Eritrea
Spain
Spain visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Spain
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Spain in Khartoum682 km
شارع المعرض, Khartoum
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Spain covers Eritrea from its embassy in Khartoum, Sudan (682 km from Asmara). Spain sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Spanish citizens travelling to Eritrea
SpainEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Eritrean citizens 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Spain
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Spanish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Spain?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Is there an embassy of Spain in Eritrea?
No. Spain has no embassy in Eritrea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Khartoum, Sudan for Eritrea.
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 Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Spanish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens 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.