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Indian citizens need a Schengen visa for Spain: EUR 90 per adult (EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11, free under 6), lodged at a BLS International centre in India and decided by the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai within 15 calendar days, extendable to 45. Spain sets the funds to show at 10 per cent of the monthly minimum wage per person per day, EUR 122.10 in 2026, with a minimum of EUR 1,098.90 for the trip. The visa allows 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area, and the cascade for India grants two-year and then five-year multiple-entry visas to travellers with two visas in three years.
6 min read Verified 29 October 2026 against exteriores.gob.es · How we verify
Spain schengen visa: quick answers
- Do Indians need a visa for Spain?
- Yes. Indian ordinary passport holders need a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) for tourism, business, family visits, conferences and medical treatment of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A visa issued by Spain is valid in all 29 Schengen states, and Spain must be the main destination or the first entry point when stays are equal. Study over 90 days, work, family reunification and remote work use national type D visas, covered on the other Spain route pages.
- What does it cost?
- EUR 90 per adult and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11 (free under 6), paid in rupees at BLS at the consulate's quarterly exchange rate (about INR 9,600 in 2026), plus the BLS service fee of about INR 1,700 and optional courier, SMS and premium lounge charges. The fee is not refunded on refusal. Vistolane charges the EUR 90 fee at the official rate and shows its service separately.
- How long does it take from India?
- The Visa Code allows 15 calendar days from lodging, extendable to 45 in individual cases; the Spanish missions in India decide most tourist files in 10 to 20 days and take 20 to 40 days between April and July. BLS appointments can be scarce in peak months, so start six to eight weeks before travel and no earlier than six months.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), single or multiple entry |
| Government fee | EUR 90 adult; EUR 45 children 6 to 11; free under 6 |
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area |
| Processing | 15 calendar days by law; up to 45 in peak season |
| Where to apply | BLS International centres in India for the New Delhi or Mumbai jurisdiction |
| Funds | EUR 122.10 per person per day in 2026; minimum EUR 1,098.90 per trip |
| Insurance | EUR 30,000 medical cover valid in all Schengen states |
| Verified | 29 Oct 2026 against exteriores.gob.es and BLS Spain India |
Who qualifies, and how Spain assesses a tourist file
Any Indian passport holder with a passport valid three months beyond the return date, issued within ten years and with two blank pages can apply. Spain's consulates assess the purpose, the funds and the intention to return: confirmed flights, hotel bookings for every night or an invitation from a host in Spain (carta de invitación issued by the police for private stays), travel insurance of EUR 30,000 valid in all Schengen states, and ties in India through employment, business, property or family. Business visitors add the Spanish company's invitation and the Indian employer's letter; visitors to relatives add the relationship documents and the host's residence card.
Spain publishes the funds rule every year by order of the Ministry of the Interior: 10 per cent of the gross monthly minimum wage per person per day, EUR 122.10 in 2026 with the SMI at EUR 1,221, and a minimum of 90 per cent of the SMI, EUR 1,098.90, for any trip, shown with three months of bank statements, salary slips and the latest income tax return or business documents. A sponsor's documents count when the sponsor signs a declaration of support.
Under the Schengen cascade for India in force since 18 April 2024, applicants with two visas used in the last three years can receive a two-year multiple-entry visa and then a five-year visa at the same fee; first-time travellers receive a visa for the trip. Fingerprints are kept for 59 months, so a repeat applicant within that window can lodge through a representative at BLS.
Fees and what they cover
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa, adult | EUR 90 | Paid in INR at BLS; not refunded |
| Schengen visa, child 6 to 11 | EUR 45 | Free under 6 |
| BLS International service fee | About INR 1,700 | Per application; courier, SMS, lounge extra |
| Travel insurance | Market rate | EUR 30,000 cover, all Schengen states, whole stay |
| Multiple-entry visa (cascade) | EUR 90 | Same fee for 2-year and 5-year visas |
| Appeal (recurso de reposición) | Free | Within 1 month of the refusal, to the consulate |
Fees follow the EU Visa Code and rose from EUR 80 to EUR 90 on 11 June 2024. Vistolane charges the EUR 90 fee at the official rate, books BLS and shows its service separately.
How the application runs, step by step
- 1
Check the funds rule and build the itinerary
Flights, hotels or a host's carta de invitación, insurance; Spain as the main destination.
- 2
Complete the Schengen form and book BLS
New Delhi or Mumbai jurisdiction by state of residence; print the form.
- 3
Lodge at BLS International
Biometrics (unless taken within 59 months), form, photo 35 by 45 mm, passport, documents; pay EUR 90 and the BLS fee.
- 4
Decision in 15 calendar days
Up to 45 in peak season; the consulate may request documents or an interview.
- 5
Collect the passport and travel
Enter through Spain or declare Spain as the main destination; carry bookings and insurance.
Timeline for an Indian traveller
| Stage | Typical time | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 1 to 2 weeks | Statements, ITR, employer letter, bookings |
| BLS appointment | Days to 4 weeks | Longest from April to July |
| Consulate processing | 10 to 20 days; up to 45 | Extra documents or interview possible |
| Passport return | 2 to 4 days | Courier or collection |
| Validity | Matches the trip; 2 or 5 years under the cascade | Apply up to 6 months ahead |
Summer and Easter are the slowest; Indian school holidays in May and June coincide with the Spanish peak, so book BLS early.
At the border and during the stay
Border officers at Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat check the passport, visa, return ticket, accommodation and funds, and record the entry; the EU Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with a biometric record. The 90-in-180 count covers all Schengen states, so days in Portugal or France on the same visa count against the total.
Visitors may attend meetings, conferences and trade fairs but may not work or be paid in Spain. A type C visa cannot be converted into a residence permit inside Spain except in narrow cases; students, workers, families and remote workers apply for type D visas in India or, where the law allows, for residence authorisations from Spain.
Document checklist: identity and forms
| Document | Standard the officer applies |
|---|---|
| Passport valid 3 months beyond return, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages | Plus old passports with visas |
| Schengen application form | Signed; one per traveller |
| Photo 35 by 45 mm, white background | Taken within 6 months |
Trip
| Document | Standard the officer applies |
|---|---|
| Return flight reservation | Within the visa validity |
| Hotel bookings for every night, or carta de invitación | Police-issued invitation for private stays |
| Travel insurance EUR 30,000 | All Schengen states, whole stay |
| Itinerary | Spain as the main destination |
Funds and ties
| Document | Standard the officer applies |
|---|---|
| 3 months of bank statements | EUR 122.10 per day; minimum EUR 1,098.90 |
| Last 3 salary slips and ITR | Or business registration and GST |
| Employer's leave letter | Designation, salary, dates |
| Family and property documents | Evidence of return |
Why applications on this route get refused, and the fix
Purpose or conditions of stay not justified
Bookings missing or inconsistent with the dates.
The fix. Book every night, align flights and hotels, and attach a day-by-day plan.
Insufficient means of subsistence
Funds below EUR 122.10 a day or a late lump sum.
The fix. Show three months of statements meeting the rule from the first page; add a sponsor's declaration.
Intention to leave not established
Weak employment or family ties, long gaps in travel history.
The fix. Add the employer letter, ITR, property and family evidence; consider a shorter first trip.
Insurance inadequate
Cover under EUR 30,000 or not valid in all Schengen states.
The fix. Buy Schengen-compliant insurance for the whole stay.
Wrong main destination
More nights in another Schengen state than in Spain.
The fix. Apply to the country where you spend most nights.
Official sources
Spain schengen visa questions
Other Spain routes
Study in Spain
Student visa (type D)
EUR 80 national visa for Indian nationals; TIE card EUR 16 in Spain
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Work in Spain
Work visa (highly qualified, EU Blue Card and general regime)
EUR 80 national visa for Indian nationals after the residence authorisation; TIE card EUR 16
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Join family in Spain
Family reunification visa (reagrupación familiar)
EUR 80 national visa for Indian nationals after the reunification authorisation; TIE card EUR 16
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Work remotely from Spain
Digital nomad visa (international teleworker)
EUR 80 national visa for Indian nationals; TIE card EUR 16
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