Zambia
Spain
Spain visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian 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.
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.
Where Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Spain
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Zambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Spain in Harare397 km
Philips Avenue 16, Harare
Spain looks after Zambia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe (397 km from Lusaka) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Zambia is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Spanish citizens travelling to Zambia
SpainZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia 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.
For a trip from Zambia to Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Zambia 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 Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Zambia
No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Is there an embassy of Spain in Zambia?
No. Spain has no embassy in Zambia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe for Zambia.
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 Zambia?
No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for Zambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.