15.2% of the 90,720 Schengen applications made to Spain from India in 2025 were refused — moderate by Schengen standards.
Spain runs on sunshine and passion — Gaudí's dream architecture, flamenco nights, Moorish palaces, world-famous beaches, and fiestas that spill into the streets. Meals are late, social, and central to everything.
Applying from India · the real numbers
Moderate- 90,720
- Applications
- 83.7%
- Approved
- 15.2%
- Refused
Handled by BLS International. Consulates in Mumbai, New Delhi.
2025 figures · European Commission DG HOME (applications made in India). Across all applicants — not a forecast for your file.
Don't-miss places
- Sagrada Familia & Park GuellBarcelona
- Royal Palace & PradoMadrid
- AlhambraGranada
- Mezquita & old quarterCordoba
- Plaza de Espana & flamencoSeville
- Beaches & nightlifeCosta del Sol / Ibiza
Things to do
- Marvel at Gaudí's Sagrada Família
- Wander Granada's Alhambra
- Catch flamenco in Seville
- Eat your way through a tapas crawl
What to eat
- Paella
- Tapas & pintxos
- Jamón ibérico
- Patatas bravas
- Churros con chocolate
The culture
Tapas, paella, jamon, and sangria, eaten late and shared. Life is social and unhurried, with a siesta pause and dinners after 9pm. Spaniards are warm, expressive, and love a festival.
When to go
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for ideal weather; summer for the full beach-and-festival season (and southern heat).
Good to know
- Capital
- Madrid
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Flight from India
- ~9-11 hrs (1 stop typical)
- Ideal trip length
- 7-10 days
Did you know? Spain has the second-highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, after Italy.
Spain is a top-three Schengen pick for Indian travellers, so slots move fast. Check your readiness early to lock your plans.
Photo: Alhambra evening panorama Mirador San Nicolas sRGB-1 · Slaunger · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons