MADRID INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS:

Tourist Visas

Description
- All visas are valid from the date of issue. Minimum validity of 6 months.

- The purpose of the visa cannot be changed later.

- Cannot be renewed

Requirements
1. Visa Application Form

2 . Three passport size photographs.
3 . The passport, in original, which must be valid for more than the period of the visa applied for. For example for a 6 month visa the passport should be valid for more than 6 months.
4 . The corresponding fees. (see fees in "Fee Charges")
5 .Copy of Residence Card, if applicant is not a Spanish national.

NOTE: To visit Sikkim, the north east of India, and other restricted zones, a special permit is required, see."Special Permits"

Method of obtaining the Visa :
Completed applications with all the necessary documentation can be sent in the following ways :

1. By hand:

All documentation can be given in the working hours of the Consular Section from 9:00 to12:30.

The visa can be gathered in the Consular Section. Previous phone confirmation/Fax confirmation (913451900), can be made between 14:30 and 16:30.

2. By post:

The fees have to be sent by Giro Postal only , DO NOT INCLUDE MONEY IN CASH NOR CHECKS.

The application must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with sufficient stamps affixed on it to enable us return the Passport through Correo Certificado. (Stamps must be affixed on the self-addressed envelope. We DO NOT accept cash for buying and putting stamps on the self-addressed envelope). Usually, 2.50€ is required to send 1-2 Passports. For returning more Passports, we suggest that the applicant affixes the required stamps in consultation with the Post Office.

Those who want their passport to be returned by Postal Express, should attach a special Postal Express envelope with the fully filled-in corresponding Ticket stuck on that envelope. The special Postal Express envelope can be bought by the Applicant ONLY in the Post Office.

3. By messenger service:

All documentation must be delivered in the working hours of the Consular Section from 9:00 to 12:30.

The visa can be gathered in the Consular Section. Previous Phone/Fax Confirmation (913451900) can be made between 14:30 and 16:30.

Please leave instructions with the messenger to recollect

Note: Checks are not accepted.

Fee Charges
6 months tourist visa: 50 €
1 year tourist visa: 80 €
Telex/Fax charges from nationals of European countries who do not have Spanish Resident Permit : 20 €
Telex/Fax charges from nationals of non European countries who do not have Spanish Resident Permit : 22 €
Urgent fee: 43€. The Embassy of India reserves the right to accept or reject Urgent cases.