Spain trip from India: 8 days Barcelona, Seville & Madrid
An 8-day Spain itinerary from India: Schengen visa steps via BLS, a rupee budget, Barcelona, Seville and Madrid by AVE train, veg food tips and when to go.
Spain
Gaudí's Barcelona, Madrid's art and Seville's Moorish palaces, linked by fast trains.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged through BLS International and decided by the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | ₹9,599 for adults (₹4,799 for ages 6–12) on the BLS fee table, plus a BLS service charge of ₹1,802 including GST |
| Processing | BLS says up to 15 days from the application; travel insurance is mandatory at submission; Delhi accepts applications up to 3 months before travel |
| Official site | india.blsspainvisa.com |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, October. Flights from India: One stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul: about 11–15 h to Madrid or Barcelona. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹95–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
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