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Spain Visa for Russian Citizens

Visa required

Russian passport holders need a visa to enter Spain. Apply at a Spain embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Russian citizens apply for a Spain visa

  • → Apply for a visa at the Spain embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
  • See the exact document checklist for Russian applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Russian applicants

The exact documents Russian citizens must submit for Spain, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyFamily reunification

Dear applicants, please pay attention to the fact that presence of children from 6 up to 12 years old at submission counters is mandatory! Dear applicants, please be advised that all documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by a certified English translation from an approved translator Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance) Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements - D visa (in person) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5gnOMS5nZJxdjWRBNf8rBH/e13968843f01539ed23ba05f11fa7c6b/Checklist-Extended-Service-family-reunification.pdf)

workEmployment Visa

Dear applicants, please pay attention to the fact that presence of children from 6 up to 12 years old at submission counters is mandatory! Dear applicants, please be advised that all documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by a certified English translation from an approved translator (https://identita.gov.mt/public-registry-sec-page-translators-list/) 1. Click here for the Checklist (https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/malta-extended-services/russia/english/pdf/List-of-Required-Documents-EMPLOYMENT-VISA-2025.pdf) *The applicant shall ensure that prior to applying for an appointment on the online appointment portal for D-Visa Processing, a valid Approval in Principle (AIP) letter issued by Identita, Malta is in hand. Visa must be applied for within the first 60 days of the issuance of the AIP letter. Any AIP letters which are deemed to have expired on the date of appointment shall not be accepted and as such it will not be possible for the applicant to proceed with the booked appointment. Any applicable fees paid at application stage are non-refundable. As per the instruction received from Identita, Malta, VFS Centers will not accept any application without the Identita, Malta Original work permit - Completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English. - One recent passport photo according to ICAO standard, white background; must be recent (not older than 6 months) - Original passport and copy of Valid Travel Document (should be valid for at least 8 months). 2. Confirmed Accommodation Reservation 3. Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained. 4. Health Insurance acceptable in the Schengen Area (minimum coverage has to be 30,000 Euros) and which should cover the period of validity of visa. If you have not purchased, please click here. To Download a Form: - Click on the form link - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

studentStudy

Dear applicants, please pay attention to the fact that presence of children from 6 up to 12 years old at submission counters is mandatory! Dear applicants, please be advised that all documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by a certified English translation from an approved translator (https://identita.gov.mt/public-registry-sec-page-translators-list/) Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements -Study D visa - Completed and signed visa application form duly filled in English. - One recent passport photo according to ICAO standard, white background; must be recent (not older than 6 months) - Original passport and copy of Valid Travel Document (should be valid for at least 8 months). Your passport must have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa. 2. Confirmed Accommodation Reservation 3. Confirmed air ticket/s. If ticket is presented, a copy is retained. 4. Health Insurance acceptable in the Schengen Area (minimum coverage has to be 30,000 Euros) and which should cover the period of validity of visa. 5. Policy for the Recognition of Foreign Public Documents (https://identita.gov.mt/public-registry-sec-page-policy-for-the-recognition-of-foreign-public-documents/) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

otherOther

Dear applicants, please pay attention to the fact that presence of children from 6 up to 12 years old at submission counters is mandatory! Dear applicants, please be advised that all documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by a certified English translation from an approved translator Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SEASONAL WORKERS DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5crbFcmL1v4on2oVI9Xz9p/3c3919dec0328c21e98fa8b731d8e3d9/Documentation-required-for-adoption-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS VISAS (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7t3NmDGznsyipPBdLFuu50/49b8c9d2d251352fe22b4d2bf53dd731/Documentation-required-for-business-visas-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2aeuO6mWzdIn5RquqvVvez/c39582756db5a4703e1067247c2721eb/Documentation-required-for-citizenship-residence-programmes-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR COURT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4bAGqx2GUFHrJDtThN7aSs/53fb934f9bb6381de2b6c8d27272948a/Documentation-required-for-court-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CULTURAL VISIT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/75y5RAytmH0SP8hHt4Hr9Q/7c486f518c411c71f1a94cff7a7ca6e7/Documentation-required-for-cultural-visit-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT ACTIVITIES VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/79LENP0idVJSOPK1QYZ7In/564a3eb00595afaeff45e98411b3fec3/Document-required-for-Sport-Activites-Visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSE – WIFE/HUSBAND/REGISTERED PARTNER) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4iqDtU9LTwgsBzjnCLE65z/07245583bd581c2f6d59399f9c426e9a/List-of-Required-Documents-Spouse-Children-related-to-EU-_more-than-90_-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM NON-TOURISM (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1Ig9pPSYeF49AMhvNQxaRX/34a07b9897d9d8fdba174445104d953e/Documentation-required-for-long-term-non-tourism-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TRAINING VISIT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/HjsqgnRErY88o6XMqXOpo/fc2c308b2f57c03a8530a433f0ba9e22/Documentation-required-for-training-visit-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR HUMANITARIAN VISA DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR MEDICAL VISAS (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7bUUcOUgosbyJGRrL851jA/53fae7db53083bb0aa17851999bb420a/Documentation-required-for-medical-visas-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL/POLITICAL VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/27pKxRNS3PhWJHE7nxE7Kl/ce574c4fc1dfb85e03da754529475d79/Documentation-required-for-offical-political-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR RELIGIOUS VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5gKWxFAJ67GSD78Bziy624/402db164bc029f4356c6dfbbc26abb07/Documentation-required-for-religious-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/53c0Jq71zJMTZHEL4M3Sfc/e49d0e24f63b1c96fbcdeac8e69178ff/Documentation-required-for-scientific-research-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMATIC VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/QRiroJaYLkZL0JKcP9qR4/abd1b6b153c2898c9c005fdf6d42f1bc/Documentation-required-for-diplomatic-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOST DOCUMENTS TO RE-ENTER MALTA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3mDyxvZlfHRAxM9lfRAq4d/1295c9acadcf94f82edd51143b0f76ac/Documentation-required-Lost-Documents-to-re-enter-Malta-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR Sports Trials

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Spain visa for Russia citizens — FAQ

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Spain?

Russian passport holders need a visa to enter Spain. Apply at a Spain embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Russian citizens need for Spain?

A valid passport plus the Spain document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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