Spain visa or permit refusal for U.S. citizens

Situations in which a U.S. citizen may need a visa or prior permit for Spain

Although U.S. citizens usually do not need a visa for short tourist or business stays in Spain, they may need a visa or prior permit in other situations, such as studies, residence, work, family reunification, international remote work or long-term stays. If your application has been refused, the decision should be reviewed carefully, because not every refusal is properly reasoned and not every assessment of the file is necessarily correct.

Appeal against the refusal of a student, residence, work, family reunification or remote work visa for Spain

We analyse refusal decisions issued in visa and permit procedures relating to Spain for U.S. citizens. This includes, among others, student visas, residence visas, work visas, family reunification visas and remote work or digital nomad visas. A legal review of the case makes it possible to assess whether there are defects in the reasoning, mistakes in the evaluation of the documents or possible appeal options.

Legal assistance from Spain without the need to travel

We provide legal assistance from Spain to clients located in the United States or in other countries, mainly on a remote basis. The review of the refusal decision, the study of the file and the preparation of the appeal can usually be handled without the need for in-person travel.

What is reviewed in a visa or permit refusal case

We review the refusal decision, the date of notification, the consular office or competent authority, the specific visa or permit category applied for, the documents submitted and the deadlines available for appeal. We also assess whether an administrative appeal has already been filed and whether there is sufficient basis for a later judicial challenge.

Request a legal assessment of your case

If your visa or permit for Spain has been refused in one of these situations, you may send the basic information about your case using the following form. Deadlines can be important in this type of matter, so it is often advisable to review the documentation as soon as possible.

We will contact you after receiving the form.