Spanish Embassy in Abidjan
Embassy 
Spain Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Address
- Impasse Ablaha Pokou, Abidjan
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 11 April 2021
Spain’s embassy to Ivory Coast is in Abidjan, at Impasse Ablaha Pokou, Abidjan. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ivory Coast
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National Peace Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Spain visa for Ivorian citizens
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SpainIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Spain
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain. Check with the Spanish embassy in Abidjan whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,591 | 3,033 | 1,399 | 31.4% | 42.4% |
| 2024 | 4,216 | 2,906 | 1,212 | 29.4% | 48.8% |
| 2025 | 6,241 | 4,113 | 1,988 | 32.6% | 44.2% |
2025 figures: 6,241 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Spain’s embassy in Abidjan, and 4,113 visas were issued. 1,988 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 32.6%. The refusal rate rose by 3.2 points from 29.4% in 2024. Applications rose by 48% compared with 2024 (4,216).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 29.4% (2024) to 32.6% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ivory Coast, 31.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
44.2% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Ivory Coast.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Gabon in AbidjanRue B 5101, 3765 Cocody
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Embassy of Angola in AbidjanRue de la Cannebière Impasse, Lot 222 6 272LA, Abidjan
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Embassy of Italy in AbidjanRue B13 Canebière 16, Abidjan
Spain’s other missions in Ivory Coast
Besides the Spanish embassy in Abidjan, Spain has 1 other mission in Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast in turn has 2 missions in Spain, its embassy being in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Abidjan
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Abidjan.
Address and contact
Address: Impasse Ablaha Pokou, Abidjan. The record for the Spanish embassy in Abidjan includes an official website.
Spanish citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Spanish embassy in Abidjan is closed
Expect the Spanish embassy in Abidjan to be shut on National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, a holiday in Spain.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Abidjan
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Abidjan, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Abidjan
Within 1 km of the Spanish embassy in Abidjan there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Abidjan?
The Spanish embassy in Abidjan is at Impasse Ablaha Pokou, Abidjan.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Abidjan closed?
The Spanish embassy in Abidjan closes on Ivory Coast’s public holidays, the next being National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Spain.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
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