Spain Visas
Capital Madrid ยท Currency EUR ยท Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Immigration Office
Spain is in the Schengen Area. Short visits use a Schengen visa; long stays for study or work use a national visa, and you obtain a foreigner ID card (TIE) after arrival.
โ Schengen area; ETIAS launching for visa-exempt visitors.Spain visas at a glance
| Visa type | Fee | Processing | Stay / validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐๏ธ Tourist / Visit Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) |
EUR 90 | 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases) | Max 90 days per 180-day period | View โ |
| ๐ Student Student Visa |
EUR 80 (approx.) | 2โ4 weeks | Course length | View โ |
| ๐ผ Work / Skilled Work & Residence Visa |
EUR 80โ200 (route-dependent) | Weeks to a couple of months | Up to 3 years (renewable) | View โ |
| ๐ PR / Immigration Long-Term Residence |
EUR 80 (approx.) | Up to 3 months | Long-term (5-year card) | View โ |
Visa types for Spain
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Tourism, family visits or business up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Processing: 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases)
- Stay: Max 90 days per 180-day period
- Validity: Up to 90 days / 180 days
Student Visa
Study in Spain with a national visa, part-time work rights and low public tuition.
- Processing: 2โ4 weeks
- Validity: Course length
Work & Residence Visa
Employer-sponsored work permit, plus fast Highly Qualified and digital-nomad routes.
- Processing: Weeks to a couple of months
- Validity: Up to 3 years (renewable)
Long-Term Residence
Permanent residence after five years of continuous legal stay in Spain.
- Processing: Up to 3 months
- Validity: Long-term (5-year card)
Embassies, consulates & visa centres
Embassy of Spain
๐ New Delhi, India
12 Prithviraj Road, New Delhi 110011, India
Spain visa FAQs
What visa types does Spain offer?๏ผ
VisaViews covers 4 Spain visa types: Tourist / Visit, Student, Work / Skilled, PR / Immigration. Each has its own eligibility criteria, fees and processing times.
Does Spain have an eVisa or visa-free entry?๏ผ
Schengen area; ETIAS launching for visa-exempt visitors.
How much is a Spain tourist visa?๏ผ
The Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) costs EUR 90. Fees are indicative and can change โ always confirm on the official source.
How long does a Spain visa take to process?๏ผ
Processing time varies by visa type; the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) typically takes 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases).
Who handles Spain visas and immigration?๏ผ
Spain visas and immigration are administered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Immigration Office. The official portal is https://www.exteriores.gob.es.