Visa Processing Times for Spain (by Visa Type)

Schengen Visa (Short-Stay)

• Processing: ~15 days
• Validity: 90 days within 180 days
• Purpose: Tourism, business, short visits

National Visa (Long-Stay)

• Processing: Several months
• Validity: 1 year, renewable up to 5 years
• Purpose: Study, work, family reunification

Non-Lucrative Residency (NLV)

• Processing: Several months to a year+
• Validity: 1 year, renewable indefinitely
• Purpose: Retirement, financial independence

Study Visa

• Processing: Weeks to months
• Validity: Duration of program (usually 1 academic year)

Work Visa

• Processing: Varies by type and permit availability
• Validity: Typically 1 year or employment duration, renewable

Family Reunification

• Processing: Several months
• Validity: 1 year, renewable

Actual times vary; consult the Spanish consulate in your country for precise estimates.