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Spain visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Spain requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Ghana
- Embassy of Spain in Accra
Drake Close, Accra
Spain has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Spain: visa decisions in Ghana
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,330 | 2,876 | 2,313 | 44.5% | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 5,459 | 3,310 | 1,829 | 35.5% | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 5,557 | 3,215 | 1,952 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Ghana (Accra) received 5,557 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,215. The refusal rate was 36.9%. That is barely different from 2024 (35.5%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (5,459 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 46.5% of the applications lodged in Ghana that year, from 33.5% at the consulates of Germany to 71.9% at those of the Czech Republic. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Ghana.
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 Ghana, 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 Ghana
SpainGhana Visa required Ghana 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.
Ghanaian 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 Ghanaian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
In Ghana, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Accra, 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 Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Andorra, Portugal and France require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Ghana
Spanish citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Ghana?
The Spanish embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
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 Ghana?
Spanish citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.