Spain Visa Petition Example
Dear visitor, welcome to our Spain Visa Petition Example page. In this section, you will find the specific expectations of the Spain Consulate regarding petitions, a ready example text, and details you need to pay attention to.
In the Spain visa application, the intent letter is one of the mandatory documents clearly listed in BLS International's official document list. Although consulate officials may have general information about your trip through the other documents you submit, your petition expresses the purpose of your trip in your own words and demonstrates your good intentions.
Spain Consulate Petition Requirements
When preparing the Spain visa petition, there are some specific rules you need to pay attention to, which differ from other Schengen countries:
- The petition must be written in Spanish or English; petitions prepared in Turkish are not accepted by the Spain Consulate.
- The petition must be included in the file to be submitted to the application center BLS International under the title of intent letter (carta de motivos).
- It must be written on A4 paper, in formal language, and must contain a wet signature.
- It should be addressed to the consulate; the correct addressee should be specified as "Spain Consulate General" (for applicants from Istanbul) or "Spain Embassy" (for applicants from Ankara).
- The travel dates in the petition must match exactly with the flight, hotel reservation, and travel health insurance dates.
Spain Visa Petition Example (Spanish)
Below you can find a sample letter prepared for a tourist trip to Spain.
To the attention of the Consulate General of Spain in Istanbul
Dear Sirs,
I, [Full Name], a Turkish citizen, residing in [City] and working as [profession], am applying for a Schengen visa to travel to Spain for tourism purposes between [date range].
During my stay, I will be staying at [Hotel Name], whose reservation is attached along with my round-trip flight reservation. The expenses of my trip will be covered by my own savings, which is supported by the bank statement included in my file.
I currently work at [Company Name] as [position] and will be on annual leave during the indicated dates. I commit to returning to Turkey before the expiration of my visa and to resume my job upon my return.
I look forward to a favorable assessment of my application.
Sincerely, [Signature] [Full Name] [Date]
Sample Visa Application for Spain (in English)
If you are having difficulty preparing the letter in Spanish, an English letter is also accepted by the Consulate of Spain.
To the Consulate General of Spain in Istanbul
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, [Full Name], a Turkish citizen residing in [City] and working as a [profession], am applying for a Schengen visa to travel to Spain for tourism purposes between [date range].
I will be staying at [Hotel Name] during my trip, and my round-trip flight reservation is enclosed with my application file. My travel expenses will be covered by my personal savings, supported by the bank statement included in my file.
I am currently employed at [Company Name] as a [position] and will be on annual leave during the indicated dates. I confirm that I will return to Turkey before my visa expires and resume my position upon my return.
I kindly request that my application be evaluated favorably.
Sincerely, [Signature] [Full Name] [Date]
These sample texts provide a general framework; each application must be supported by a unique petition specific to your information. The Spanish Consulate can recognize verbatim copied template petitions, and this may negatively affect your application.
Details to Include in Your Petition
- Personal and Professional Background: You should include information about your family, job, or education in your home country. The consulate places great importance on the reasons that will ensure your return.
- Purpose of Travel: Whether it is for tourism, business, family visit, or education, the purpose of your trip should be clearly stated.
- Your Previous Schengen Travels: If you have previously traveled to Spain or another Schengen country, this history should be mentioned as a positive reference in the petition.
- Your Financial Situation: You should clarify in your application how you will cover your travel expenses, your bank account transactions, and any additional income you may have.
Spain Petition Content According to Travel Purpose
- Tourist Travels: Dates, hotel reservation, planned points of visit (such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville), and any tour program should be specified.
- Family/Friends Visits: Your relationship with the inviting person residing in Spain and the details of the invitation should be clearly stated in the petition.
- Business Travels: Information about the Spanish company where the meeting will take place, the invitation letter, and details of the meeting or fair should be specified.
- Student Visa: The name of the educational institution, the duration of the course, and who will cover the expenses should be clarified in the petition.
Complete document list according to your visa category Required Documents for Spain Visa you can find on our page, the general structure of the petition and additional sample templates for different visa types (such as family visit, employer permission letter) How to Write a Visa Petition? you can access from our page.
After preparing your petition, to learn about the appointment process Spain Visa Appointment you can check our page.
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For more details and to start your visa application, you can contact Marsel Visa directly.