Southern Europe

Spain visa requirements

Travellers from 93 of 198 countries can visit Spain easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Spain

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed83 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work10 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa needed105 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Spain visa

Tourist visits5 optionsSome travellers can visit Spain without a visa. Others need a short-stay Schengen visa. The usual limit is 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area.
Airport transit visa2 optionsYou can usually change flights at one Spanish airport without a visa if you stay in its international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying in that area.
Business visits2 optionsShort business visits can use the same visa-free entry rules or Schengen visa route as tourist visits.
Study and school visits3 optionsA short study or educational visit may require a Schengen visa, with the application fee waived. Longer study stays generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit. Some organised school groups qualify for visa-free entry.
Permission to work3 optionsSome travellers can work in Spain through freedom of movement or a specific exemption. A short tourist or business visit does not give a general right to work.
Family member entry2 optionsSome family members of European Union single market citizens can enter Spain without a visa using a qualifying residence card. A limited family visa route at the border is also described.
Exceptional visas at the border1 optionsA Schengen visa may be issued at Spain's border in exceptional circumstances. This is not a routine option for a planned holiday.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 45 countries
Americas26 of 35 countries
Oceania10 of 14 countries
Asia12 of 50 countries
Africa2 of 54 countries

Planning a trip? Read the Spain guide

Questions

How many passports can enter Spain without a visa?

93 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Spain?

Visa needed: it applies to 105 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Spain?

105 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 100 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Spain?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Spain?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Spain?

Europe: 43 of 45 passports enter without applying first.

Reviewed by @snuck