Short-stay visa (C) — tourism & visiting：Китай → Испания
Chinese citizens living in the United States need a Schengen short-stay visa for Spain — apply at the Spain visa application centre in the United States and give biometrics.
Для чего нужна эта виза
Uniform Schengen short-stay visa for tourism or visiting, applied for through Spain as the main destination.
- Срок действия
- The consulate decides how long it lasts. A first or occasional visa usually just covers your trip; the more you travel (with a clean record), the longer a multiple-entry visa you can get — up to 5 years (the EU visa cascade).
- Количество въездов
- Single, double or multiple entry — shown on the visa as 1, 2 or MULT
- Макс. срок пребывания за визит
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period — this cap applies even with a 5-year visa
Когда начинать
Начните за 30 дн.–6 мес. до даты поездки.
Эта дата слишком близко, чтобы успеть спокойно — нужно было начать до 2 мая 2026 г. а этот срок уже прошёл. Рассмотрите более позднюю поездку или срочную услугу.
1
Apply through Spain as your main destinationначните до 2 мая 2026 г.
Apply to Spain only if it is your main destination (longest stay).
takes ~1 day
Источник: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · обновлено 2026-06-15
2
Apply within the allowed windowначните до 2 мая 2026 г.
Submit at least 15 days before travel and no earlier than 6 months beforehand.
takes ~1 day
Источник: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · обновлено 2026-06-15
3
Pay the visa feeначните до 30 августа 2026 г.
The Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–12; a separate service fee applies.
takes ~1 day
Источник: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · обновлено 2026-06-15
4
Apply at the BLS centre for your US stateначните до 9 сентября 2026 г.
Spain assigns you by US state — e.g. New York covers New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Apply at the BLS International centre for your consular jurisdiction.
зависит от места проживанияtakes ~1 day
Источник: usa.blsspainvisa.com · обновлено 2026-06-15
5
Give your biometricsначните до 14 сентября 2026 г.
Attend the visa application centre in person to give your fingerprints and have your photo taken. Some categories of applicant are exempt.
takes ~1 day
Источник: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · обновлено 2026-06-16
6
Wait for the decisionначните до 29 сентября 2026 г.
Standard processing is about 15 days, extendable to up to 45 days if a closer look or extra documents are needed.
takes ~15 days
Источник: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · обновлено 2026-06-15
Что понадобится
- Visa application form — Typed or handwritten, filled in correctly, with the applicant's original signature in blue or black pen. ✓ проверено
- Proof of jurisdiction — Government-issued State ID or driver's licence showing you reside in this consulate's states (NY, NJ, CT, DE, PA for New York). ✓ проверено
- Valid passport — Ordinary passport issued in the last 10 years, at least two empty pages, valid for 3 months upon re-entry into the United States. ✓ проверено
- Proof of US residence — Green Card or a US residence visa valid for re-entry. IMPORTANT: B1/B2 tourist-visa and EAD holders must apply in their HOME country, not the US. F1 → copy of I-20; J1 → DS-2019. ✓ проверено
- Photograph — One colour passport photo, 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), matte/glossy, white or off-white background, taken in the last 6 months. (US spec — larger than the 35×45mm used elsewhere.) ✓ проверено
- Cover letter — Stating applicant details, purpose of travel, dates of travel and return information (and any accompanying persons). ✓ проверено
- Proof of travel — Confirmed return airline reservation (US round-trip covering all Schengen destinations) — don't buy tickets until the visa is issued. ✓ проверено
- Proof of stay — Detailed hotel reservation for the whole stay (dates matching your flights), or an original Spanish 'Carta de Invitación' from the Policía Nacional. ✓ проверено
- Proof of sufficient funds — Last 3 months' personal bank statements (checking/savings, all pages incl. blank). US banks only; sponsor docs if funded by family. ✓ проверено
- Travel medical insurance — Visa certificate from the insurer, 0$ deductible, covering the full Schengen stay incl. repatriation of remains; minimum €30,000 (USD equivalent); applicant's name on it. ✓ проверено
- Proof of employment — Sealed, signed company letter (employment length, position, salary, vacation) + last 3 paystubs. Self-employed: tax returns + corporate statement + licence. Retirees: SSA letter. Students: enrolment + I-20/ID. Business: US-company + Spanish-company letters. ✓ проверено
- Documents for minors — Form signed by both parents, birth certificate, legal-custody/divorce decree if applicable, and a notarised (apostilled) authorisation from non-accompanying parent(s). ✓ проверено
Куда подавать
Куда подавать в США
Подача по вашему округуIn the US, Spain applications go through BLS International and are decided by the Spanish consulate with jurisdiction over your state of residence.
Запись на приём — бронируйте заранее · по сообщениям пользователей, проверено 2026-06-13
- Места выкладываются партиями без фиксированного публичного расписания — чаще всего рано утром по местному времени, в понедельник утром и около 1-го числа месяца.
- В популярных консульствах (например, Франция, Италия и Испания в крупных городах) свежая партия может разойтись за минуты — зарегистрируйтесь и войдите в аккаунт заранее.
- Отмены освобождают места в течение дня, поэтому проверяйте ежедневно, даже если показано «нет мест».
- Поэтому подавайте как можно раньше — за полгода до поездки. Ожидание до 1–2 месяцев часто означает полное отсутствие мест.
Полезно знать
- You apply where you legally reside (the US) — but a Chinese national in the US on a B1/B2 tourist visa or EAD must apply in their HOME country, not the US; only Green Card / valid US residence-visa holders can apply here.
- BLS US assigns you by state: the New York centre covers NY, NJ, CT, DE and PA — apply at the centre for your state.
- Photos are US spec (2×2 inch), bank statements must be from US banks, and all documents must be in English or Spanish. Full BLS checklist: https://usa.blsspainvisa.com/nyc/assets/pdf/checklist.pdf