Transit Visa

This visa is intended for applicants travelling to via Spain to another non-Schengen destination. This visa does not allow the visa holder to work in Spain apart from the purpose stated at the time of application.

Only legal residents of Bahrain who has valid Bahrain residency that covers the entire duration of the trip (‘til the date of return) can apply at the Visa Application Center.

The Embassy reserves the right to call on applicants for interview if further details or documents are required.

Visa applicants must submit their application in person and enrol their biometric (fingerprints) at the time of submission.

Only applicants travelling within the next 3 months (90 days) can submit their application.

Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted; and the visa application can only be processed upon receipt of all documents required by the Embassy (see List of required documents).

Visa fees are non-refundable and have to be paid only in cash at the time of submission.

Applications for visas require minimum 3 to 5 days for nationalities without consultation and minimum 10 days for nationalities which require consultation (kindly check upon submission). Note: It is recommended that you apply early, as processing period could take longer than the usual processing time.

Applicants should read attentively the information provided on this site, and must take an appointment through

Website: bahrain.blsspainvisa.com

Call Centre No: +973 17000278

Kindly schedule your appointment to submit your application.

Applicants can choose to lodge visa applications directly at the Embassy of Spain in Kuwait (subject for appointment with the Embassy).

Note: All applicants travelling for any reason are required to submit their original 6 months updated bank statement (if it is printed through the internet, bank statement should be stamped by the issuing bank).

Please Note: There is a service charge of USD 18.50 per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants. Minors below 6 years of age are exempted from the visa fees and service charge. Special passport holders are exempted from visa fees.

CATEGORY	VISA FEE (IN USD)
Transit (12 years old and above)	71.00
6 – 11 years old	41.00
Below 6 years old	Gratis (Free-of-charge)

Countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union and children between the ages of 6-11 years, the Schengen visa fee amounts to USD 41.00, for national of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, and Republic of Yugoslavia. Ukraine nationals who are holding bio metric passports do not need Schengen visa.

The Visa fees can be paid by Cash only and subject to change.We accept visa fees in US Dollars only.

All fees are non-refundable.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

"Checklist"

Please read the below requirements carefully and ensure that you have the complete documents upon submission, to avoid inconveniences:

Original duly completed and signed application form.
- (No.37, Applicable in case of multiple-entry box, and declaration must be signed)
Original passport and a copy of your passport bio-page (must be at least 6 months valid from the date of travel).
- Note: Bahrain residence permit (for non-GCC nationals) must be valid until the date of return and passport must contain 2 empty pages.
1 recent passport size photograph (white background) – ICAO compliant
- Not older than 6 months.
Original or copy of Travel Insurance.
- Covering the territory of the Member states of the Schengen agreement and with minimum coverage of EUR30, 000 for medical expenses.
Confirmed flight ticket/reservation showing the final destination (with booking reference or Electronic Ticket Number).
Valid visa of the country of final destination.

For requirement printout, please click Tourist visit checklist

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:

Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre..

Under normal circumstances, the processing of applications can take up to 15 days or 21 days for certain nationalities

The above period does not guarantee that applications will be processed within that certain duration; the period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Member state are consulted.

Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Applicants submitting the applications towards the Embassy of Spain, Kuwait with short processing time will be required to fill up the Declaration form.

DOWNLOAD FORMS

Visa Application Form (English Language)

Visa Application Form (Spanish Language)