Up-to-date Spain visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, sightseeing, attending events, short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window in the Schengen Area.
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.
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).
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.
Pursuing studies, training, language courses, or research at a Spanish university, business school, language academy, or recognised institution.
Internship or vocational training at a Spanish host organisation under a recognised training agreement.
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.
Self-employed work in Spain — autónomo activity, freelancing, regulated liberal profession, or sole-proprietor business set-up.
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).
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).
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.
Hosted research at a Spanish university, public research organisation (OPI), or recognised research entity under EU Researcher Directive 2016/801.
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.
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.
Bringing an adopted child to Spain — both Hague Convention adoptions and other recognised adoption procedures.
Original passport + photocopy
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
Plus copies of every visa / stamp page from previous passports if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs
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
Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate, both sides.
Schengen visa application form (online + signed)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
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
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
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)
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
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
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
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
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
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
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
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