Visa for diplomatic and official passport holders

Important information

Holders of Indian diplomatic passports do not need a visa for short-term stays in Spain (less than 90 days).
Holders of diplomatic passports from Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives and Sri Lanka need visa for short-term stays in the Schengen zone.
Holders of diplomatic passports from India, Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives and Sri Lanka need to apply for accreditation visa in case of official postings in Spain.
Holders of Indian official passports must submit their visa application at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi, with prior appointment through the following email: emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es. The appointment must be confirmed by the Consular Section. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Please remember that you should apply for a Spanish Schengen visa if Spain is the sole or the main destination of your visit.
Back to back pages are preferred. Do not staple any documents and refrain from providing documents other than those mentioned here-below.
For further information, please contact emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es

Required documents

For courtesy visa, click here. Duly completed (full postal address, email address and telephone should not be omitted), dated and signed in blue ink by the applicant or both parents if a minor. One photograph not older than 6 months of the applicant, 35-45 mm and on a white background should be affixed on the application form.
For accreditation visa, click here. Duly completed (full postal address, email address and telephone should not be omitted), dated and signed in blue ink by the applicant or both parents if a minor. One photograph not older than 6 months of the applicant, 35-45 mm and on a white background should be affixed on the application form.

Diplomatic/official passport of the applicant with at least two blank pages, valid for at least 6 months after the duration of the anticipated stay and issued in the last ten (10) years.
One copy of the pages of the passport with biographic data.
In case of minors applying alone or not with both parents, the application must include a notarized authorization letter signed by both parents. The parent who is not present at the moment of the application must submit as a proof of the signature a notarized copy of the passports or PAN cards or driving license.
Original and copy of the Note Verbale issued by the Ministry of External Affairs clearly stating the purpose of the visit to Spain, travel dates and duration of the envisaged stay in Spain.
If the applicant is not a national of India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal or the Maldives, evidence of his/her legal residence in any of these countries (residence permit or visa).
If relevant, authorization in favor of a representative to submit the visa application and collect the passport on behalf of the applicant. The authorization must be signed in original by the holder of the diplomatic/official passport.