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India visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoimadrid.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Spain
- Embassy of India in Madrid
Avenida de Pío XII 30-32, 28016 Madrid
- Consulate General of India in Barcelona
Floors 16 & 17, Torre Allianz (Tower Allianz), Carrer de Tarragona, 107–109, Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona 08014, Spain
- Honorary Consulate of India in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Villalba Hervas No. 15 -1st Floor, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Island, Spain
All missions of India in Spain
India has 3 missions in Spain, with its embassy in Madrid. Consulates: Barcelona. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Indian citizens travelling to Spain
IndiaSpain Visa required Spain visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Spain to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in India
Spanish citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Spanish citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Spanish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
China admits Spanish citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Spain
Spain requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for India?
Spanish citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in India?
Spanish citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Spain?
The Indian embassy in Spain is in Madrid; there is also a consulate in Barcelona.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Spanish citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.