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Spain Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed April 25, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Spain as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt. Apply through BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — TourismStay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt
Where to apply: BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Spain Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Processing time: 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt; up to 30–45 days during peak season or where additional documentation is required. Apply max 6 months before travel; min 15 calendar days.
Stay duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Visa validity: Issued for the trip dates (single entry) or up to 5 years (multi-entry) at the consul's discretion based on travel history.
Entries: Single, double, or multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000.
Where to apply: Book online at india.blsspainvisa.com, attend BLS Kathmandu (Baluwatar) with the full file + biometrics; courier to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism
Tourism, sightseeing, attending events, short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window in the Schengen Area.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt; up to 30–45 days during peak season or where additional documentation is required. Apply max 6 months before travel; min 15 calendar days.
Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business
Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, trade fairs, contract-signing — up to 90 days. Does NOT cover gainful professional activity in Spain (paid or unpaid) — that requires a long-stay work visa.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 calendar days standard.
Transit — Airport Transit Visa (ATV / Type A) — Spain
Transiting through the international zone of any Spanish airport en route to a third country — Nepali ordinary passport holders are EXPLICITLY required to hold an ATV from 21 April 2025 onwards (per Spanish MFA notification).
Stay
Strictly within the airport international zone — no entry into Schengen territory.
Processing
15 calendar days standard.
Family of EU Citizen — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Family Member of EU / EEA / Swiss Citizen
Visiting Spain or another Schengen state as the spouse / civil partner / direct descendant ≤ 21 (or dependent) / dependent ascendant of an EU / EEA / Swiss citizen — short stay up to 90 days.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 calendar days standard fast-track for EU family members.
Student — Spain Student Visa (Short C ≤ 90 days OR Long D > 90 days)
Pursuing studies, training, language courses, or research at a Spanish university, business school, language academy, or recognised institution.
Stay
Short ≤ 90 days for short courses; long-stay D for full academic programmes (1 year per visa, renewable through the Oficina de Extranjería on arrival).
Processing
Short: 15 calendar days. Long: 30–60 working days (after Spanish institution and consulate verification).
Student / Trainee — Spain Internship Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Tirocinio / Práctica
Internship or vocational training at a Spanish host organisation under a recognised training agreement.
Stay
Up to 1 year per visa.
Processing
30–60 working days.
Work — Spain Work and Residence Permit Visa (Type D)
Salaried employment in Spain under a Spanish employer with a residence-and-work authorisation issued by the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration. Includes the standard Employee Visa TRA (Trabajador), Fixed-Period Worker, Transnational Service Provider, and Temporary Worker variants.
Stay
Tied to the Spanish work authorisation — typically 1 year initial, renewable.
Processing
6–12 weeks total (Spanish employer obtains the residence-and-work authorisation BEFORE the applicant submits at BLS).
Self-Employed — Spain Self-Employed Work and Residence Permit (EX-07)
Self-employed work in Spain — autónomo activity, freelancing, regulated liberal profession, or sole-proprietor business set-up.
Stay
Tied to the project / business — 1 year initial, renewable.
Processing
8–16 weeks (after the Oficina de Extranjería approves the self-employment authorisation).
Entrepreneur — Spain Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Innovative-business / entrepreneurial activity in Spain under the Entrepreneurial Support Act (Ley 14/2013) — for founders of companies of "general interest" (innovative, scalable, with high impact on Spanish economy).
Stay
1-year visa; renewable as a 3-year residence permit on arrival.
Processing
20 working days for the Ley 14/2013 fast-track (significantly shorter than standard self-employment route).
Talents — Spain Highly Qualified Professional + Intra-Company Transfer (Ley 14/2013)
Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) employment OR Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) at a Spanish entity belonging to an international group — fast-tracked under the Entrepreneurial Support Act (Ley 14/2013).
Stay
Up to 2 years per visa, extendable as a 4-year residence permit on arrival.
Processing
20 working days fast-track under Ley 14/2013.
Digital Nomad — Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Ley 28/2022)
Long-term residence for remote workers and freelancers earning income from outside Spain (foreign employers / clients) — under the Startup Act (Ley 28/2022). Allows up to 20 % income from Spanish clients.
Stay
1-year visa; renewable as a 3-year residence permit on arrival, plus another 2-year extension. Up to 5 years total.
Processing
20 working days fast-track under Ley 28/2022.
Researcher — Spain Research Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
Hosted research at a Spanish university, public research organisation (OPI), or recognised research entity under EU Researcher Directive 2016/801.
Stay
1 year per visa, renewable through the Oficina de Extranjería for the duration of the research project.
Processing
30–60 working days.
Family Reunion — Spain Family Reunion / Regrouping Visa (Reagrupación Familiar)
Joining a family member legally resident in Spain — spouse / civil partner, child under 18 (or older if dependent), and dependent ascendants (parents). Includes the General Regrouping (foreign-resident sponsor), EU National Regrouping, and Family of Spanish Citizen variants.
Stay
Tied to the sponsor's residence permit; converted to TIE per Motivos Familiares on arrival.
Processing
60–90 working days (after the Spain-side sponsor obtains the regrouping authorisation from the Oficina de Extranjería).
Non-Lucrative — Spain Non-Lucrative Residence Visa (EX-01)
Long-term residence in Spain for individuals who can self-fund without working — typical pathway for retirees, those with passive income (rental / pension / investment / dividends), and high-net-worth individuals wishing to live in Spain without engaging in any work activity.
Stay
1 year initial residence permit, renewable for 2-year periods (subject to continued financial sufficiency); permanent residence after 5 years.
Processing
60–90 working days.
Adoption — Spain Adoption Long-Stay Visa
Bringing an adopted child to Spain — both Hague Convention adoptions and other recognised adoption procedures.
Stay
1 year on the long-stay visa; followed by Spanish nationality / residence permit for the adopted child after the formal adoption is recognised.
Processing
60–120 working days (after the Spanish Central Authority for International Adoption approves).

Checklist

Required documents — Spain tourist visa

26 required · 6 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Original passport + photocopy
Required
Valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned end of stay, with at least 2 blank pages. Issued within the last 10 years.
Passport bio-page copies + previous passports
Required
Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs
Required
White / off-white background, full face non-smiling, no sunglasses or hat (except religious), colour, < 6 months old, printed on photographic paper. Glue one onto the application form.
Citizenship copy
Required
Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
Schengen visa application form (online + signed)
Required
Filled online (handwritten not accepted from 4 Nov 2024), printed, signed with a blue pen only. PDF: schengen_visa_application_form_english.pdf.
Cover letter
Required
Detailed letter in English stating purpose, itinerary, sponsor (if any), self-funding, and intent to return — addressed to the Embassy of Spain, New Delhi.
Confirmed return / onward airline ticket
Required
Showing arrival in and departure from the Schengen Area within the visa validity (issue an airline-confirmed PNR; do NOT pay for the ticket before the visa is approved — BLS accepts a confirmed reservation).
Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay
Required
Hotel reservations in the applicant's name covering every night, OR a notarised host-invitation ("invitación") with host's ID + Spanish residence proof.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance
Required
Minimum EUR 30,000 cover including emergency medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation; valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Bank statement (last 6 months)
Required
Original, signed and stamped on every page; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000–700,000 for tourist short-stay; higher for long-stay.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Spain visa

Mission: Embassy of Spain — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address: 12 Prithviraj Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110011, India
Phone: +91 11 4129 3000
Email: emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es
Hours: Adjudication only at New Delhi. Nepal applicants submit files in Kathmandu — see Application Centre below.
Application centre: BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — 344/9, Dashrath Chand Marg, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal · P.O. Box 5657. Submission Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 (Normal) and 14:30–15:30 (Prime Time); Passport Collection 16:00–17:00. Appointments via india.blsspainvisa.com.
Online portal: https://india.blsspainvisa.com

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Spain has NO visa-issuing embassy in Nepal — the Honorary Consulate in Battisputali handles only notarial / consular assistance for Spanish citizens. Every Nepali Schengen AND national visa application is filed at BLS Spain Kathmandu (Baluwatar) and forwarded to the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi for adjudication.
Effective 21 April 2025, Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST obtain an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) to transit through any Spanish airport — even when staying strictly inside the international transit zone. Diplomatic / official passport holders are exempt.
Effective 4 March 2026, Indian citizens no longer need a Spanish ATV — but Nepali citizens DO. This is a Nepal-specific requirement.
BLS service charge: INR 1,802 (incl. 18 % GST) per applicant — payable in cash or Demand Draft drawn in favour of "BLS International Services Ltd Spain Visa". Children under 6 are exempt from the service charge.
Family of EU / EEA / Swiss citizens (spouse and children below 21 years of age) are GRATIS — the consular fee is waived. The BLS service fee of INR 1,802 still applies.
Application form must be filled online from 4 November 2024 — handwritten forms are NOT accepted. Print and sign with a blue pen only.
Lead time: applications can be filed up to 6 months before travel; minimum 15 calendar days before departure (less than 15 days requires signing a short-processing-time declaration).
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (incl. emergency repatriation) is mandatory and must be valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay.
Photo specifications: passport-size, white / off-white background, full face non-smiling, no sunglasses or hat (except religious / ethnic), colour, < 6 months old, printed on photographic paper (no scans / copies). Glue the photo onto the application form. Photo booth available at BLS Kathmandu.
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Nepal for at least 6 months — applications cannot be processed from non-residents. Those studying / working outside their home country must apply from that country.
Photo booth, photocopying, courier, SMS-tracking, doorstep service, and prime-time / premium-lounge appointments are available at the BLS centre as paid value-added services.
Family-of-EU / EEA / Swiss citizen applicants can also submit directly at the Embassy in New Delhi by appointment via emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es — instead of via BLS — to avoid the BLS service fee.
Honorary Consulate of Spain Kathmandu (notarial only): Dwarika's Village Hotel, P.O. Box 459, Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal · +977 1 457 9488 / +977 1 457 0770 / +977 985 140 0269 · cons.kathmandu@maec.es.

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Guides

Spain visa guides

FAQ

Spain visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Spain visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Spain as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Spain for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

How long does a Spain tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt; up to 30–45 days during peak season or where additional documentation is required. Apply max 6 months before travel; min 15 calendar days.

What bank balance is required for a Spain visa?

Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Spain on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Spain tourist visa?

Book online at india.blsspainvisa.com, attend BLS Kathmandu (Baluwatar) with the full file + biometrics; courier to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication.

What documents are required for a Spain tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original passport + photocopy; Passport bio-page copies + previous passports; Two recent passport-size photographs; Citizenship copy; Schengen visa application form (online + signed); Cover letter; Confirmed return / onward airline ticket; Confirmed accommodation for the entire stay.

Which Spain mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Spain — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), 12 Prithviraj Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110011, India. Phone: +91 11 4129 3000. Applications are lodged at BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, 344/9, Dashrath Chand Marg, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal · P.O. Box 5657. Submission Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 (Normal) and 14:30–15:30 (Prime Time); Passport Collection 16:00–17:00. Appointments via india.blsspainvisa.com.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Spain business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Attending business meetings, conferences, negotiations, exhibitions, trade fairs, contract-signing — up to 90 days. Does NOT cover gainful professional activity in Spain (paid or unpaid) — that requires a long-stay work visa. Processing: 15 calendar days standard.

Is there an official online portal for the Spain visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://india.blsspainvisa.com.

How is the Spain visa fee paid?

Schengen short-stay: visa fee + BLS service in cash / Demand Draft / online (RTGS / NEFT / IMPS) at BLS Kathmandu. Demand Draft drawn in favour of "BLS International Services Ltd Spain Visa", payable at Delhi or Mumbai. Long-stay: same payment options. No card / digital wallet at the visa centre itself.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Spain visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Spain visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

https://india.blsspainvisa.com — BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre (single Spain centre for India / Nepal / Sri Lanka)
https://india.blsspainvisa.com/short_term_visa.php — Schengen short-stay (Type C) categories + fees
https://india.blsspainvisa.com/national_visa.php — Spain long-stay (Type D) categories + per-EX surcharges
https://india.blsspainvisa.com/contact.php — BLS centre contacts
https://india.blsspainvisa.com/visa_type.php — Know your visa type (decision tree)
https://india.blsspainvisa.com/faq.php — BLS Spain FAQs
https://india.blsspainvisa.com/additionalservices.php — Value-added services (premium lounge / SMS / courier / doorstep)
https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/nuevadelhi/en/ — Embassy of Spain in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/nuevadelhi/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visados-Schengen.aspx — Schengen visa rules at the Embassy New Delhi
BLS International Spain Visa Centre Kathmandu — 344/9, Dashrath Chand Marg, Baluwatar (P.O. Box 5657)
Honorary Consulate of Spain Kathmandu — Dwarika's Village Hotel, Battisputali (notarial only)
Embassy of Spain New Delhi — 12 Prithviraj Road, Chanakyapuri (adjudicates all Nepal files)
Spain MFA notification — Airport Transit Visa mandatory for Nepali ordinary passport holders from 21 April 2025
BLS PDF: Tourist visa checklist · Tourist-Visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Business visa checklist · Business.pdf
BLS PDF: Airport Transit Visa checklist · Airport-Transit-Visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Seafarer Transit Visa checklist · Seafarer-Transit-Visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Family of EU/EEA Citizen checklist · EU-EEA.pdf
BLS PDF: Study Visa (≤ 90 days) checklist · Study-Visa.pdf
BLS PDF: General Student Visa (> 90 days) checklist · student-visa-more-than-90days.pdf
BLS PDF: Internship Visa checklist · Internship-Visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Employee Visa TRA checklist · Employee-Visa-TRA.pdf
BLS PDF: Self-Employed (EX-07) checklist · work-residence-permit-for-self-employed.pdf
BLS PDF: Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) checklist · Entrepeneur-Visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Highly Qualified Professionals + ICT checklist · Visa-Highly-Qualified-Professionals-Intra-Company-Transfers.pdf
BLS PDF: Digital Nomad Visa checklist · Digital-Nomad.pdf
BLS PDF: Research Visa checklist · work-temporary-residence-visa-research.pdf
BLS PDF: Family Regrouping (general / EU national / Spanish citizen) · family-regrouping-*.pdf, Residence-visa-Family-Spanish-citizens.pdf
BLS PDF: Non-Lucrative Residence (EX-01) · non-lucrative-residence-visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Adoption Visa · adoption-visa.pdf
BLS PDF: Schengen visa application form · schengen_visa_application_form_english.pdf
BLS PDF: National Visa application form · National-Visa-Application.pdf

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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At a glance — Spain Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business

Transit — Airport Transit Visa (ATV / Type A) — Spain

Family of EU Citizen — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Family Member of EU / EEA / Swiss Citizen

Student — Spain Student Visa (Short C ≤ 90 days OR Long D > 90 days)

Student / Trainee — Spain Internship Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Tirocinio / Práctica

Work — Spain Work and Residence Permit Visa (Type D)

Self-Employed — Spain Self-Employed Work and Residence Permit (EX-07)

Entrepreneur — Spain Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)

Talents — Spain Highly Qualified Professional + Intra-Company Transfer (Ley 14/2013)

Digital Nomad — Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Ley 28/2022)

Researcher — Spain Research Long-Stay Visa (Type D)

Family Reunion — Spain Family Reunion / Regrouping Visa (Reagrupación Familiar)

Non-Lucrative — Spain Non-Lucrative Residence Visa (EX-01)

Adoption — Spain Adoption Long-Stay Visa