If you need a visa invitation letter from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in order to attend POLLEN2026, please complete this form.
Please note that we can only provide visa support letters for those with accepted roles in the conference.
If you are travelling with family members who may also need such support then please email us after filling in the visa support letter request form for yourself with the details of those travelling with you (and any relevant information) so that we can add their information to your visa support letter: pollen(at)nomadit.co.uk
Who needs a visa (EU Schengen Visa) to enter Spain?
Find out if you need an EU Schengen Visa.
And specific information for travelling to Spain.
Apply for a visa before travelling. You must do this from your home country or the country where you are a legal resident. We recommend you do this three months before you travel.
Below is a checklist to help you prepare for applying to an EU Schengen Visa:
- Check the EU Schengen visa policy
- Check where, how & what you need to apply for an EU Schengen Visa
- Apply for a visa for each person travelling.
- Apply on behalf of any person aged under 18 if you are their parent or legal guardian.
- Wait for approval before you buy any travel tickets.
Which visa to apply for?
A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area.
Schengen visas come in 3 forms and the correct:
- single-entry visa – allowing you to enter the Schengen area once;
- multiple-entry visa – allowing several visits to the Schengen area for as long as the visa is valid;
- airport transit visa – allows you to connect through the international transit area of an airport in the Schengen area during a stopover or a change of flights. It does not allow you to leave the international transit area.
When to apply
You must submit your application to the consulate at least 15 days before your intended journey and no earlier than 6 months beforehand.
We recommend you apply three months before you travel.
You may have to book an appointment before lodging the application.
What documents are needed to apply?
- A valid passport. The passport’s expiry date should be at least 3 months after the date of your departure from the Schengen area. For multiple-entry visas, the expiry date should be at least 3 months after your departure from the last country visited.
- A visa application form.
- A photo in compliance with ICAO standards.
- Medical insurance covering emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation (including in the event of death).
- Supporting documents relating to the purpose of your stay, evidence of financial means and accommodation during your stay, and evidence of your intention to return to your home country after your stay.
- Your fingerprints will be collected when you submit your application (exemptions exist for specific categories of applicants).
Additional documents may also be requested by the consulates.
How much does a visa cost?
- €90 for adults
- €45 for children aged 6-12
- €35 for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus
- €67.50 for applicants from Cabo Verde.
An additional fee may apply if you go through visa service centres, which collect applications on behalf of consulates in some cases.
The visa fee can be waived for specific categories of applicants.
How long does the application take to process?
The normal processing time for a visa application is 15 days.
This period may be extended to up to 45 days if a more detailed examination of the application and/or additional documents are required.
Under certain conditions, family members of EU or EEA citizens falling under the Free Movement Directive are eligible for a free and accelerated visa procedure.