Spain Visa Fees 2026: What Each Visa and Permit Costs
Spanish visa fees work in two layers. Short-stay Schengen visas cost the same across the Schengen area. Long-stay national visas do not: Spain charges different amounts by nationality, on the basis of reciprocity, and consulates revise them with exchange rates. On top of the visa, most residence procedures carry an administrative fee paid in Spain. This guide sets out each layer from the European Commission, Spain's consulates and the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, as read on 13 October 2026.
Quick answer
A Schengen visa for Spain costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6-12. A national visa fee depends on your nationality: for the telework visa, the Spanish consulate in Washington charges US citizens $190 and most other nationalities $106 from 1 January 2026, with far higher reciprocal fees for some passports. Fees are paid in local currency when you submit the application. In Spain, residence and work authorisations carry a separate fee on Model 790, due within ten working days.
Schengen (short-stay) visa fees
| Applicant | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adults | €90 |
| Children aged 6-12 | €45 |
| Applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus | €35 |
| Applicants from Cabo Verde | €67,50 |
These are the European Commission's figures for every Schengen country, Spain included. Two additions:
- Service fee: an additional fee may apply if you go through a visa service centre, which collects applications on behalf of consulates. Spain's consulates in London and Washington both use one.
- Waivers: the visa fee can be waived for specific categories of applicants, and under certain conditions family members of EU or EEA citizens covered by the Free Movement Directive are eligible for a free and accelerated procedure.
National (long-stay) visa fees
For visas of more than 90 days, the fee depends on your passport. The Spanish consulate in Washington publishes this list for the telework visa, in force from 1 January 2026:
| Citizens of | Fee |
|---|---|
| United States | $190 |
| United Kingdom | $963 |
| Canada | $1566 |
| Australia | $3020 |
| Ethiopia | $546 |
| Mauritania | $282 |
| All other citizens | $106 |
The consulate explains the spread in one line: different rates apply due to reciprocity. It also notes that visa fees are revised quarterly according to current exchange rates. Each family member who accompanies the main applicant pays the visa fee as well.
How and when you pay
- Payment is compulsory and is made at the same time as you submit the application.
- The fee is paid in local currency and changes with currency fluctuations.
- The Washington consulate accepts cash or money order.
- Each consulate publishes its own list of consular fees. Check it shortly before your appointment.
Fees paid in Spain: Model 790
A visa is often only the last step. The authorisation behind it is granted in Spain, and it has its own fee, paid on a form called Model 790.
| Procedure | Form and code | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Initial temporary residence and work authorisation | Model 790, code 052, section 2.1.3 | The foreign worker |
| Work authorisation lasting six months or more | Model 790, code 062 | The employer |
| Initial temporary residence by family reunification | Model 790, code 052, heading 2.1.2 | The resident who applies |
These fees accrue when the application is submitted and must be paid within ten working days. The form can be downloaded through the ministry's information sheets.
Costs around the visa
- Travel insurance for a Schengen visa: coverage of at least €30,000 for medical repatriation and urgent or hospital care, valid for the whole stay and throughout the Schengen area.
- Health insurance for a national visa: a policy with an insurer authorised in Spain, covering what the public system covers. For students the London consulate rules out travel insurance entirely.
- Sworn translations: foreign documents must come with an official translation into Spanish.
- Legalisation or apostille of foreign public documents such as criminal record and civil status certificates.
What a typical application costs in official fees
| Case | Official fees |
|---|---|
| Tourist who needs a visa | €90 |
| US citizen applying for a telework visa in Washington | $190 |
| Employee hired from abroad | The visa fee for their nationality, plus Model 790 code 052; the employer pays code 062 |
| Family member being reunited | The visa fee for their nationality; the resident pays Model 790 code 052 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Spain visa in 2026?
A Schengen visa costs €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6-12. National visa fees depend on nationality; the Spanish consulate in Washington charges US citizens $190 and most other nationalities $106.
Why are Spanish visa fees different for different nationalities?
Because of reciprocity. The Washington consulate's 2026 list ranges from $106 for most citizens to $3020 for citizens of Australia.
How do I pay the Spanish visa fee?
At the same time as you submit the application, in local currency. The Washington consulate accepts cash or money order.
Do children pay for a Schengen visa to Spain?
Children aged 6-12 pay €45, according to the European Commission, and the fee can be waived for specific categories of applicants.
What is Model 790 code 052?
The form used to pay the fee for immigration procedures in Spain, such as an initial residence and work authorisation or family reunification. It must be paid within ten working days of applying.
Does my employer pay anything?
Yes. If the work authorisation lasts six months or more, the employer pays a fee on Model 790, code 062.
Do Spanish visa fees change during the year?
Yes. Fees are paid in local currency and the Washington consulate says they are revised quarterly according to current exchange rates.
Official sources
- European Commission — Applying for a Schengen visa (fees)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consulate in Washington — Telework visa (fees from 1 January 2026)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consulate General in London — Schengen visas (payment rules, insurance)
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration — Sheet 12 (Model 790 fees)
- Ministry of Inclusion — Sheet 8: family reunification (fee)
All figures verified against the official pages above on 13 October 2026. National visa fees are set per consulate in local currency, so confirm the amount with the consulate where you apply. Information, not legal advice.