Spain Visa Fees for Indians Guide 2026

Standard Visa Fee for Indians

As of 2026, the base visa fee for Indian applicants (tourist, student, standard work, and most visa types) is fixed at INR 8,920. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Additional Charges: Service Fees & Others

• Service-centre fee (for BLS International) — ~ INR 1,487 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Service-centre fee (for VFS Global, where applicable) — ~ INR 1,650-1,675 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Mandatory fee to Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) — INR 252 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

This means for most applicants total payable amount starts around INR 10,659 – 10,847, depending on the service-center used. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Fee for Children & Special Cases

From 2026, Indian children aged 6–12 pay the same base fee of INR 8,920 (no longer a discounted rate). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} Children under 6 years are typically exempt from the consular fee — but service-centre charges may still apply. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

When Fees Vary: Work Visas & Long-Term Visas

While standard work visas use the same base fee (INR 8,920), certain visa types (self-employed work visas or special authorizations) may incur additional permit/authorization costs beyond the standard visa fee. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

What’s Usually Not Included in Visa Fee — Budget These Too

• Travel or medical insurance (mandatory for visa application) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Translation / notarization of documents (if required)
• Courier or document-delivery charges (if opting for passport courier) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Costs and Recommended Compliant Plans

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