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Spain visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian 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 Tanzania
Spain has 1 mission in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Spain: visa decisions in Tanzania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,423 | 1,309 | 187 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 1,430 | 1,375 | 143 | 9.4% | 15.8% |
| 2025 | 2,166 | 1,928 | 306 | 13.7% | 15.0% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) received 2,166 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,928. 13.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 9.4%: the rate rose by 4.3 points. Applications rose by 51% compared with 2024 (1,430).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 19.3% of the applications lodged in Tanzania that year, from 5.2% at the consulates of Italy to 31.8% at those of Poland. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Tanzania.
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 Tanzania, 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 Tanzania
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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.
Tanzanian 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Tanzanian citizens apply
In Tanzania, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Dar es Salaam, 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 Tanzanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Tanzania
Spanish citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Tanzania?
The Spanish embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam.
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 Tanzania?
Spanish citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Tanzanian 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.