Spain visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting Spain

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Spanish Visa.


  • A valid Eritrean international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Two passport-sized photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken on a white background.
  • A valid Proof of financial support should be provided.
  • Proof of accommodation to cover your entire stay.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Spain Visa for Eritreans

Facts about Spain


There is a lot of top tourist attraction in the city of Spain. Travelers can pick from visiting the beaches in Ibiza to letting off steam on the popular white-sand beaches in Gran Canaria and seeing a lot of historical sites in the country. You are definitely guaranteed a fun-filled stay in the city of Spain.

Recent data showed tourist visits to Spain rose 8.9 percent year-on-year to 82 million tourists. This makes Spain the second most visited country in the world after France.

Spain has 17 sovereign regions with different geography and culture. It is a country on Europe’s Iberian peninsula. Its capital city is Madrid which houses the royal palace and the prestigious Prado museum.

Types of Spain Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Work visa 15 days 90 days and above
Student visa 15 days Study duration
Medical visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Spain Visa


  • A valid Eritrean international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Two passport-sized photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken on a white background.
  • A valid Proof of financial support should be provided.
  • Proof of accommodation to cover your entire stay.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Spain Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Work visa

75.00 (EUR)

Student visa

75.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Spain Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Eritrea


Location

Address

Asmara

Spanish Vice Consulate in Asmara, Eritrea Independence Avenue Cattani Building III Floor, Suite 8 P.O. Box 5254 Asmara, Eritrea

elcoser@gemel.com.er

(+291) (1) 20 28 86 / 7 / 8

Frequently Asked Questions


Is shops operating during siesta period?

 In general, shops close 2–5 pm, particularly in small towns and villages. The exceptions are supermarkets and large department stores, which tend to be open 9 am–9 pm in the center of Madrid and Barcelona, and stores at major resorts, which often stay open all day.



How reliable is the public transport in Spain?

Walking around the colourful streets of Spanish cities and towns is the best way to get to know Spain and its inhabitants. Public transport is safe, reliable and available from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM. Taxis also are readily available in all major cities of Spain. You should know that most taxis do not accept credit cards yet. They only accept cash in the form of the Euro.


What is the cost considered as a standard of living in Spain?
The average amount sufficient for one to live in Spain is $24,000.00USD per year.


What is Spain famous for?

Spain is well known for its Flamenco music and dance, and bullfights are one of the top sport in the country,  its alluring beaches that tourists all around the world find fascinating, and sunshine to bask in.