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Confirm that Spain is the only or main Schengen destination, then use the Spanish Consulate in Lagos Schengen guidance to prepare the exact current file. Then complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Book the authorised BLS Spain Nigeria submission appointment and attend the current BLS Visa Application Centre in Lagos with the complete documents.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use Spain Visa's official support/contact route and quote the reference generated by this application.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 4: Submit the application personally, complete the facial-image/fingerprint stage that applies under Schengen biometric rules and pay the visa plus authorised service charges; keep the submission receipt and tracking code.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 4. Keep the printout legible and complete.
Original valid passport plus copy of the biometric-data page; passport issued within 10 years, with at least two blank pages and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
- Original, copy or upload?
- Original is explicitly referenced in the guide. Take the original to the relevant verification or physical stage.
Recent passport-size colour photograph meeting Spain's requirements
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
- Original, copy or upload?
- Original is explicitly referenced in the guide. Take the original to the relevant verification or physical stage.
Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen area with at least €30,000 cover for emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
- Original, copy or upload?
- Original is explicitly referenced in the guide. Take the original to the relevant verification or physical stage.
Documents proving the purpose and conditions of the trip, including accommodation/travel plans
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
- Original, copy or upload?
- Original is explicitly referenced in the guide. Take the original to the relevant verification or physical stage.
Evidence of sufficient financial means and evidence supporting the applicant's intention to leave the Schengen area before visa expiry
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 5: Track the file and wait for the decision; once the passport is returned, verify the visa's dates, entries and stay length and keep the trip evidence available for Schengen border control.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Originals and copies of supporting documents; additional minor/parental documentation where applicable
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
- Original, copy or upload?
- Original is explicitly referenced in the guide. Take the original to the relevant verification or physical stage.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Confirm that Spain is the only or main Schengen destination, then use the Spanish Consulate in Lagos Schengen guidance to prepare the exact current file.
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Original valid passport plus copy of the biometric-data page; passport issued within 10 years, with at least two blank pages and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure
- Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen area with at least €30,000 cover for emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Recent passport-size colour photograph meeting Spain's requirements
- Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen area with at least €30,000 cover for emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Book the authorised BLS Spain Nigeria submission appointment and attend the current BLS Visa Application Centre in Lagos with the complete documents.
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Recent passport-size colour photograph meeting Spain's requirements
- Documents proving the purpose and conditions of the trip, including accommodation/travel plans
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
Submit the application personally, complete the facial-image/fingerprint stage that applies under Schengen biometric rules and pay the visa plus authorised service charges; keep the submission receipt and tracking code.
- Original valid passport plus copy of the biometric-data page; passport issued within 10 years, with at least two blank pages and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Evidence of sufficient financial means and evidence supporting the applicant's intention to leave the Schengen area before visa expiry
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
Track the file and wait for the decision; once the passport is returned, verify the visa's dates, entries and stay length and keep the trip evidence available for Schengen border control.
- Evidence of sufficient financial means and evidence supporting the applicant's intention to leave the Schengen area before visa expiry
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Original valid passport plus copy of the biometric-data page; passport issued within 10 years, with at least two blank pages and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Track the file and wait for the decision; once the passport is returned, verify the visa's dates, entries and stay length and keep the trip evidence available for Schengen border control.
Spain lists a legal decision period of 15 calendar days from submission, extendable to 45 calendar days when additional documents or an interview are required.
Use Spain Visa's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Important notes
- Spain says a Schengen application should normally be submitted between 6 months and 15 days before the planned journey.
- Nigerian citizens require a Schengen visa for short stays in Spain.
- A visa does not create an automatic right of entry; border authorities can ask for proof of the trip's purpose and conditions.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form — Document
- Original valid passport plus copy of the biometric-data page; passport issued within 10 years, with at least two blank pages and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure — Document
- Recent passport-size colour photograph meeting Spain's requirements — Document
- Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen area with at least €30,000 cover for emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation — Other requirement
- Documents proving the purpose and conditions of the trip, including accommodation/travel plans — Other requirement
- Evidence of sufficient financial means and evidence supporting the applicant's intention to leave the Schengen area before visa expiry — Other requirement
- Originals and copies of supporting documents; additional minor/parental documentation where applicable — Other requirement
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Confirm that Spain is the only or main Schengen destination, then use the Spanish Consulate in Lagos Schengen guidance to prepare the exact current file. Then complete and sign the form, then organise the passport, photograph, travel insurance, itinerary/accommodation evidence, finances and Nigeria-ties evidence with the required originals and copies.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Book the authorised BLS Spain Nigeria submission appointment and attend the current BLS Visa Application Centre in Lagos with the complete documents.
How much does this service cost?
€90 adult / €45 child aged 6–12 — The Spanish Consulate's current Schengen guidance lists €90 for applicants aged 12 and above, €45 for children aged 6–12, and no visa fee for children under 6; BLS service charges are additional.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Spain lists a legal decision period of 15 calendar days from submission, extendable to 45 calendar days when additional documents or an interview are required.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for Spain Schengen tourist visa: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Track the file and wait for the decision; once the passport is returned, verify the visa's dates, entries and stay length and keep the trip evidence available for Schengen border control.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use Spain Visa's official support/contact route and quote the reference generated by this application.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Spain says a Schengen application should normally be submitted between 6 months and 15 days before the planned journey.
- Nigerian citizens require a Schengen visa for short stays in Spain.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Visa questions Nigerians commonly need answered
Foreign visa rules are country-specific. These answers explain the issues that commonly cause confusion without inventing a universal bank balance, sponsor rule or appeal process.
How much money must be in my bank account?
Evidence of sufficient financial means and evidence supporting the applicant's intention to leave the Schengen area before visa expiry
Use the exact financial-evidence rule in the checklist above. The evidence should match who is paying for the trip, the trip length and the application form. Do not rely on an unofficial agent's fixed “required balance” unless the destination authority itself publishes that amount.
Can another person or company sponsor my trip?
Only use sponsorship where this visa route accepts it. If a sponsor is paying, follow the country-specific checklist for the sponsor letter, relationship to the applicant, identity or immigration-status evidence, financial evidence and any undertaking/responsibility form.
Sponsorship does not automatically replace documents the destination still requires from the applicant, such as employment, study, business, family or other evidence connected to the applicant's own circumstances.
What if the applicant is under 18?
Originals and copies of supporting documents; additional minor/parental documentation where applicable
Where the detailed checklist above does not list a child rule, open the exact official instructions before submitting. Birth certificates, parental/guardian consent, parent IDs/passports, custody documents and details of the adult travelling with or hosting the child can be required.
Should I buy a flight ticket before the visa is approved?
Use the type of travel evidence the official checklist asks for. Several visitor-visa systems ask for a reservation or itinerary rather than a non-refundable paid ticket. Do not turn a reservation requirement into an unnecessary non-refundable purchase.
If this country's official instructions specifically require a paid ticket or another form of confirmed travel, that country-specific requirement takes priority.
What happens if the visa is refused?
Read the refusal/decision letter first. It should identify the reason and, where the law provides one, the appeal, review or reconsideration route. Some visa systems instead expect a new application.
If you reapply, address the stated reason and disclose previous refusals whenever the form asks. Do not submit altered, false or contradictory documents to try to overcome a refusal.
Does getting the visa guarantee entry at the airport or border?
No. A visa normally allows you to travel to a border and request entry; border authorities can still check whether you meet the entry conditions and whether the purpose of travel matches the visa.
What should I carry when I actually travel?
Keep your passport and visa/eVisa or grant notice accessible. Also carry the important evidence relevant to your trip, such as return/onward travel, accommodation or host details, invitation letter, travel insurance and evidence of funds or sponsorship where those formed part of the visa route.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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