I am British citizen, my children hold a non-EU passport, Schengen visa to Spain was refused, what went wrong?

My children live in the UK, and hold a non EU passport. They were refused a Schengen visa to Spain this summer.

Whilst they got a visa last summer, they submit their application travelling with the parents, British nationals.

The documentations provided:

After visa fees payment made.

The filled application form, where they clearly state they are children of an EU national.
Their passport showing their visa to the UK, and the Schengen visa for our previous holiday in Spain.
A copy of mother’s passport.
Both children’s copy of birth certificate.
Both children’s letter from their respective school, stating that they are students.
My daughter (20 years old) bank statement with £800
Proof documentation showing my partner, as the owner of the villa in Spain.
A support letter from my partner, allowing the children to stay in his property in Spain.
A copy of one utility bill of his house in Spain.
A copy of my partner’s passport.
A parental authorisation from me, the mother, signed and stamped by a solicitor, approving the application for a visa for my son who is minor.
Ryanair flight ticket for each of the children to Spain
A travel insurance for both children.

The reason of refusal:

For my daughter of 20 years old: No sufficient subsidence funds.
For my minor son: No sufficient subsidence fund / No document from Spanish consulate in Edinburgh allowing a minor to travel on his own.

Please can you advise if they did the right thing?

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Best Answer

It seems to me your children did the right thing as they submitted everything they should/could. But if the amount of money is not enough for the trip (see @pnuts' comment for some details), the consulate also did the right thing by refusing to issue the visa. Since your children are travelling alone this time, they are not covered by EU freedom of movement rules and your being a British citizen is not directly relevant so it's not unexpected that getting a visa would be more difficult.

The reason for the refusal is straightforward and the obvious solution is to get (or show that you have) more money. Some documentation of your finances (pay stubs, bank statement…) and a statement that you would pay for living expenses (not unusual for children, certainly for minors) should help. Without that, the consulate only has your word and GBP 800 for two people, which might not be enough to meet their guidelines.

I don't know about this document for minors travelling alone, the consulate can presumably help you with that.

Once you have all that, the only practical course of action at this point is to start a fresh application.

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What happens if my Schengen visa refused?

If your Schengen Visa is refused, you will receive a form that indicates the time you have to appeal the decision. If you do not appeal within this time frame the decision won't be reversed.

What are the reasons for rejection of Schengen visa?

Occasionally, an applicant can be prone to illegal and/or dishonest behavior. Furthermore, some information that the applicant provides may not be per the rules and procedures of the visa application or the country the applicant wishes to visit. This can lead to a visa refusal.

How do I appeal a visa refusal in Spain?

The appeal needs to be made to the Schengen member state that made the decision to deny your visa application. You must provide the reasons why you think your application was incorrectly rejected, and why the decision should be overturned, in the form of a letter to an embassy.

What are the chances of getting Schengen visa after rejection?

IS IT POSSIBLE TO APPLY FOR A VISA AFTER REFUSAL? In 90% of cases, a Schengen visa can be opened almost immediately after refusal, if all the requirements of the consulate are met.

REASONS WHY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS GET REJECTED (Highly requested)

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