Registration at the Consulate General of Spain in Moscow

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Specialists are ready to provide information support on obtaining a “D” visa at the Spanish Consulate. We always start our business with a consultation. We also help with obtaining insurance for a Spanish visa and in matters of apostille, translation and legalization of documents.

It is important to think about obtaining a “D” visa now, since registration at the Spanish Consulate in Moscow is closed until February 2021. We published the time frame for consideration of the case when applying for a residence permit without the right to work in the article at the link.

Consulate of Spain

A consulate is a government body of Spain located on the territory of another country; in our case we are talking about a consulate in Russia. Its functions are clearly delineated and include servicing citizens who apply to the consulate, processing and issuing certain documents: passports, visas, notarial documents. Consulates of Spain are located in different cities of Russia, but the Consulate General is located in Moscow.

• Consulates are divided into: vice-consulates and agencies, but the scope of activity of these institutions, determined by interstate relations, is the same. The only difference is the number of full-time employees.
• The consulate is easy to recognize: the Spanish flag flies above the building.

Consulate General of Spain in St. Petersburg

The consular district of the Consulate General of Spain in St. Petersburg includes the following regions and republics: Kaliningrad, Leningrad, Murmansk, Novgorod, Pskov and the Republic of Karelia.
Address: 191028, St. Petersburg, st. Furshtatskaya, 9

Opening hours: 08.30-09.30 Delivery of documents. Submission and issuance of foreign passports. 09.30-13.00 Submission of documents for a visa (only by appointment on the website of the Spanish visa center). 13.00-14.00 Delivery of documents. Submission and issuance of foreign passports. 09.00-14.00 Reception of Spanish citizens

Telephone: +7

Emergency phone number:+

Email:

Website: www.exteriores.gob.es

Rights and functions of the organization

The activities and rights of the Spanish Consulate are protected by the Vienna Convention, with the adoption of which a bilateral agreement was concluded between representatives of the Spanish and Russian authorities on the scope of the consulate’s activities and a number of regulations were adopted regarding the tasks it performs.

The Consulate carries out actions regulated by Spanish legislation and international legal norms:

1. Responsible for bureaucratic activities related to the registration and opening of visas, passports, and the legalization of other documents.
2. Establishes contacts with authorities at the local level.
3. Protects its citizens and entrepreneurs, thereby expanding economic and cultural ties and intensifying their interaction.
4. They monitor the economic situation in the host country and send information about this to the Spanish government for further planning of activities.
5. Patronizes Spanish citizens living in Russia, providing legal and notarial assistance, including the provision of a lawyer at the expense of the Spanish state budget.

Who does the consulate report to?

The activities of the Spanish Consulate are subordinate to the government of the native country. All recommendations and answers to complex, emergency questions are provided exclusively by the Spanish government through the consulate.

Staff members

The Consulate of Spain is a full-fledged organization with a large staff, headed by the Consul General, approved for a position in Spain and allowed to work in the Russian Federation. He has a special patent, and all officials and technical personnel are directly subordinate to him.

Rules for submitting documents to the Spanish Consulate in Moscow

Getting an appointment at the Consulate is not always easy, so we have summarized the experiences of tourists and decided to share them with you.

The website of the Spanish Consulate in Moscow will help you

In order to obtain a visa on time, you must first make an appointment at the Spanish Consulate in Moscow.

First, decide on the date of your visit. Registration for submitting documents is usually made 4-7 weeks in advance, depending on the season. The excitement begins before the New Year, as well as in the spring, when the summer holiday season is just around the corner. You may be asked about the purpose of the visit, the duration of the trip, and the number of people traveling. Also be prepared to dictate your passport numbers.

Phone numbers for registration can be found on the website of the Spanish Consulate in Moscow. You can choose the visiting time, 15 minutes per person.

Time is money

So, the first step has been taken, you have previously made an appointment at the Spanish Consulate in Moscow. Now let’s learn more about what awaits you during your visit to the department.

An approximate plan of action during a visit to the Consulate is as follows:

1. Upon entering, the guard will politely ask you to show him the screen of your disabled phone.
2. Pass one of your questionnaires into the window. On it they will put the number of the window you need to approach - 2.
3. For security reasons, the Consulate will need to go through a metal detector.
4. In the terminal, press number 2 and take a coupon.
5. Waiting your turn.
6. Go to the window to submit documents.

At this stage we will dwell in more detail. As already mentioned, 15 minutes are allocated for one person’s appointment. But if all the documents are in order and folded in the correct order, submitting the papers takes no more than 5 minutes. The website of the Spanish Consulate in Moscow indicates the order in which documents should be submitted:

1. 2 copies of the questionnaire, which is filled out on 2 sheets and on 2 sides. Paste the photo onto both copies, fasten the sheets with a stapler;
2. International passport;
3. Hotel reservation confirmation (you can print it from the website);
4. A copy of a medical policy with coverage of 30 thousand euros for those traveling abroad;
5. Completed health insurance commitment in two languages;
6. Printing out air ticket reservations;
7. A certificate from work indicating: length of service, confirmation that your position is being retained, salary amount and vacation period;
8. Bank account statement, certificate of currency purchase;
9. Photocopy of international passport (valid and cancelled);
10. Photocopy of Russian passport.

Next, there is one nuance before you get to the desired window.

It happens that everything is delayed. That is, despite the tickets, the queue still turns out to be lively. It is possible that you will have to wait another half hour before it is your turn. During the holiday season, you may have to wait in line for up to 1 hour.

Are there any advantages to submitting documents through the Spanish Consulate in Moscow? Absolutely yes. The whole process will cost you less than at a visa center, although obtaining an entry permit to Spain may take a little longer. Reception is carried out in one window, civil servants work sedately, and rushing is not in their interests. All your questions will be answered when you submit your documents.

While waiting, you can use the coffee machine and sit at a table.

Adviсe

• Prepare money to pay the state fee without change;
• write down all the questions that concern you, and do not forget to ask them when receiving the documents;
• if you handed over several passports, one person can receive the papers without any notarized document.
• The one who walks will master the road! We wish you to successfully obtain a visa without any problems!

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Consular services

Most often you have to visit the Spanish consulate to obtain a visa; the service of extending the validity of a passport, replacing it with a new one, legalization services and notary assistance are still popular.

When contacting the consulate, you must follow some rules:

1. Pre-registration must be made no earlier than two months before the visit.
2. You must bring a complete list of documents to your appointment. The specific list can be found on the official website.
3. Pay the consular fee (35 euros).

The second way to contact the Consulate General yourself is to contact a visa center accredited by the Spanish Consulate. must be accredited by the Spanish Consulate. The advantage of this method is the ability to obtain a visa in a short time, but in this case, in addition to the consular fee, you will need to pay for the services of specialists at the Spanish visa center and a service fee.

• Let us note that the Spanish consulate is friendly towards Russian citizens. If you want to visit Spain, and with it other Schengen countries, send your documents to the Consulate General or Visa Application Center and receive a Schengen visa quickly and without obstacles.

Address of the Spanish Embassy in Moscow: tourist educational program

Every year, Spain becomes a destination for hundreds of thousands (and according to 2012 data, more than a million) Russian tourists. Let's try to find out what our compatriots who are planning a vacation in this wonderful and hospitable country need to know.

Address of the Spanish Embassy in Moscow - why do Russians need to know it?

The address of the Spanish Embassy in Moscow (you will have to apply for a Schengen visa here) is B. Nikitskaya Street, 50/8. Before going to the embassy, ​​check all the details by calling (495) 690-2993.

But this is not the only place where you can apply for a Spanish visa. This can also be done in:

• Consulate of Spain in Moscow, which is located in Stremyanny Lane, building 31/1.
• Spanish visa center in Moscow, located on Dubininskaya street, 35.
• numerous travel agencies.

However, if you need a long-term Spanish visa (including a student or work visa), then you will still have to pay a visit to the Spanish Embassy in Moscow. The official website of this department will tell you which papers will be useful to you and what are the requirements for their preparation.

If you are not a resident of Moscow, then Spanish visa centers and consulates located in many large cities of Russia are at your service.

In addition to the address of the Spanish Embassy in Moscow, it would not hurt our compatriots traveling to the kingdom to know the contact details of the Russian Embassy in Madrid (embassy address: Velazquez Street, building 155, contact number: (91) 5622264) and the Russian Consulate in Barcelona, ​​address of which: Avenida Pearson, house 34; Consulate phone number: (93) 280-5432.

Similar to the Spanish Embassy in Moscow, whose official website describes its functions, these departments will help you in unforeseen cases. If you suddenly find yourself in an emergency situation (and only in this case!!!), you can contact the Russian Embassy in Madrid at any time of the day by calling (91) 4112524 or the Russian Consulate in Barcelona by calling 647-574-539.

We know the addresses of embassies and consulates. What other information will you need?

1. When purchasing health insurance, contact only trusted agencies. Don't forget to find out what services in Spain you are entitled to under your insurance policy and how they will be paid for. Lacking health insurance can lead to large unplanned expenses in an emergency.
2. It wouldn’t hurt to make photocopies of all documents, both personal and travel documents, tourist vouchers, invitations, credit cards. Also take spare passport photos – yours and those traveling with you. In case of loss of documents or in other unforeseen situations, they will provide you with invaluable assistance. Of course, copies and photographs should be stored separately from the originals.
3. When going on holiday to Spain, it is advisable to study information about the country: weather conditions for a given period of time, political situation, customs and laws, behavior patterns. All this information can be easily found on the Internet. In particular, such information will be provided by the Spanish Embassy in Moscow. The official website of this department is regularly updated.
4. To avoid becoming a participant in conflicts in Spain, Russians need to:
   treat the local population in a friendly manner and respect their way of life;
5. do not be rude, do not humiliate the dignity of the Spaniards, be patient;
6. respect Spanish customs, traditions, and the leadership of the country; do not show disdain for Spanish culture;
7. Do not go out into public places or city streets while intoxicated. Remember that alcohol should only be consumed in places suitable for this purpose.

In addition to all of the above, it is advisable for Russians sending documents for a Spanish visa to the Spanish Embassy in Moscow to know the customs rules.
If you follow all the recommendations, your trip will be remembered only for pleasant moments, and your vacation will bring great pleasure. Tags: Embassy of Spain in Moscow