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Spain visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwe
Spain has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Spain: visa decisions in Zimbabwe
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,202 | 980 | 131 | 11.8% | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 1,660 | 1,369 | 202 | 12.9% | 4.5% |
| 2025 | 1,933 | 1,720 | 159 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Zimbabwe (Harare) received 1,933 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,720. The refusal rate was 8.5%. The refusal rate fell by 4.4 points from 12.9% in 2024. Applications rose by 16% compared with 2024 (1,660).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.4% of the applications lodged in Zimbabwe that year, from 1.9% at the consulates of Italy to 42.7% at those of the Netherlands. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Zimbabwe.
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 Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe
SpainZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe 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.
Before travelling from Zimbabwe to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Spain
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
In Zimbabwe, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Harare, 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 Zimbabwean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Spanish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Spain?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Spanish embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
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 Zimbabwe?
Spanish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.