8 African countries to enjoy visa-free entry into Spain in 2026 — See full list

From April 2026, citizens from the following eight African countries holding ordinary passports will be able to travel to Spain without a prior visa application: BotswanaNamibiaEswatiniLesothoMauritiusSeychellesCape VerdeRwanda Travellers from these countries will be allowed to stay in Spain for up to 90 days within a 180-day period Citizens from most African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt, will still need to secure a Schengen visa before travelling to Spain.

Spain’s 2026 travel rules show that only eight African countries qualify for visa-free entry, while citizens from Ghana, Nigeria and most other African nations will need a Schengen visa before ing Spain.

Spain has announced its 2026 entry requirements, revealing that only eight African countries will be eligible to enter the country without applying for a visa.