Spain is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for Latin Americans, due to its historical ties, culture and traditions. Currently there are few Latin American countries that still require a Schengen visa to enter 22 countries of the European Union and four of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
The Schengen visa allows you to travel to any of the Schengen States and transit through their territory, but it does not imply an automatic right of entry into the Schengen area. Border authorities may deny entry if proof of the purpose and conditions of travel is not provided or if the other entry conditions are not met.
consular demarcation
In any case, if the only or main destination in Europe is Spain, then the traveler must process the document with the consular representation of that Iberian nation in their country, according to their demarcation.
For example, the demarcation of the General Consulate of Spain in Quito, Located at La Pinta E4-412 and Amazonas streets, it serves residents of the provinces of Esmeraldas, Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Bolívar, Sucumbios, Orellana, Napo, Pastaza and Morona Santiago.
While the General Consulate of Spain in Guayaquil, at Tungurahua 614 and Vélez streets, it serves the inhabitants of the provinces of Guayas, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, El Oro, Manabí, Galápagos, Azuay, Cañar, Zamora Chinchipe and Loja.
Other representations
Keep in mind that the Consulate General of Spain in Quito, in addition to visa applications for Spain, also does so for the Netherlands, Finland and Lithuania, only from the provinces of its consular demarcation. It also represents Greece, Luxembourg, Malta and Portugal for residents throughout Ecuador.
While the General Consulate of Spain in Guayaquil, in addition to being competent to resolve the visa files of those citizens residing in Ecuador whose main destination is Spain, also represents the interests of Lithuania, Finland and the Netherlands for the purposes of stay visas, according to their consular demarcation.
Common mistakes when applying for a visa
Duration time: The Schengen visa allows stays in the Schengen Area of up to 90 days (3 months), in any period of 180 days (6 months) for reasons of tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, studies, non-work practices or activities. of volunteering for a duration not exceeding 90 days, or for other non-profit activities. It also allows territorial and airport transit.
In any case, it is a mistake to request that maximum time. The Para Immigrants portal, specialized in foreigners and Spanish nationality, indicates that when applying for a short-term visa, it is best to request a shorter-term visa since this reinforces the idea that you have to return to your country. Therefore, requesting a 15-day visa is better than a 90-day one.
Not having accommodation: The visitor must have a place to stay to apply for the visa. In order to prove this accommodation requirement, you must present a letter of invitation made by a Spaniard or resident in Spain, or submit a hotel reservation for the days of visiting the country.
Economy ways: One of the main requirements for the granting of a tourist visa is to prove that you have the financial means to travel to Spain. At least you must show that you have 100 euros (about 105 dollars at current exchange rates), for each day. In this way, it would be reasonable if you have 1,500 euros for 15 days.
ties. Another of the basic points when applying for a visa is to demonstrate the ties that unite you to your country to verify that you are going to return and you will not stay living or working. In this case, you can demonstrate it with the presentation of an employment contract, be studying or have a family.
Justify input. It is necessary to demonstrate the reason for your visit. You can manage this with your tour or tourist planning, with the tickets for fairs or congresses or with any document that proves that you are visiting.
Submit Tickets: When you apply for the visa, you must have the round-trip and flight reservations and the dates of the flights must be within the expected periods of stay, as well as those included in the invitation letter if you justify the accommodation with that document. (F)
Source: Eluniverso
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