Spain Schengen Visa: Short-Stay Guide
Spain is the second most requested Schengen destination. Its consulates apply Spain's own published proof-of-funds amount, which rises with the national minimum wage.
Last verified: 2026-10-31 · Always confirm on the consulate's own page before you apply.
Consular fee (adult)
€90
Decisions in 2025
1,642,245
Refusal rate 2025
14.6%
All Spain consulates worldwide, all nationalities. European Commission statistics. Not an individual's chance of approval.
1. Is Spain your main destination?
You apply to Spain only if it is where you will spend the most nights — or, with equal nights, where you first enter the Schengen area. Applying to Spain for appointment convenience when another country is your main destination is a jurisdiction error.
2. Where to apply
Official starting point: Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs (find your embassy or consulate)
| If you live in | Channel (checked on the official page) |
|---|---|
| the UAE | BLS International (Abu Dhabi and Dubai)checked 2026-10-29 |
| Saudi Arabia | BLS International (Riyadh and Jeddah)checked 2026-10-29 |
| Ecuador | BLS International (exclusive for Schengen visas)checked 2026-10-29 |
| Bolivia | BLS International La Paz & Santa Cruzchecked 2026-10-29 |
| Cuba | Visa Application Centre for Spain in Cuba (from 5 October 2026, €17 appointment fee)checked 2026-10-29 |
| the Dominican Republic | BLS International Santo Domingo (official Spain visa centre)checked 2026-10-29 |
Not listed? Use the channel named on the Spain consulate's website for your country of residence.
3. What Spain looks for
Funds: €122.10 per person per day
Spain requires 10% of the gross minimum wage per person per day — €122.10 in 2026 — with a minimum of €1,098.90 per person regardless of trip length (Order PRE/1282/2007, as notified in OJ C/2026/2444 of 27 April 2026). Source
Accommodation for every night
Hotel bookings or a host's invitation covering the whole stay should match your itinerary and travel dates. Source
4. Core document checklist
- Cover letter addressed to the consulate
- Day-by-day itinerary (Spain sample)
- Verifiable flight reservation
- Accommodation for every night
- Recent bank statements
- Employer letter with approved leave
- Travel medical insurance, minimum €30,000
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Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need for a Spain Schengen visa in 2026?
€122.10 per person per day of stay, with a minimum of €1,098.90 per person even for short trips. A 15-day trip therefore needs €1,831.50 per person.
Who handles Spain visa appointments?
It depends on your country of residence. In many countries Spain uses BLS International; check your consulate's own page for the current channel.
Staying longer than 90 days? See the Spain long-stay visa guide.