How Indian passport holders get a visa for Spain: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via BLS International in India
- Government fee: €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024) — collected in INR (~₹9,599 for adults; ~₹4,799 for children 6–12; under 6 free). BLS International service charge extra (~₹1,802). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory.
- Processing time: Officially 10–15 working days at the Spanish Embassy New Delhi or Consulate General Mumbai. Realistically 2–4 weeks; longer during May–August peak.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the entire Schengen area
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 42/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended exit, 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years
- Completed online Schengen visa form (printed)
- Two biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background, ICAO-standard)
- Cover letter with purpose and itinerary
- Confirmed round-trip flight booking
- Hotel bookings for every night / day-by-day itinerary
- Bank statements for last 3 months
- ITR for last 2 years
- Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen, minimum €30,000 cover
- Employment proof / leave letter; for self-employed: GST and company registration
How & where to apply
Apply through the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai via BLS International (NOT VFS — Spain switched to BLS). BLS Spain centres operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jalandhar and Pune. BLS International — Spain visa India (official partner)
Transit & connections
An ordinary Schengen visa lets you transit any Schengen airport landside. Confirm with your airline for airside transit.
Good to know
Spain's outsourced partner in India is BLS International (it switched from VFS in 2023). Do not apply through VFS by mistake — use the BLS Spain portal. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/nuevadelhi/en
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Spain?
Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via BLS International in India. Spain's outsourced partner in India is BLS International (it switched from VFS in 2023). Do not apply through VFS by mistake — use the BLS Spain portal.
What documents do Indians need for a Spain visa?
Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended exit, 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years; Completed online Schengen visa form (printed); Two biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background, ICAO-standard); Cover letter with purpose and itinerary; Confirmed round-trip flight booking; Hotel bookings for every night / day-by-day itinerary; Bank statements for last 3 months; ITR for last 2 years; Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen, minimum €30,000 cover; Employment proof / leave letter; for self-employed: GST and company registration
How long does a Spain visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Officially 10–15 working days at the Spanish Embassy New Delhi or Consulate General Mumbai. Realistically 2–4 weeks; longer during May–August peak.. Government fee: €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024) — collected in INR (~₹9,599 for adults; ~₹4,799 for children 6–12; under 6 free). BLS International service charge extra (~₹1,802). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the entire Schengen area.
How do Indians apply for a Spain visa?
Apply through the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai via BLS International (NOT VFS — Spain switched to BLS). BLS Spain centres operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jalandhar and Pune. Official source: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/nuevadelhi/en