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Sun, tapas and southern art of living
Spain is the land of fiesta, sun and conviviality, where dinner is late, plazas invite you to linger and every city has its soul. From elegant Madrid to creative Barcelona, by way of Moorish Andalusia, the country offers an incredible diversity of cultures, landscapes and flavours. For a Cameroonian traveller, Spain charms with its human warmth, reasonable prices for Western Europe and a relaxed Latin vibe. Between world-class museums, tapas at all hours and lively nights, a short stay is sure to leave you wanting to return.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
The Spanish embassy in Yaoundé handles applications itself: there is no BLS centre in Cameroon. First prepare a complete file, then request an appointment by email at emb.yaunde.citvis@maec.es: subject = visa code (SCH for a short stay), attach the passport bio page and your travel programme (1 MB max per file, no cloud links). If accepted, pick a slot on the booking platform you are sent, then submit your file IN PERSON. No application is accepted without an appointment.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond the planned exit date, with 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form + recent colour ID-size photo, light background
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000, emergency care and repatriation)
- Accommodation booking (or invitation letter) and flight reservation
- Bank statements for the last 3 months, proof of employment and national ID card (originals + photocopies)
Good to know
- •Request your appointment early: the email reply can take several weeks, and you must wait at least 10 days before writing again for the same person.
- •The Spanish embassy in Yaoundé also takes Schengen visa applications for Portugal and Slovenia.
- •On entry into Spain, plan €121.10 per person per day (about 79,000 XAF), with a minimum of €1,098.90 (about 721,000 XAF): 2026 amounts.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-76Gather the visa documents
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond the planned exit date, with 2 blank pages · Completed and signed Schengen visa application form + recent colour ID-size photo, light background · Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000, emergency care and repatriation) · Accommodation booking (or invitation letter) and flight reservation · Bank statements for the last 3 months, proof of employment and national ID card (originals + photocopies)
- J-66Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Decision within 15 calendar days of submission, up to 45 days if an interview or extra documents are requested; apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure + safety margin.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
408 000 FCFA–690 000 FCFANo direct flight; expect one stop (Paris, Casablanca, Istanbul or Brussels) to Madrid (MAD) or Barcelona (BCN).
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Prado Museum (Madrid)
One of the world's greatest museums: Velázquez, Goya, El Greco in a majestic setting.
Sagrada Família (Barcelona)
Gaudí's unfinished basilica, a dizzying masterpiece of Catalan modernism.
Alhambra (Granada)
UNESCO-listed Moorish palace and gardens, jewel of Islamic Andalusia.
Mezquita quarter (Córdoba)
The great mosque-cathedral and its forests of columns, a unique witness to medieval Spain.
Las Ramblas & Gothic Quarter (Barcelona)
Lively promenade, medieval lanes, the Boqueria market and the seafront.
Tapas & flamenco night (Seville)
Tapas bars, Andalusian atmosphere and a fiery flamenco show.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Madrid, settle in and tapas night in La Latina.
- D2
Day 2: Prado Museum, Retiro park and Plaza Mayor.
- D3
Day 3: High-speed train to Barcelona, Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas.
- D4
Day 4: Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the seafront.
- D5
Day 5: Flight or train to Seville, cathedral and Alcázar.
- D6
Day 6: Trip to Córdoba or Granada (Mezquita or Alhambra).
- D7
Day 7: Last tapas, souvenirs and departure.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Espagne
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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