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Spain Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Spain.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026⚠️ The official ETIAS site says it is the only EU website that takes ETIAS applications directly and warns that intermediary sites collect your data and charge extra; ETIAS is not yet accepting applications, so any site selling one now is not official. Use only the official links below.
Schengen short-stay visa (type C), for nationalities that need a visa
- Fee
- EUR 90 for adults; EUR 45 for children aged 6 to under 12; free under 6. Some nationalities pay reduced rates under EU agreements (for example EUR 35; EUR 67.50 for Cabo Verde). External service-provider charges are extra.
- Processing
- Normally decided within 15 calendar days; can be extended to 45 days. Apply no earlier than 6 months and normally at least 15 days before travel.
At the border
- Passport (or travel document) must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.
- Visa-free and visa holders alike may stay no more than 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries together.
- Entry/Exit System: on your first crossing since EES started, border officers record your passport data, a facial image and fingerprints; passports are no longer stamped since 10 April 2026.
- Visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with at least EUR 30,000 cover, including emergency care and repatriation.
- A return ticket is required, plus proof of purpose and lodging (hotel booking, organised tour, or a private host's 'carta de invitación', which only proves lodging).
- Funds for 2026: EUR 122.10 per person per day, with a minimum of EUR 1,098.90 per person whatever the length of stay; cash, traveller's cheques or cards with statements are accepted.
Recent changes
- October 2025: the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased rollout at external borders on 12 October 2025.
- April 2026: EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026 and replaced manual passport stamping for short-stay non-EU visitors.
- July 2025: the European Commission set the future ETIAS fee at EUR 20 instead of EUR 7; ETIAS itself has not launched.
- April 2026: Spain's border funds reference was updated to EUR 122.10 per day (minimum EUR 1,098.90), published in the EU Official Journal on 27 April 2026 and tied to the minimum wage.
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation (exteriores.gob.es) - consular and visa services · Not yet confirmed officially: Spain's Interior Ministry page shows EUR 121.10 per day, conflicting with the EUR 122.10 in the 2026 Official Journal notice and consulate page (used the latter), Spanish official warning about look-alike visa sites, Exact url of a single national Schengen-visa page (procedures vary by consulate; consulate pages on exteriores.gob.es were used)
What Kenya passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Kenya is one of 105 passports in the “visa required” group for Spain. See the full Spain visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Europe for Kenya passport holders
Spain is one of 95 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Kenya passport, which ranks #60 worldwide with a mobility score of 70. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 0 need no visa arranged in advance.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Visa required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Spain?
Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Spain.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Spain?
No. Kenya passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Do Spain citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Spain passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Spain visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Spain before you book.