Schengen Visa For Spain (My Thai Wife In Uk)

[markie53]

Morning All

I have an appointment to submit an application for a Schengen visa to Spain for my Thai wife this Wednesday but have a couple of questions.

I am UK born and bred and my wife is currently on FLR and has a biometric card for the UK.

My wife doesn't work and so effectively has "no funds" however, I will be travelling with her for the duration of the trip - Do we have a requirement to show that we have funds available? if so, would that involve P-60, payslips etc. or would my bank statements alone be enough?

We are staying with my wife’s Aunty in Spain. Do we need to show that we have pre-booked accommodation? or would providing that address suffice?

Is it worth me putting in a covering letter explaining that we will be travelling together and our circumstances etc.?

Thanks in advance for any help.

M

[markie53]

Sorry everyone but just to add a little more confusion. I pulled this from VFS website "IMPORTANT NOTICE: Under Directive 2004/38/EC and according to Real Decreto 240/2007, 16 February, Family members of an EU/EEA National in possession of a valid UK Residence Permit are not required of a visa to enter Spain if traveling with the EEA family member. If the person travels without the family member, they would be required to apply under the Tourist visa category and provide all of the required documentation for the same. Please note that the UK Residence Permit must state that the holder is a family member of an EU/EEA National"

Am I reading this wrong or am I correct in assuming that as we will be travelling together, my Thai other half doesn't require a visa and can quite lirtterally by landed in Spain using her Thai passport, UK biometric res permit and our UK marriage cert?

Thanks in advance

M