Family/friend visit visa
A Schengen visa to visit family members or friends living in Spain for a short stay (up to 90 days within any 180-day period).
Who is it for?
For people visiting relatives or friends who live in Spain.
Key documents
- Schengen visa application form and photo
- Valid passport
- Official invitation letter obtained by the host at a police station in Spain
- Copy of the host's ID/passport
- Proof of the host's accommodation
- Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
- Round-trip ticket reservation
This is a general list. Check the exact requirements with the consulate or BLS centre.
FeeThe Schengen visa fee for Azerbaijani nationals is €35 (under the EU–Azerbaijan Visa Facilitation Agreement; free for some categories).
Processing timeVaries; check with the consulate or BLS centre.
Legal basisSchengen Visa Code (EU Regulation 810/2009)
Official application formDownload the official form (PDF)The form is downloaded from the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is for consular applications; applications from within Spain use the UGE form.
