🇪🇸 Embassy of Spain, Nigeria

📝 Overview

The Embassy of Spain in Nigeria represents the Kingdom of Spain in its diplomatic, commercial, cultural, and consular relations with the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As a key EU member state, Spain’s mission focuses on Gulf of Guinea security cooperation, sustainable agriculture, managed labor mobility, cultural exchanges, and trade expansion within the Schengen framework.

🛂 Consular Services

• Visa Outsourcing: Short‑stay Schengen visas (tourist, business, transit) and long‑stay national visas (study, residence, work) are processed via BLS International centers in Abuja and Lagos. Final adjudication rests with Spanish consular authorities.
• Consular Assistance: Provides civil status registrations, passport renewals, emergency support, and document legalizations for Spanish citizens residing in or traveling through Nigeria.

🎓 Educational & Cultural Programs

• MAEC‑AECID Scholarships: Annual grants funded by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) for master’s degrees, research, and public administration training.
• Cultural Initiatives: Supports creative industries through the Acerca program (photography workshops, film showcases) and promotes Spanish language learning with regional partners.

💼 Trade & Economic Relations

• Energy & Infrastructure: Facilitates trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG), agricultural produce, and renewable energy technologies.
• Commercial Support: Connects Nigerian enterprises with Spanish manufacturers, engineering consultancies, and agri‑tech suppliers.

🏢 Offices in Nigeria

• 📍 Embassy Headquarters (Abuja): 8 Bobo Close, Off Gana Street, Maitama District, P.M.B. 5120 Wuse Post Office, Abuja.
• 📍 Consulate General (Lagos): 21C Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

ℹ️ Visitor Information

• Appointment Policy: All consular services require prior booking online or via email (emb.abuja.sc@maec.es). Walk‑ins are prohibited except for verified emergencies involving Spanish citizens.
• Security Requirements: Mandatory electronic and physical screening at entry. Laptops, recording devices, sharp objects, and oversized bags are not permitted inside consular areas.
• Operational Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM (Consular public desk window)

📊 Directory Matrix

🔍 Basic Information

• Organization Type: Embassy
• Country Represented: Kingdom of Spain
• Head of Mission: H.E. Marcelino Cabanas Ansorena
• Phone (Abuja): +234 (0) 20 9460 3490
• Phone (Lagos): +234 (0) 1 280 5488
• Email: emb.abuja@maec.es / emb.abuja.sc@maec.es
• Official Website: exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/abuja
• Emergency Line: +234 (0) 903 000 0011

🗺️ Location Information

• Head Office: Abuja
• Address (Abuja): 8 Bobo Close, Off Gana Street, Maitama District, Abuja
• Additional Office: Lagos (Consulate General)
• Address (Lagos): 21C Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

🛠️ Services Offered

• Schengen Visitor Visa Guidance (via BLS International)
• Student Visa Guidance
• Work & Residence Visa Guidance
• Passport Services
• Consular Assistance
• Citizenship & Civil Registry Services
• Document Legalization & Notarial Services
• Trade & Investment Support
• Cultural Exchange Programs
• Scholarship Information (MAEC‑AECID)

ℹ️ Visitor Settings

• Appointment Required: Yes
• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
• Public Holidays: Spanish national holidays (National Day – Oct 12, Constitution Day – Dec 6), Saint Isidore (May 15), and Nigerian statutory holidays

⚡ Opportunities Available

• Scholarships (MAEC‑AECID)
• Cultural Project Grants (Acerca)
• Business & Trade Facilitation

🌐 Social & Mapping

• Facebook: facebook.com/EmbEspNigeria
• X (Twitter): @EmbEspNigeria
• Instagram: @embespnigeria
• Google Maps: Embassy of Spain Abuja (CMS native map hook)