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Spain visa for Nepali citizens

Visa required

Nepali citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Spain visa?

Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

All visa types for Spain

Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Spanish missions in Nepal

Spain has 1 mission in Nepal. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kathmandu.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Spain covers Nepal from its embassy in New Delhi, India (800 km from Kathmandu). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nepal is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Spanish citizens travelling to Nepal

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Travel advice for Spain

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Nepal to Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Nepali citizens can stay in Spain

How long Nepali citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nepali citizens apply

Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Nepal, and its honorary consulate in Kathmandu normally does not issue visas. Nepali citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Nepal from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.

Spain and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.

Spain’s neighbours for Nepali citizens

Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Spanish citizens travelling to Nepal

Nepal issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Spain?

Nepali citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Spain in Nepal?

No. Spain has no embassy in Nepal, only honorary consulates in Kathmandu. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Nepal.

How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?

Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Nepal issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Nepali citizens enter Spain visa-free?

No; Nepali citizens need a visa for Spain obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.