Processing usually takes 10 to 15 working days. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required.

Applicants are free to apply up to 180 days prior to their date of travel. However, all applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays. This period is extended to 9 months in the case of the seamen.

Pension statement for last three months, proof of other income generated, 3 months bank statement.

School/college enrollment letter, NOC from school/college.

If you plan to apply for your Schengen Visa at the Spain Visa Application Centre, your main destination and the maximum period of stay in the Schengen States must be in Spain. You must provide proof to support that Spain is:

Main Destination.

Country related with the main purpose of travel.

Country with maximum period of stay.

State of first entry.

Applicants can book an appointment for any working day at BLS application centre during the specified submission timings. Applicants will be asked to take a token at the entrance and be seated in the waiting area . Officers at the counter will collect your visa application form to check that the documents are complete and your photograph meets the required specifications. Your passport will be checked for validity, empty pages and previous travel information. Your fees will be collected in accordance with the visa category you have chosen and the documents you submit will be checked in the manner in which they are required by the Embassy/Consulate of Spain. You will be issued a receipt for the fees paid and given an acknowledgement for the submission of your passport.

Once your application has been registered in our system, you will be issued a receipt for the fees you have paid and it would be possible to track your visa application status.

Once the application has been processed by the Spain Embassy/ Consulate General and your passport has been returned to the Visa application centre,,you will need to bring your receipt and acceptance proof with you for collection of your passport. For Passback (return of passport) timings, please visit the Contact us page.

You can take courier service at the time of submission and once your passport gets ready Visa Application Centre will dispatch the same.

If the Embassy of Spain or the General Consulate of Spain in India are unable to return the application to you because they would like to request additional documents, schedule you for a personal interview or require additional time to correspond with Home Office, this update is normally sent in a letter individually addressed to the applicant, and remains at the Spain Visa Application Centre until collected by the applicant or an authorized representative.

Processing usually takes 10 to 15 working days. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required.

Applicants are free to apply up to 180 days prior to their date of travel. However, all applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays.

Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries. The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 30,000 EUR or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure.

No, an interview is not mandatory. Most applications are processed based on submitted documents. However, in some cases, the embassy may request an interview if they need additional information or clarification.

Yes, if you haven’t given biometrics for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you must provide fingerprints and a digital photo.

The documents are to be presented in (or translated to) English/Spanish.

Payslips, employment contract, leave sanction letter, 3 months bank statement, ITR acknowledgement

Copy of company business registration, GST number if applicable, ITR acknowledgement, bank statement

Once your application has been registered in the system, you will be issued a receipt for the fees you have paid and it would be possible to track your visa application status.

Once the application has been processed by the Spain Embassy/ Consulate General and your passport has been returned to the Visa application centre,,you will need to bring your receipt and acceptance proof with you for collection of your passport. For Passback (return of passport) timings, please visit the Contact us page.

You can take courier service at the time of submission and once your passport gets ready Visa Application Centre will dispatch the same.

Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries. The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 30,000 EUR or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival and departure.

No, an interview is not mandatory. Most applications are processed based on submitted documents. However, in some cases, the embassy may request an interview if they need additional information or clarification.

Yes, if you haven’t given biometrics for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you must provide fingerprints and a digital photo.

The documents are to be presented in (or translated to) English/Spanish.

If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by the public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor.

If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor.

Copies of the passport of the parents. If not applicable, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents.

Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprinting but still need a digital photo. Children aged 12 and above must provide full biometrics.

Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State - original of an official invitation..

If the trip is sponsored by father/mother/guardian/any person other than the applicant who is travelling, written consent certified by the public notary of the parents/guardian/the person sponsoring the trip.

Payslips, employment contract, leave sanction letter, 3 months bank statement, ITR acknowledgement

Copy of company business registration, GST number if applicable, ITR acknowledgement, bank statement

If the Embassy of Spain or the General Consulate of Spain in India are unable to return the application to you because they would like to request additional documents, schedule you for a personal interview or require additional time to correspond with Home Office, this update is normally sent in a letter individually addressed to the applicant, and remains at the Spain Visa Application Centre until collected by the applicant or an authorized representative.

Invitation letter from a company or an authority to attend a meeting, conference or event or confirmed registrations for trade fairs or congresses. In addition documents which show the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes.