How long does it take to get a visa for Spain and Portugal? Do I need two visas?

1. Spain/Portugal visa must be submitted within 3 months before the expected travel date.

Second, you don't need to apply for two visas, you just need to apply for a unified Schengen visa.

The Schengen visa allows you to travel to the following countries:

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Three, Spain visa application materials:

1. Basic materials

1) The visa application form must be filled in correctly in capital letters.

2) A recent color photo with a width of 26-35 mm and a length of 32-45 mm and a white background.

3) Travel medical insurance.

4) Proof of relevant funds.

5) Description of travel purpose.

6) Documents of air ticket reservation and accommodation details.

2. Tourist visa

1) The handwritten or machine-printed application form in English or Spanish must be signed by the applicant himself (minors must be signed by their legal guardians).

2) A recent photo, in color, with a white background, with a width of about 26-35 mm and a length of about 32-45 mm.

3) It is expected that the passport will be valid for at least 3 months after leaving Schengen; There are more than 2 blank pages and copies of all pages.

4) Accidental injury medical insurance. The insurance period covers the entire visa-permitted stay or the entire trip. The insurance liability bears all expenses for medical assistance and returning to China in case of emergency during Schengen. The insured amount is at least 30,000 euros.

5) Air ticket reservation form: If you apply for a multiple-entry tourist visa, you need to provide an air ticket reservation form for your first trip. Note: what is needed is a confirmed round-trip ticket. The air ticket should be paid after the visa is issued.

6) proof of accommodation: proof of accommodation covering the whole journey.

7) Travel plan: a document that can clearly show the travel plan (transportation mode reservation, travel itinerary, etc.). ).

8) Proof of the applicant's solvency: bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months, without proof of deposit.

9) Original residence booklet (without translation) and copies of each page of the residence booklet.

10) The original student ID card of a minor (18 years old or younger) and a letter of certification issued by the school, including the detailed address and telephone number of the school, the leave certificate, the name and position of the approver, and a copy.

1 1) When minors travel alone or with one of their parents:

(1) A notarized certificate of consent to travel issued by parents or legal guardians of both parties who are not accompanying, or parents of the other party or guardians of different lines and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If it is handled overseas, it shall be handled by relevant overseas government agencies.

(2) notarized certificate of relatives or guardians certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

12) on-the-job personnel:

(1) A copy of the company's business license stamped by the company.

(2) The certification letter (English document, or Chinese with English translation) issued by the employer shall be written on the company's official stationery, stamped with the official seal, signature and date, and include the company address, telephone number, fax number, company signatory's name, position, applicant's name, position, income, working years, vacation period and other information.

13) retirees: pension or other proof of fixed income.

14) unemployed adults

(1) Married person, spouse's employment and income certificate, marriage certificate (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

⑵ Single/divorced/widowed: other proof of fixed income.

3. See "Schengen Visa" for more short-term visas (Category C).

4. Student visa

1) The handwritten or machine-printed application form in English or Spanish must be signed by the applicant himself (minors must be signed by their legal guardians).

2) A recent photo, in color, with a white background, with a width of about 26-35 mm and a length of about 32-45 mm.

3) Passport is valid for at least 3 months after expected departure from Schengen, with blank pages of more than 2 pages and full-page copy.

4) Accidental injury medical insurance. The insurance period covers the entire visa-permitted stay or the entire trip. The insurance liability bears all expenses for medical assistance and returning to China in case of emergency during Schengen. The insured amount is at least 30,000 euros.

5) Air ticket reservation form: If it is a multiple-entry tourist visa, the air ticket reservation form for the first trip is required. Note: what is needed is a confirmed round-trip ticket. The air ticket should be paid after the visa is issued.

6) The applicant has a residence certificate during his stay in Spain, and indicates the detailed address (original and photocopy).

7) Hotel reservation cannot be used as proof of accommodation.

8) Original residence booklet (without translation) and copies of each page of the residence booklet.

9) Unaccompanied minor applicants must provide notarial certificate of parents or guardians' consent to study and stay in Spain, indicating the name of the responsible institution and the time of studying abroad, and translate and authenticate (original and photocopy).

10) planned study, training or research.

1 1) Copy of the applicant's highest education, translated and notarized (original and copy). For example, primary schools, junior high schools, vocational education, universities and so on.

12) documents (bank certificate, real estate license, etc. ) Having sufficient economic ability to bear the expenses of staying in Spain and returning to China. The minimum amount is 65,438+000% of the monthly public income target. If the applicant has a scholarship, the amount will be included in the income. Time deposits deposited this year are not accepted.

13) Work certificate of the applicant or family members who bear the expenses (translated into Spanish or English), including: the position held, salary, signature of the person in charge of the company, company seal and contact information.

Iv. materials required for Portuguese visa application

1. For short-term (Class C) visas, see "Schengen Visa".

2. Long-term (D) visa.

1) A complete application form signed by the applicant, two photos with a white background and 3.5x112.5px photos taken in the last12 months.

2) Passport (valid for at least 3 months after the expiration of the visa application, with at least two blank visa pages) and personal information page. If you have an extension page and a visa from other countries, you need to provide a copy.

3) Notarial certificate with no criminal record in China (translated into English or Portuguese), with double authentication. (If the applicant stays in other countries for more than one year, he/she must show that he/she has no criminal record during his/her stay).

4) Original household registration book, copies of all pages with contents and English or Portuguese translations.

5) Hotel reservation confirmation form.

6) Proof of the applicant's economic status.

7) Air ticket reservation form.

8) Medical insurance, covering accidental injuries during the whole trip, including at least 30,000 euros of medical care and medical rescue. Provide originals and copies.

9) Certificate of academic qualifications/professional qualifications (translated into English or Portuguese) and double certification (visa applicants who go abroad for medical treatment or accompany sick family members do not need to provide this certificate).

10) 16 Under the age of no capacity for civil conduct, parents/legal guardians' consent must be presented. No proof of criminal record is required.

1 1) Depending on the type of visa and the purpose of applying for a visa, the following additional materials are required:

(1) employment contract

The work contract signed by both parties shall be notarized in Portugal.

According to the law, provide the recruitment approval certificate issued by the Portuguese Labor and Vocational Training Bureau.

If the applicant's occupation requires relevant professional qualifications according to the legal requirements, the applicant should show the professional qualification certificate issued by the relevant Portuguese institutions.

(2) Self-employment or investment visa

individual operation

The labor contract signed by the applicant and the employer.

If applicable, relevant professional qualification certificates shall be provided.

investment

Statement of investment intention, including investment scale, investment amount and investment cycle.

Relevant certificates of the applicant's past business and investment activities.

Financial or banking certificate of Portuguese investment activities.

(three) engaged in research and development, teaching or high-tech work in institutions of higher learning;

:: Research activities

The certificate issued by the official institution to accept the applicant to work in a research institution can be a work contract, a service contract or a scholarship.

Scholarship certificates issued by official institutions.

Teaching in an institution of higher learning: a work contract or service contract signed with an institution of higher learning.

Engaged in high-tech work: the work contract or service contract is used to prove that the applicant will engage in high-tech work.

(4) Visa application for the purpose of studying and exchanging students for middle school, internship or volunteer work:

Study visa

University:

Admission certificate of institutions of higher learning (scholars with Camons Scholarship need not provide it).

Scholarship certificate, if applicable.

Middle school:

Minimum age requirement.

Secondary school entrance certificate.

Accommodation certificates can be issued by local families in Portugal or other forms of accommodation certificates.

Minor applicants must produce a power of attorney issued by their parents or legal guardians. This document was notarized first and then certified twice.

Internship:

Acceptance certificate issued by internship program.

Training contracts and plans.

Volunteer work

Applicants must reach the minimum working age.

The acceptance certificate issued by the receiving institution of the volunteer work that the applicant is about to participate in.

5] Apply for a visa as a performer.

Work contract signed by the applicant and the Portuguese inviter.

Previous work experience or experience in related fields proves that notarization and double certification are needed.

(6) Family reunion visa

Original approval issued by the Portuguese Immigration Service (SEF).

Comply with Articles 98 and 99 of Portuguese Regulation 23/2007.

Marriage certificate and double certification, if applicable.

If applicable, notarized birth certificate and double certificate.

Affinity notarial certificate, double authentication.

If parents depend on their children, they must produce relevant certificates to prove that parents are financially dependent on their children in Portugal.

Note: The above two certifications are all certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or the Foreign Affairs Office authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Portuguese Embassy in China.