Somalia
Spain
Spain visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali 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.
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.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for Spain
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Spain in Nairobi1,018 km
CBA Building, Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Spain covers Somalia from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (1,018 km from Mogadishu). Which post accepts applications from residents of Somalia is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Spanish citizens travelling to Somalia
SpainSomalia e-Visa Somalia 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.
Somali 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Spain
How long Somali citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Somalia 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 Somali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Somalia
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Spain?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Is there an embassy of Spain in Somalia?
No. Spain has no embassy in Somalia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya for Somalia.
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 Somalia?
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Can Somali citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Somali 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.