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Barcelona Visa Guide

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Last updated: November 2025

Key Information

Stay Duration
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
Processing Time
7-15 working days (apply 1-2 months in advance recommended)
Visa Fee
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults, €40 (~₹3,650) for children 6-12
Popular With
Tourists and football fans

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. 1

    Confirm Spain is your main Schengen destination (longest stay)

  2. 2

    Complete online Schengen visa application form

  3. 3

    Book appointment at BLS International Spain Visa Centre

  4. 4

    Prepare all required documents

  5. 5

    Attend appointment - submit documents and biometrics

  6. 6

    Pay €80 visa fee + BLS service charges

  7. 7

    Track application status

  8. 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

Official Source

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Best Time to Apply

1-2 months before travel

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