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Spain tourist / visitor visa requirements

Visitor route guidance, fees, stay rules, eligibility and document requirements.

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What this page is for

Tourist / Visitor Visa guide for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Spain, including workbook-imported 2026 fee guidance, requirements, application route and official source links.

FeeEUR 90 Schengen short-stay visa fee
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Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteTourist visa

Prices and fee checks

  • Tourist / visitor: about 16,700 birr (EUR 90) Schengen short-stay visa fee
  • Business: about 16,700 birr (EUR 90) Schengen short-stay visa fee
  • Medical: about 16,700 birr (EUR 90) Schengen short-stay visa fee
  • Student: Estimated fee: about 14,800 birr-16,700 birr (EUR 80-90)
  • Work: Check official fee page

Birr amounts are approximate planning conversions; verify the official currency and fee page.

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Requirements

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • completed visa form
  • recent passport photo
  • residence proof in Ethiopia if requested
  • travel/health insurance where required
  • flight reservation/itinerary
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of funds (usually 3-6 months bank statements)
  • employment letter/business license/tax docs or proof of ties
  • previous visas if any
  • translations/legalization if documents are not accepted in English/French/local language
  • Purpose documents: tourism itinerary, hotel booking or host invitation, leave letter, evidence you will return to Ethiopia

Documents to prepare

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • completed visa form
  • recent passport photo
  • residence proof in Ethiopia if requested
  • travel/health insurance where required
  • flight reservation/itinerary
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of funds (usually 3-6 months bank statements)
  • employment letter/business license/tax docs or proof of ties
  • Purpose documents: tourism itinerary, hotel booking or host invitation, leave letter, evidence you will return to Ethiopia

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Usually required or strongly recommended; verify official checklist.
  • Minimum: No universal amount; show enough funds for the trip/stay and route.
  • Sponsor: Depends on route; sponsor evidence must prove relationship, status and ability to pay.

Appointment

  • Required: Usually yes for embassy/visa-centre routes; portal-only routes may still require appointment, upload or passport submission. Verify the official source.
  • Biometrics: Depends on country and route; common for UK, Canada, Schengen, U.S. interview routes and some visa-centre submissions.
  • Schengen/National visa via Embassy or authorised VFS/TLS/BLS in Ethiopia

Stay rules

  • Validity: Schengen C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period; validity/entries decided by consulate
  • Max stay: Schengen C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period; validity/entries decided by consulate
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends on route

Application path

  1. Choose correct Visitor/Tourist category for Spain
  2. Read official checklist and gather documents
  3. Complete the online form/portal or embassy form
  4. Pay government fee and service/biometric fee if applicable
  5. Book appointment at embassy/VFS/TLS/BLS/visa centre if required
  6. Attend appointment with originals + copies; submit biometrics/interview
  7. Track application
  8. Collect passport/eVisa/decision letter
  9. Re-check visa validity, entries, stay limit, and conditions before travel

Common weak spots

  • Wrong visa category or sponsor route
  • Weak purpose explanation or inconsistent itinerary
  • Unclear funds, sponsor, employer or host evidence
  • Missing official form, appointment proof or portal confirmation
  • Old fee, address, checklist or entry-rule information from unofficial sources
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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