Afghanistan
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Spain visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Spanish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Spain
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Afghanistan to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Spain
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Spanish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Spain?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Spain in Afghanistan?
No. Spain has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Spanish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Spain obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.