Spain runs through BLS, with two missions.
Schengen's steepest figures, revised every year.
Spain pegs its requirement to its national minimum wage: roughly 10 percent of the monthly minimum wage per person per day, with an absolute minimum of about 90 percent of it no matter how short the trip. For 2026 that means approximately €122 per person per day and a floor of approximately €1,099 per person S1. The figures change each January; verify the current year's numbers before applying.
| Trip | Math | Show at least |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days, solo | floor applies | ~€1,099 (~₹1.1 lakh) |
| 10 days, solo | 10 × €122 | ~€1,220 (~₹1.2 lakh) |
| 12 days, couple | 12 × €122 × 2 | ~€2,928 (~₹2.9 lakh) |
This is spending capacity read from your statements, not a fee. The short-trip floor surprises most applicants: a weekend in Barcelona still needs the full minimum shown. Treat the math as the floor and sit comfortably above it.
Documents, in the order you should collect them.
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A · Forms and identity
Spain's habit: the photo goes glued to the form itself. Download the form via the BLS Spain India page for your jurisdiction. Don't staple documents.
Issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your exit from Schengen, 2 blank pages. Carry old passports with prior visas.
White background, taken within 6 months, biometric standard. One pastes on the form. BLS centres have compliant photo booths if in doubt.
B · Travel proof
A reservation is enough; a paid ticket is not required. Refundable fares or airline holds are the safe route. Never submit a fabricated booking; PNRs get verified.
Hotel confirmations for the full stay. Staying with a host in Spain: the official carta de invitación, which your host obtains at their local police station for a fee. An informal letter or email is not a substitute, and the police-station process takes weeks, so hosts start early.
Cities, dates and stays on one page, consistent with bookings. Our itinerary builder, in the build queue, will format this from your real plan.
Medical emergencies, hospitalisation and repatriation, all Schengen states, full stay. The BLS page carries guidance on insurance providers for Spain applications; check it before buying. The 30k rule explained.
C · Money and work
Read against the money math above. Spain's India missions commonly ask for 6 months with the bank's stamp; consistent balances above the math beat a fresh deposit every time.
Last 2 assessment years. Self-employed add company ITR.
Employer letter on letterhead with role, tenure, salary and approved leave dates, plus last 3 salary slips.
Registration or GST certificate, company bank statements for 3 to 6 months, company ITR.
Sponsor letter, sponsor's stamped statements and ID, relationship proof. The money math then applies to the sponsor's funds. A host in Spain covering you combines this with the carta de invitación.
D · Purpose
One page: who you are, when and where you travel, who pays, why you will return to India. State your nights per country so Spain reads clearly as your main destination. Our generator is in the build queue.
What you pay, in rupees.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, adult (12+) | €90 ≈ ₹8,900 | Paid in INR at the applicable rate, which moves. Confirm the day's figure at S2. |
| Visa fee, child 6 to 11 | €45 | Under 6: no visa fee. |
| BLS service fee | ~₹1,500 to 1,700 | Notably lower than VFS rates; exact current figure at S2. |
| Host's carta fee | varies, paid in Spain | Only for hosted stays; paid by your host at their police station. |
All visa and service fees are non-refundable, including on refusal. Getting the file right the first time is the only discount available.
Five steps, in order.
- Confirm jurisdiction and the money mathYour state fixes Delhi or Mumbai S2; the current year's figures fix your statements target S1.
- Form and BLS appointmentPhoto pasted, signed. For June to August or December travel, book 4 to 6 weeks ahead; remember Mumbai's 15-day buffer rule.
- Build this fileCollect every ticked item, statements stamped, carta de invitación in hand if hosted. Originals plus one A4 copy set, unstapled.
- Attend the appointmentBiometrics, document submission, fee payment at the BLS centre. BLS forwards; the Spanish mission decides.
- Track and collectAround 15 calendar days door to door; BLS-to-consulate transfer adds a few days from non-metro cities. Peaks run longer.
The refusal triggers specific to Spain.
Verify everything here yourself.
- S1, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain, Embassy in New Delhi: exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/nuevadelhi. Requirements and the annually revised financial means figures (set as a share of Spain's minimum wage).
- S2, BLS International, Spain visa India: india.blsspainvisa.com. Jurisdiction mapping, checklists, service fees, centre list, appointment booking, insurance guidance.
- S3, Consulate General of Spain in Mumbai: reachable from S1. The 15-day buffer practice and Mumbai-jurisdiction specifics.
Last verified: NOT YET. A human checks every item against these sources before this page carries the verified stamp. Spotted something outdated at your appointment? Email us: contact coming soon.
Spain-specific quick answers.
How much money is enough for Spain?
For 2026, roughly €122 per person per day with an absolute minimum of about €1,099 per person regardless of trip length. The figures track Spain's minimum wage and change each year, so verify the current numbers at S1. Even a 3-day trip needs the full floor shown.
VFS or BLS for Spain?
BLS International. Spain is the major exception in India's Schengen landscape: book at a BLS centre, routed to Delhi or Mumbai by your residence state. A VFS booking won't help you here.
My relatives in Spain are hosting me. What do they send?
The official carta de invitación, obtained by your host at their local police station in Spain for a fee. It takes weeks, so they should start when you start. An informal invitation letter does not replace it for hosted stays.
What is the Mumbai 15-day rule?
Under the Mumbai jurisdiction, keep your travel date at least 15 calendar days after your appointment, or you'll be asked to sign a waiver accepting the timing risk. Build the buffer in rather than signing it away.