# Spain visa for Nepali citizens > Spain visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt; up to 30–45 days during peak season or where additional docum… Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/spain Last updated: 2026-04-25 ## Embassy / mission - **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 (BLS application portal — single Spain centre for India / Nepal / Sri Lanka) · https://india.blsspainvisa.com/short_term_visa.php (Schengen short-stay) · https://india.blsspainvisa.com/national_visa.php (long-stay national) - **Payment:** 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. ## Visa categories ### Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism **Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, attending events, short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling window in the Schengen Area. **Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **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. **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. **How to apply:** Book online at india.blsspainvisa.com, attend BLS Kathmandu (Baluwatar) with the full file + biometrics; courier to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication. **Financial requirement:** Bank statements (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip plus return; recommended closing balance ≥ NPR 500,000. **Required documents:** - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Tourist visa documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Tourist-Visa.pdf - BLS Schengen visa application form (English PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/schengen_visa_application_form_english.pdf - BLS short-processing-time declaration (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Declaration%20-%20Short%20Processing%20Time.pdf - BLS Authorization Form Delhi (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Authorization_Form_Delhi_251111.pdf - A clean Schengen travel history (prior tourist visas with no overstay) significantly improves chances of a multi-entry visa. ### Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business **Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **Validity:** Issued for the trip dates or multi-entry up to 5 years. **Entries:** Single, double, or multiple. **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard. **How to apply:** Same BLS Kathmandu route as tourist, with a Spanish business invitation. **Required documents:** - 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. - Invitation letter from Spanish partner / host — On company letterhead, addressed to the Embassy, stating purpose, exact dates, host contact, and undertaking to cover (or share) costs. - Spanish host commercial registration — Recent Mercantile Register extract (Registro Mercantil) of the Spanish inviting company — within 3 months. - Trade-fair / conference accreditation *(conditional)* — Where the trip is for a fair / conference — registration confirmation or admission card. - Cover letter from Nepali employer / company — On letterhead, stating designation, salary, leave approval, purpose, and intent to return. - 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. - 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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. **Notes:** - BLS Business visa documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Business.pdf - BLS Schengen visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/schengen_visa_application_form_english.pdf - Incentive groups (15+ applicants) — separate process, requires Embassy pre-approval (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Incentive-Groups.pdf ### Transit — Airport Transit Visa (ATV / Type A) — Spain **Purpose:** 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 duration:** Strictly within the airport international zone — no entry into Schengen territory. **Validity:** Single transit, valid for the connection dates only. **Entries:** Single (or matching the number of transits planned). **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard. **How to apply:** Same BLS Kathmandu route as Schengen short-stay; declare "Airport Transit" as the visa type on the application form. **Required documents:** - 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 onward ticket to third country — Showing departure from Spain airside to a non-Schengen final destination. - Visa of the third country — When the final destination requires one (e.g. UK, US, Canada). - 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. **Notes:** - BLS Airport Transit Visa documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Airport-Transit-Visa.pdf - BLS Seafarer Transit Visa checklist (separate, max 5 days in Schengen) (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Seafarer-Transit-Visa.pdf - Diplomatic / official passport holders are EXEMPT from the ATV requirement. - Holders of a valid Schengen residence permit, EU long-stay visa, or US / UK / Canada / Japan residence permit are also exempt — but ALWAYS check with the airline before boarding, as the Border Police interpret this strictly. - Effective 4 March 2026, Indian citizens are exempt from the Spanish ATV — but Nepali citizens are NOT. ### familyEU — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Family Member of EU / EEA / Swiss Citizen **Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period. **Validity:** Issued for the visit dates (single entry) or multi-entry at consul's discretion. **Entries:** Single or multiple. **Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard fast-track for EU family members. **How to apply:** Submit at BLS Kathmandu, OR submit directly at the Embassy in New Delhi by emailing emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es for an appointment (avoids BLS service fee). **Required documents:** - 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. - EU / EEA / Swiss family member's passport copy — Recent colour copy of the EU / EEA / Swiss citizen's passport (bio + last issued page). - Proof of relationship — Marriage / civil-partnership certificate (for spouse) OR birth certificate (for child) — apostilled and with notarised English translation if originally in Nepali. - Proof of cohabitation / dependency (where applicable) *(conditional)* — For dependent ascendants / descendants over 21 — bank transfers, joint accounts, photos, communications history. - Travel itinerary together with the EU / EEA / Swiss family member *(conditional)* — Where the family member is travelling alongside the applicant. - 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). - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). - BLS service charge — INR 1,802 (incl. 18 % GST) — consular fee is gratis under Schengen Code, BLS service fee still applies. **Notes:** - BLS Family of EU / EEA / Swiss citizen documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/EU-EEA.pdf - BLS Schengen visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/schengen_visa_application_form_english.pdf - Direct walk-in at Embassy New Delhi is also possible: email emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es to book the appointment — bypasses BLS and avoids the INR 1,802 service fee. ### Student — Spain Student Visa (Short C ≤ 90 days OR Long D > 90 days) **Purpose:** Pursuing studies, training, language courses, or research at a Spanish university, business school, language academy, or recognised institution. **Stay duration:** 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). **Validity:** Aligned with the academic year. Long-stay D leads to a TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) within 30 days of arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** Short: 15 calendar days. Long: 30–60 working days (after Spanish institution and consulate verification). **How to apply:** Obtain admission to a Spanish institution; book BLS appointment at india.blsspainvisa.com; submit file with biometrics. After arrival, apply for TIE at the Oficina de Extranjería within 30 days. **Required documents:** - 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. - Admission / enrolment letter from Spanish institution — On letterhead, stating programme, duration, course code, and tuition status. - Academic transcripts and certificates — SLC / +2 / Bachelor's as applicable — apostilled by Nepal MoFA AND legalised by the Spanish Embassy via BLS, with notarised English / Spanish translations. - Proof of financial means — Minimum 100 % of IPREM (Indicador Público de Renta de Efectos Múltiples) per month for the planned stay (~ EUR 600 / month, ~ NPR 90,000 / month) for self-funded students; OR scholarship-award letter; OR sponsor undertaking. - Proof of accommodation in Spain — University residence confirmation, private rental contract (with NIE of landlord), OR host-invitation; first month is enough at application stage. - Medical certificate — From a Nepali doctor confirming applicant is free of diseases that could pose a public-health risk per the International Health Regulations 2005 — within 3 months of submission. - Police clearance certificate (long-stay only) *(conditional)* — For applicants 18+ on long-stay D — issued by Nepal Police, attested by Nepal MoFA, legalised by the Spanish Embassy via BLS. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Study Visa (≤ 90 days) documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Study-Visa.pdf - BLS General Student Visa (> 90 days) documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/student-visa-more-than-90days.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf (Spanish: https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application-Form-Spanish.pdf) - School pupils, postgraduate students, accompanying teachers, and researchers (EU Directive 2016/801) are exempt from the Schengen consular fee. - Apply for TIE within 30 days of arrival in Spain — failure results in irregular stay. ### studentTrainee — Spain Internship Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Tirocinio / Práctica **Purpose:** Internship or vocational training at a Spanish host organisation under a recognised training agreement. **Stay duration:** Up to 1 year per visa. **Validity:** Aligned with the internship agreement; convert to TIE within 30 days of arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** 30–60 working days. **How to apply:** Spanish host organisation files the internship agreement with the Oficina de Extranjería; once approved, the applicant submits at BLS Kathmandu. **Required documents:** - 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. - Internship agreement / convenio de prácticas — Tripartite agreement signed by the Spanish host, the home / Spanish training institution, and the applicant — stating duration, role, and stipend. - Spanish host organisation registration — Mercantile Register extract or NIF of the Spanish host. - Education certificates — Apostilled by Nepal MoFA and legalised by the Spanish Embassy; notarised English / Spanish translations. - Proof of financial means — 100 % IPREM / month plus accommodation, OR proof that the host organisation covers stipend + accommodation. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Internship Visa documents checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Internship-Visa.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf ### Work — Spain Work and Residence Permit Visa (Type D) **Purpose:** 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 duration:** Tied to the Spanish work authorisation — typically 1 year initial, renewable. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter Spain; convert to TIE within 30 days of arrival in Spain. **Entries:** Single on the visa; multi on the TIE. **Processing time:** 6–12 weeks total (Spanish employer obtains the residence-and-work authorisation BEFORE the applicant submits at BLS). **How to apply:** Spanish employer applies for the residence-and-work authorisation at the Oficina de Extranjería; once approved, the applicant submits the BLS file with the original authorisation. NOT walk-in at Embassy. **Required documents:** - 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. - Original Spanish residence-and-work authorisation — Original or certified copy of the Resolución from the Oficina de Extranjería approving the work and residence permit. - Spanish employment contract — Signed contract stating role, salary (≥ Spanish collective-bargaining minimums), duration, and place of work. - Spanish employer commercial registration (CIF + Mercantile Register) — Recent extract — within 3 months — confirming the employer is registered and active. - Education / professional qualifications — Apostilled / attested certificates with notarised English / Spanish translations. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested by Nepal MoFA, legalised by the Spanish Embassy via BLS — issued within the last 3 months. - Medical certificate — Confirming applicant is free of diseases per International Health Regulations 2005 — within 3 months. - DoFE labour permit — Department of Foreign Employment, Government of Nepal — required at airport departure for outbound workers. - Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) certificate — From a DoFE-licensed orientation provider in Nepal. - Foreign Employment Insurance receipt — Mandatory under DoFE rules. - Social Security Fund (SSF) contribution receipt — Mandatory under DoFE rules. - 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. - 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. - 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — 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. **Notes:** - BLS Work and Residence Permit Visa checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Employee-Visa-TRA.pdf - BLS Work and Residence Permit for Fixed Period (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Work-residence-permit-visa-for-fixed-period.pdf - BLS Work and Residence Permit — Provision of Transnational Services (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Work-residence-permit-visa-provision-transnational-services.pdf - BLS Residence Visa with Work Permit Exemption (EX-09) (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/residence-visa-with-work-permit-exemption.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Recruitment from Nepal must go through a DoFE-licensed Nepali manpower agency. - EX-09 surcharge: INR 1,084 for Residence with Work Permit Exemption applications. Pay separate Demand Drafts for visa fee + EX-09 surcharge. ### selfEmployed — Spain Self-Employed Work and Residence Permit (EX-07) **Purpose:** Self-employed work in Spain — autónomo activity, freelancing, regulated liberal profession, or sole-proprietor business set-up. **Stay duration:** Tied to the project / business — 1 year initial, renewable. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter Spain; convert to TIE within 30 days of arrival. **Entries:** Single on the visa; multi on the TIE. **Processing time:** 8–16 weeks (after the Oficina de Extranjería approves the self-employment authorisation). **How to apply:** Apply for the self-employment residence authorisation at the relevant Spanish provincial Oficina de Extranjería with a detailed business plan; once approved, submit the BLS file. **Required documents:** - 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. - EX-07 self-employment residence authorisation — Original Resolución from the Oficina de Extranjería approving self-employed work. - Detailed business plan — Project viability, market analysis, financial projections, and own-equity contribution — translated into Spanish with notarised translation. - Proof of financial resources — Equivalent of at least 100 % IPREM / month (~ EUR 600 / month) plus business set-up capital (typically ≥ EUR 18,000 own equity). - Qualification / diploma evidence (regulated professions only) *(conditional)* — For doctors, architects, lawyers, accountants etc. — apostilled certificates with notarised Spanish translations. - Spanish counterparty contracts / engagement letters *(conditional)* — For freelance / consultancy stream — signed work contracts or letters from Spanish clients. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested + legalised — issued within the last 3 months. - Medical certificate — Per International Health Regulations 2005, within 3 months. - 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. - 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. - 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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. **Notes:** - BLS Work and Residence Permit for Self-Employed (EX-07) checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/work-residence-permit-for-self-employed.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Pay separate Demand Drafts: one for the INR 9,599 visa fee, one for INR 20,203 EX-07 self-employment surcharge, one for INR 1,084 residence authorisation. Drafts must be in favour of "BLS International Services Ltd Spain Visa". ### entrepreneur — Spain Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) **Purpose:** 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 duration:** 1-year visa; renewable as a 3-year residence permit on arrival. **Validity:** 1 year initial visa; 3-year residence permit issued on arrival, renewable. **Entries:** Multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** 20 working days for the Ley 14/2013 fast-track (significantly shorter than standard self-employment route). **How to apply:** Submit business plan + ENISA / ministry assessment to the Spanish Embassy via BLS Kathmandu — Ley 14/2013 cases are fast-tracked at the consulate. **Eligibility:** Innovative business plan with positive impact assessment from ENISA (Empresa Nacional de Innovación) or the Spanish Ministry of Economy; sufficient personal funds to live in Spain (~ 100 % IPREM / month); private health insurance. **Required documents:** - 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. - Innovative business plan — Detailed plan demonstrating innovation, scalability, and economic impact — assessed favourably by ENISA or the Spanish Ministry of Economy. - ENISA / ministry assessment letter — Positive evaluation under the Ley 14/2013 framework. - Proof of personal funds — Bank statements showing ≥ 100 % IPREM / month (~ EUR 600 / month) plus business set-up capital. - Private health insurance valid in Spain — Comprehensive cover for the duration of the residence permit. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested + legalised — issued within the last 3 months. - Medical certificate — Per International Health Regulations 2005, within 3 months. - 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. - 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. - 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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. **Notes:** - BLS Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Entrepeneur-Visa.pdf - BLS Entrepreneurial Support Act (Ley 14/2013) checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/entrepreneurial-support%20act-visas.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Ley 14/2013 entrepreneur visa enjoys 20-day fast-track processing — significantly shorter than the standard EX-07 self-employment route. ### talents — Spain Highly Qualified Professional + Intra-Company Transfer (Ley 14/2013) **Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 2 years per visa, extendable as a 4-year residence permit on arrival. **Validity:** Aligned with the employment contract / project (max 4 years). **Entries:** Multi-entry; immediate family members receive the same residence permit. **Processing time:** 20 working days fast-track under Ley 14/2013. **How to apply:** Spanish employer / group entity files the HQP / ICT residence-and-work authorisation under Ley 14/2013; once approved, the applicant submits the BLS file in fast-track. **Eligibility:** HQP: salary ≥ 1.5× Spanish average salary OR position requiring proven highly specialised expertise; OR ICT: at least 3 months prior employment with the international group, transferred to a Spanish entity in the same group as a manager / specialist / trainee. **Required documents:** - 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. - HQP / ICT authorisation under Ley 14/2013 — Original Resolución from the Spanish authority approving the HQP / ICT permit. - Spanish employment contract — Signed contract stating role, salary (≥ HQP threshold), duration, and place of work. - Group / company structure proof (ICT only) *(conditional)* — Showing the Spanish entity belongs to the same international group as the home employer; with at least 3 months prior employment with the group. - Education / experience credentials — Apostilled certificates with notarised Spanish translations. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested + legalised. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Visa for Highly Qualified Professionals + ICT (Ley 14/2013) checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Visa-Highly-Qualified-Professionals-Intra-Company-Transfers.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Family members (spouse + minor children) accompany on the same Ley 14/2013 regime — spouses can work in Spain immediately. ### digitalNomad — Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Ley 28/2022) **Purpose:** 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 duration:** 1-year visa; renewable as a 3-year residence permit on arrival, plus another 2-year extension. Up to 5 years total. **Validity:** 1 year initial visa; 3-year residence permit on arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry; immediate family included. **Processing time:** 20 working days fast-track under Ley 28/2022. **How to apply:** Apply at the Spanish Embassy via BLS Kathmandu (long-stay route) OR after entering Spain on a tourist visa, apply at UGE-CE in Madrid (the dedicated Large-Companies / Strategic Investors unit). **Eligibility:** Remote employee (1+ year contract with foreign employer) OR freelancer (3+ months invoicing foreign clients); minimum monthly income ~ 200 % SMI (Spanish minimum wage, ~ EUR 2,646 / month for primary applicant; +75 % SMI for first dependant, +25 % SMI per additional dependant); university degree OR 3+ years professional experience; private health insurance valid in Spain; clean criminal record. **Required documents:** - 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. - Foreign employment / freelance contract — Proving 1+ year employment with foreign employer OR 3+ months invoicing foreign clients. - Foreign employer / client letter — Authorising remote work from Spain. - Recent payslips / invoices (last 3 months) — Showing minimum income ≥ 200 % SMI (~ EUR 2,646 / month). - Audited bank statements (last 3 months) — Confirming the salary / invoice credit history. - University degree OR 3+ years professional experience — Apostilled + notarised English / Spanish translation. - Spanish Social Security registration — A1 form (for EU employees) OR Spanish Convenio Especial (Special Agreement) for non-EU. - Private health insurance valid in Spain — Comprehensive cover, no co-pays for emergency medical, mandatory. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police + every country of residence in last 5 years; attested + legalised. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Digital Nomad Visa checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Digital-Nomad.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Up to 20 % of income may come from Spanish clients — beyond that, the standard self-employment (EX-07) route applies. - Beckham Law tax regime (24 % flat rate) is available to Digital Nomad Visa holders for the first 6 years of Spanish tax residency. ### researcher — Spain Research Long-Stay Visa (Type D) **Purpose:** Hosted research at a Spanish university, public research organisation (OPI), or recognised research entity under EU Researcher Directive 2016/801. **Stay duration:** 1 year per visa, renewable through the Oficina de Extranjería for the duration of the research project. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter; residence permit aligned with the research agreement. **Entries:** Multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** 30–60 working days. **How to apply:** Spanish research host signs the hosting agreement (Convenio de Acogida); applicant submits at BLS Kathmandu after the agreement is registered. **Required documents:** - 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. - Convenio de Acogida (research-hosting agreement) — Signed by the Spanish research host institution and the applicant — registered with the relevant Spanish authority. - Research project description — On host institution's letterhead — outlining the project, duration, funding, and outputs. - Education / experience credentials — PhD / Master's + research publications / experience certificates with notarised English / Spanish translations. - Proof of financial means — Stipend or salary letter from the Spanish host showing minimum monthly compensation per Spanish IPREM schedule. - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested + legalised. - Medical certificate — Per International Health Regulations 2005, within 3 months. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Research Visa checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/work-temporary-residence-visa-research.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Researchers under EU Directive 2016/801 are exempt from the Schengen consular fee — BLS service charge still applies. ### familyReunion — Spain Family Reunion / Regrouping Visa (Reagrupación Familiar) **Purpose:** 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 duration:** Tied to the sponsor's residence permit; converted to TIE per Motivos Familiares on arrival. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter; TIE aligned with sponsor. **Entries:** Single entry on the visa; multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** 60–90 working days (after the Spain-side sponsor obtains the regrouping authorisation from the Oficina de Extranjería). **How to apply:** Sponsor in Spain applies for the family-regrouping authorisation at the Oficina de Extranjería; once approved, the family member submits at BLS Kathmandu. **Required documents:** - 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. - Original family-regrouping authorisation — Original Resolución from the Spanish Oficina de Extranjería (for general regrouping); OR Spanish citizen / EU citizen relationship-proof package (for those variants). - Sponsor's residence permit + passport copy — Sponsor's TIE / NIE / Spanish ID + passport bio page. - Sponsor's income proof — Vida Laboral (employment history), payslips (last 6 months), Renta (annual tax return) showing minimum income per Spanish thresholds (~ 150 % IPREM for first dependant, +50 % per additional). - Sponsor's accommodation proof — Empadronamiento (municipal registration) certificate, Informe de Vivienda (housing-suitability report), tenancy contract or property deed. - Proof of relationship — Marriage / birth / dependency certificates, attested by Nepal MoFA AND legalised by the Spanish Embassy via BLS. Notarised English / Spanish translations mandatory. - Family register / Lalpurja (for parents / extended) *(conditional)* — Issued by the local Ward Office, attested by Nepal MoFA, with notarised English / Spanish translation. - Police clearance certificate (applicants 18+) — From Nepal Police, attested + legalised. - Medical certificate — Per International Health Regulations 2005, within 3 months. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Family Regrouping Visa (general) checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/family-regrouping-visa-general.pdf - BLS Family Regrouping Visa with EU National checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/family-regrouping-visa-eu-national.pdf - BLS Residence Visa Family of Spanish Citizens checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/Residence-visa-Family-Spanish-citizens.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - For EU national family regrouping: spouse + child < 21 + dependent parents are GRATIS under EU Directive 2004/38/EC. - Marriage / birth certificates require Nepal MoFA attestation AND legalisation by the Spanish Embassy via BLS. ### nonLucrative — Spain Non-Lucrative Residence Visa (EX-01) **Purpose:** 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 duration:** 1 year initial residence permit, renewable for 2-year periods (subject to continued financial sufficiency); permanent residence after 5 years. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter; residence permit issued via TIE within 30 days of arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** 60–90 working days. **How to apply:** Apply at BLS Kathmandu with all financial-sufficiency evidence; the Spanish Consulate (via Embassy New Delhi) reviews and approves before forwarding to the cantonal — sorry — Spanish Oficina de Extranjería which issues the TIE on arrival. **Eligibility:** Demonstrated passive financial means: minimum 400 % IPREM / month for the primary applicant (~ EUR 2,400 / month) + 100 % IPREM / month per dependant. Sources can be pension, rental income, investment dividends, or savings (typically ≥ EUR 28,800 / year proven). Private health insurance valid in Spain (no co-pays). Clean criminal record. No engagement in any paid activity in Spain. **Required documents:** - 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. - Proof of passive income / financial means — Bank statements + pension certificates + rental contracts + investment portfolios + tax returns — showing ≥ 400 % IPREM / month (~ EUR 2,400 / month) for the primary applicant and +100 % IPREM per dependant. - Sworn statement of non-employment in Spain — Notarised undertaking not to engage in any paid activity in Spain. - Private health insurance valid in Spain — Comprehensive cover with no co-pays for the duration of the residence permit. - Proof of accommodation in Spain — Rental contract or property title deed (Escritura de Compraventa). - Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police + every country of residence in last 5 years; attested + legalised. - Medical certificate — Per International Health Regulations 2005, within 3 months. - 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. - 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(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 — 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 *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 *(conditional)* — 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). **Notes:** - BLS Non-Lucrative Residence Visa (EX-01) checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/non-lucrative-residence-visa.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf - Non-Lucrative Residence is the standard pathway for retirees and passive-income earners — the visa does NOT permit any work in Spain. - After 5 years on Non-Lucrative Residence + TIE renewals, applicants can apply for permanent residence (Residencia de Larga Duración). Spanish nationality possible after 10 years (2 years for nationals of Latin American countries — not Nepal). ### adoption — Spain Adoption Long-Stay Visa **Purpose:** Bringing an adopted child to Spain — both Hague Convention adoptions and other recognised adoption procedures. **Stay duration:** 1 year on the long-stay visa; followed by Spanish nationality / residence permit for the adopted child after the formal adoption is recognised. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance to enter; TIE issued on arrival. **Entries:** Multi-entry once TIE is issued. **Processing time:** 60–120 working days (after the Spanish Central Authority for International Adoption approves). **How to apply:** Spanish adoptive parents complete the international-adoption procedure with the Spanish Central Authority and obtain the adoption decree in Nepal; the child's visa is then applied for at BLS Kathmandu. **Required documents:** - 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. - Adoption decree from competent court — Issued by the Nepali court, with notarised English / Spanish translation; legalised by the Spanish Embassy via BLS. - Spanish Central Authority for International Adoption authorisation — Approval from the relevant Spanish authority (autonomous community / national level). - Spanish adoptive parents' passport + residence proof - Birth certificate of the adopted child — Original Nepali certificate + notarised English / Spanish translation; apostilled. - Health certificate of the adopted child — From a recognised Nepali hospital. - Police clearance certificate of the adoptive parents — From their country of residence — required by the adoption authority. - 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. **Notes:** - BLS Adoption Visa checklist (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/adoption-visa.pdf - BLS National Visa application form (PDF): https://india.blsspainvisa.com/assets/pdf/english/National-Visa-Application.pdf ## Important general notes - Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public. - 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. ## How to apply (4 steps) 1. **Confirm Spain visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, familyEU). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules. 2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Original passport + photocopy; Passport bio-page copies + previous passports; Two recent passport-size photographs; Citizenship copy; Schengen visa application form (online + signed); Cover letter. 3. **Submit at BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — Book online at india.blsspainvisa.com, attend BLS Kathmandu (Baluwatar) with the full file + biometrics; courier to Embassy New Delhi for adjudication. 4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 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.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change. ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ### Where is the Spain embassy in Nepal? Embassy of Spain — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — 12 Prithviraj Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110011, India. Phone: +91 11 4129 3000. ### 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 online portal to apply for a Spain visa? Yes — apply online at https://india.blsspainvisa.com (BLS application portal — single Spain centre for India / Nepal / Sri Lanka) · https://india.blsspainvisa.com/short_term_visa.php (Schengen short-stay) · https://india.blsspainvisa.com/national_visa.php (long-stay national). ### 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 help with a Spain visa application? Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Spain including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel. ## Sources - 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 --- *Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*