Indian spouse of a British Citizen (UK Passport holder) need visa to enter Spain?
My wife is a Indian passport holder who has "indefinite leave to remain" stamp on her passport which allows her to stay in the UK being my spouse. I believe she still does need a Visa to enter the EU Country (Spain in my case), but it would be free of charge? My spouse will be travelling with me and I will be carrying her cost of being in Spain.
I have a couple of questions if someone could please help me with them:
Would the visa be free for my Spouse? If it's free, is there any other charge (e.g. visa application fee, or visa centre fee to process the application)
How long is the application process? Could I get the visa within a month if I apply now?
I'd prefer doing the Visa myself rather than go through an agency, so would I have to go to London to submit my application or is there any other way of submitting the application?
What documents would I need to show that she is my wife? E.g. Marriage certificate etc?
Do I need it in writing that I accept that my spouse will be travelling with me and I will pay for everything on her behalf?
Is there anywhere closer I could submit the application rather than go till London? (I'm based in Leicester)
Any other information about applying for the Visa would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :)
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Does a non EU spouse of a UK national need a visa to Spain?
Generally, the non-EU/EEA partner will need to get a Spanish visa to enter Spain. Then, they can apply for an EU family member residence card from the local Foreigner's Office. If the relationship ends, the non-EU/EEA partner must reapply for a new residence permit within six months.Does the spouse of a EU national with UK permanent residence need a Schengen visa?
If you are the husband or wife of an EU citizen, and you possess an EU residency ID card (i.e. you have residency in one of the 27 states of the EU, either in the same country as your spouse, or from a different EU country), then you do not need a Schengen visa in order to visit the Schengen area.Can I travel to Spain on a UK spouse visa?
I HOLD A \u201cSPOUSE / PARTNER\u201d RESIDENCE CARD. DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO SPAIN? Yes, you do if your nationality is required to be en possession of a visa. The \u201cSPOUSE / PARTNER\u201d residence card is NOT related to EU/EEA citizens.Do I need a Schengen visa if I am married to an EU citizen?
If you are travelling to the Schengen area as the spouse of an E.U. citizen, you should apply for the European Spouse Schengen Visa.India Visa Information For British Passport Holder.
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