Spain to Establish Consulate in Bengaluru Soon

Spain to Establish Consulate in Bengaluru Soon

Key Points

  1. Spain plans to open a consulate in Bengaluru, India, soon.
  2. The announcement was made by India’s Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar.
  3. The consulate aims to strengthen ties between Spain and India.

Spain is preparing to open a consulate in Bengaluru, as shared by Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. While no specific date has been provided, the minister highlighted the significance of this development in bolstering bilateral relations.

“In terms of our people-to-people relationship, I hope the people of Barcelona welcome that we have a consulate there. Soon, there will also be a Spanish consulate in Bengaluru. These are positive signs of our deepening relationship as business ties continue to grow,” Minister Jaishankar remarked.

India and Spain also plan to mark 2026 as a dual year to further enhance cooperation, with preparatory work set to commence in 2025.

Spain Yet to Announce Official Statement

The Spanish government has not yet confirmed details about the consulate’s opening. Further updates on Spain’s plans and timeline are awaited.

Benefits of the New Consulate

The Spanish consulate in Bengaluru will primarily assist Spanish nationals residing in India, offering services such as passport issuance and emergency support. Additionally, consulates play a vital role in fostering diplomatic and business relationships, which could bring significant benefits to India.

Visa Application Centers

While the new consulate will enhance Spain’s presence in India, there are no current plans to expand visa application centers, despite concerns about long waiting times.

Data from 2023 reveals high demand for Spanish visas among Indians, with 91,863 applications submitted. Of these, 77,194 visas were granted, including 11,288 multiple-entry visas, while 13,447 applications were rejected.

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