FAQs

I want to visit one of the countries of Shenghen territory, which Embassy do I apply at for a visa?
You must apply at the Embassy of a country you are intending to go. If you are planning to visit several countries, you need to apply at the Embassy of the country of the longest intended period of stay or the country where you will cross the border first.

Can I just come to the Embassy of Spain and apply right away?
No, you will need to schedule an appointment first in order to submit your visa application by calling to the Embassy of Spain Contact Centre: or by going to the web site www.espvac-ua.com.

+38 044 594 96 18 

+380 50 117 9003

You can also schedule an appointment at the Contact Centre web site www.espvac-ua.com.

Where is the new Visa Application Centre?
The new visa application centre is located at 60 Frunze Street, Kiev, Ukraine . Nearest Metro Station is Tarasa Shevchenka.

How long does it take to process my visa?
Under normal circumstances for an individual it takes up to 5 working days. For a Travel Agent the process time will be 5 working days.

Where Do I pay the Visa Fees?
After submission in VAC an applicant pays a service charge and the Visa Fee directly in the Visa Application Centre. Please note that Visa Fee is in hrivnas.

Do I have to apply personally? 
Application can be submitted either by the applicants in person or through one of the accredited travel agencies

Till what age a child can be in father’s/mother’s passport? 
A child can be in father’s/mother’s passport till 16 years old.

Can my passport be collected by someone else? 

Application can be collected either by the applicants in person or through one of the accredited travel agencies (in case it was submitted by the same agency)

Can I live in Spain having a short term visa?

No. Short term visa enables you to stay in Spain for the period of its validity only. According to the law in the area of rights and matters of foreigners in Spain , in order to settle in Spain , you must have a necessary settlement visa.

Do I have to have a medical insurance?
Yes.

In case I am refused, does it mean that I will never be able to travel to any Shenghen country any more?
It means that at this moment under these particular circumstances a visa can not be issued to you.

What do I do if I am refused?
If you consider it to be reasonable, you can appeal against the refusal. In case of a refusal the Embassy will provide you with a refusal letter mentioning the term and the place where you can appeal at.

If I am refused, should I wait for some time before applying for a visa again?
No. The Embassy recommends you to apply again only if you think that the circumstances that could have caused the refusal have changed.