The visa department of the Consulate of Spain in San Francisco will consider applications for all kind of Visas IN PERSON AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. One appointment per person.
To make an appointment, please click here.
Once your appointment has been sheduled, print a copy of the confirmation.
Due to the quantity of applications received by this office, it is recommended that you plan your trip to the Schengen area with sufficient time to schedule for an appointment and to process your visa application.
To check the status of your visa, visit: http://sutramiteconsular.maec.es with your personal code given at your interview. No information will be provided over the phone regarding the status of the visa.
Unless duly authorized by the applicant, no information will be provided to anyone on behalf of the applicant.
WE HIGHLY RECOMEND YOU NOT TO PURCHASE TRAVEL TICKETS UNTIL YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED
At the time of your appointment, you must present the following:
1. Short Stay (Tourism and Business Visa)
2. Long Stay Visa
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not bring these items, you will NOT be allowed to pass through security at the entrance to the Consulate.
It is not necessary for the following individuals to request an appointment:
- Those with a Diplomatic or Official passport on an official mission.
- Those who have been notified of the approval of their visa by this consulate.
If one of these situations apply to you, simply request a number from security in the reception area any weekday at 9:00 AM and wait to be seen by a visa representative.
WE SUGGEST YOU NOT TO PURCHASE TRAVEL TICKETS UNTIL YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED
Information for EU citizens and Family:
To collect your visa in person, Monday to Friday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ONLY (no appointment needed)