Equatorial Guinea
Spain
Spain visa for citizens of Equatorial Guinea
Entry requirement
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
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.
Spanish missions in Equatorial Guinea
All missions of Spain in Equatorial Guinea
Spain has 2 missions in Equatorial Guinea, with its embassy in Malabo. Consulates: Bata.
Spain: visa decisions in Equatorial Guinea
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,225 | 6,141 | 2,859 | 29.9% | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 8,701 | 5,322 | 2,217 | 27.9% | 22.0% |
| 2025 | 8,846 | 5,347 | 2,608 | 32.0% | 26.7% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Equatorial Guinea (Malabo and Bata) received 8,846 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,347. 32.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 27.9%: the rate rose by 4.1 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (8,701 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 32.5% of the applications lodged in Equatorial Guinea that year. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the most applied-for Schengen state in Equatorial Guinea.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Equatorial Guinea, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Spanish citizens travelling to Equatorial Guinea
SpainEquatorial Guinea e-Visa Equatorial Guinea visa for citizens of Spain
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.
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea planning a trip to Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Equatorial Guinea can stay in Spain
How long citizens of Equatorial Guinea may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Equatorial Guinea apply
In Equatorial Guinea, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Malabo and the consulate in Bata, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of Equatorial Guinea travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for citizens of Equatorial Guinea
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of Equatorial Guinea to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea requires a visa from Spanish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Spain?
Citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Equatorial Guinea?
The Spanish embassy in Equatorial Guinea is in Malabo; there is also a consulate in Bata.
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 Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea requires a visa from Spanish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Equatorial Guinea enter Spain visa-free?
No; citizens of Equatorial Guinea need a visa for Spain obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.