Barcelona Visa Guide
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Last updated: April 2026
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Passport issued less than 10 years ago, valid for 3+ months after planned departure
- Passport with at least 2 blank pages
- Travel and medical insurance covering €30,000
- Proof of sufficient financial means (€100 per day)
- Accommodation proof for entire stay
- Return flight booking
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
Confirm Spain is your main Schengen destination (longest stay)
- 2
Complete online Schengen visa application form
- 3
Book appointment at BLS International Spain Visa Centre
- 4
Prepare all required documents
- 5
Attend appointment - submit documents and biometrics
- 6
Pay €80 visa fee + BLS service charges
- 7
Track application status
- 8
Receive passport with visa in 7-15 days
Documents Required
- Valid passport (3+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- Completed Schengen visa form
- Two recent photographs (white background)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage, all Schengen)
- Flight reservation (round-trip)
- Hotel bookings for all nights in Spain
- Bank statements (last 3 months, showing €100/day funds)
- Employment letter and salary slips
- Income Tax Returns
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Cover letter explaining trip purpose
Pro Tips
- Spain visa processing is relatively fast - still apply 1-2 months early
- BLS Spain Visa Centers located in major Indian cities
- Show bank statements with ≈₹1.5-2 lakhs for 10-day trip (€100/day requirement)
- Barcelona, Madrid, Seville itinerary shows well-planned trip
- Spain is generous with multiple-entry visas for those with good history
- Travel insurance mandatory - get Schengen-specific coverage
- Previous Schengen/US/UK travel helps but Spain relatively easier to get
- Football fans: La Liga season (August-May) is popular - apply early!
Important Notes
- • Spain Schengen visa allows travel to all 27 Schengen countries
- • Must show €100 per day in financial proof for Spain
- • Apply at Spanish consulate if Spain is where you'll spend most time
- • BLS International handles Spain visa applications in India (not VFS)
- • Processing is typically faster than other Schengen countries (7-15 days)
- • Children under 6 years get visa free
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1-2 months before travel
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