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Spain visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens 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.
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 Nigeria
- Embassy of Spain in Abuja
Bobo Close 8, Abuja
- Consulate of Spain in Lagos
Kofo Abayomi Road 21C, Lagos
All missions of Spain in Nigeria
Spain has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Spain: visa decisions in Nigeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,954 | 6,257 | 6,457 | 50.8% | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 12,968 | 4,722 | 7,673 | 61.7% | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 9,489 | 3,669 | 5,005 | 55.8% | 10.0% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) received 9,489 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,669. The refusal rate was 55.8%. The refusal rate fell by 5.9 points from 61.7% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (12,968).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 47.9% of the applications lodged in Nigeria that year, from 27.2% at the consulates of Switzerland to 66.1% at those of Bulgaria. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Nigeria.
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 Nigeria, 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 Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, 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 Nigerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Nigeria
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Nigeria?
The Spanish embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
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 Nigeria?
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.