, the consular section will decide within five working days, on the granting or denying of the visa.

All applicants may enquire about the position by calling on telephone 254 20 342228 / 32.