QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Spain with an Indian passport?
You need a visa for Spain. Apply before you travel.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Spain visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- Fee: 90 EUR, Schengen short-stay visa (uniform visa); EUR 45 for children aged 6-12, free for children under 6
Source: European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs). - Processing time: 15 days (may be extended to up to 45 days)
Source: European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs). - Official information: Official visa information page, Spain (Spanish MFA)
Official sources
- US citizens and citizens from other visa-exempt countries, holders of an ordinary passport: up to 90 days in a 180-day period in the Schengen area (including Spain) without a visa; ETIAS expected operational in the last quarter of 2026, no action required yet (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain (Consular Section, Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC), verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annexes I and II give the complete per-nationality list of third countries whose nationals need, or are exempt from, a Schengen visa; Spain applies this EU list as a Schengen state. EUR-Lex page verified live 2026-10-06. (European Union (EUR-Lex), Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, verified October 6, 2026)
Spain at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 60 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/F sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Spain is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 60 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Spain compares to 179 countries.
On power, you are in luck: both Indian outlets and Spain's use Type C, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Full plug and voltage guide for Spain.
Good to know about Spain
- Your 90-day limit is shared across the whole Schengen area. Time spent in France, Italy, or any other Schengen country counts toward the same 90 days in any 180-day period. It is not 90 days per country. (European External Action Service)
- Spanish border officers can ask you to prove you have enough money for your stay. They can also ask to see your return or onward ticket. Keep both within reach at passport control. (Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Carrying EUR 10,000 or more in cash? You must declare it before crossing the Spanish border. (Sepblac (Spanish anti-money-laundering authority))
- Your passport must stay valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area. Check the expiry date before you book. (European External Action Service)
A Schengen visa application requires proof of travel medical insurance: at least €30,000 in coverage, valid across the Schengen area. Get a quote from SafetyWing.
Source: European Commission.
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Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Yes. You need a visa for Spain. Apply before you travel.
How long can an Indian passport holder stay in Spain?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Spain's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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