If you're from a visa-exempt country (like US, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.), you can visit Spain for up to 90 days without a visa. You need a visa if:

• Your country doesn't have visa-free access to Schengen Area
• You plan to stay longer than 90 days

Spain is part of the Schengen Area. A Spanish Schengen Visa allows:

• Short stays up to 90 days within 180-day period
• Travel to other Schengen countries
• Tourism, business, or conference attendance purposes

1. Completed application form (download from Spanish consulate website)
2. Passport valid for 3+ months beyond your stay with 2 blank pages
3. Two recent passport photos (35x45mm, white background)
4. Travel medical insurance covering €30,000+ medical expenses
5. Round-trip flight itinerary (reservation)
6. Hotel reservations or invitation letter from host
7. Proof of sufficient funds (€100/day minimum)
8. Conference invitation letter (if attending ICKEM 2026)
9. Proof of employment/student status

• Apply at least 3-4 weeks before your planned trip
• All documents must be in Spanish or officially translated
• First-time applicants must provide biometric data
• Visa fee is non-refundable regardless of application outcome