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Spain visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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 Ethiopia
Spain has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Spain: visa decisions in Ethiopia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,418 | 836 | 457 | 32.5% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 1,756 | 903 | 584 | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| 2025 | 1,786 | 928 | 585 | 37.5% | 3.1% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) received 1,786 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 928. The refusal rate was 37.5%. That is barely different from 2024 (37.9%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (1,756 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.0% of the applications lodged in Ethiopia that year, from 14.1% at the consulates of Greece to 44.6% at those of Austria. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Ethiopia.
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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia
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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.
Ethiopian 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).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
In Ethiopia, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Addis Ababa, 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 Ethiopian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Spanish citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Ethiopia?
The Spanish embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
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 Ethiopia?
Spanish citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.