🇪🇸 Spain Visa Refusal
Applicants who apply for a Schengen visa or a residence-type D visa for Spain are evaluated by the Spanish Consulates in Turkey. At the end of this evaluation, the Consulate may either approve the visa or issue a refusal decision. In the case of a Spain visa refusal, the applicant has the right to appeal. The refusal decision can be appealed by submitting an objection petition to the Spanish Consulate where the application was made within 30 days from the date the decision is received.
📌 Why Is a Spain Visa Refused?
There are several reasons why a Spain visa application may be refused. The documents submitted, the extent to which they support the purpose of travel, and their reliability play a decisive role in the outcome.
📝 Lack of a Clear Travel Purpose
One of the most common reasons for visa refusals is the lack of clarity in the stated purpose of travel. Travel to Spain may be for tourism, business, family/relative visits, or cultural purposes. However, the submitted documents must support this purpose convincingly. For example, in a tourist visa application, hotel reservations, flight tickets, travel health insurance, and the visa request letter must be consistent and mutually supportive. Simply submitting documents is not enough; they must also convincingly demonstrate the applicant’s purpose of travel.
📝 Doubts About Returning After Visa Expiry
Another frequent reason for Spain visa refusal is the lack of confidence that the applicant will return to their home country after the visa expires. Documents proving the applicant’s professional, familial, and social ties in Turkey must be included in the application file. Work contracts, leave approval letters, SGK (social security) records, and a strong visa request letter play an important role in this regard.
📝 Insufficient Financial Evidence
A further reason for Spain visa refusals is insufficient financial means. Bank statements must show regular financial activity without extraordinary or unexplained large transactions. The Consulate requires a minimum balance of €1065 for stays of 1–9 days, and €118 per day for stays exceeding 9 days.
📝 Violations of Schengen Visa Regulations
The applicant’s previous Schengen travel history is also taken into consideration. Overstaying a previously issued visa (except for force majeure reasons), staying longer than 90 days, or having an entry ban within the Schengen zone are grounds for a Spain visa refusal.
📝 Invalid Travel Health Insurance
Travel health insurance is mandatory for Schengen visa applications. The insurance must be valid for all Schengen countries, provide coverage of at least €30,000, and cover the entire travel period. Failure to meet these conditions is one of the common reasons for refusal.
🕒 Spain Visa Refusal 2025 – Appeal Process
A refusal decision can be appealed within 30 days by submitting an objection petition to the Spanish Consulate where the application was made. In the appeal, the reason for refusal must be rectified and documented. For example, if the refusal was due to insufficient financial proof, updated and stronger bank account statements must be submitted. If the refusal was due to invalid travel insurance, a new policy covering the correct dates must be attached to the petition.
At Marsel Visa, our experts assist you in preparing a professional appeal petition and provide guidance throughout the process to increase the chances of a positive outcome.