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Spain visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 93 can travel to Spain without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 105 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Spain: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Spain?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/45
Asia 12/50
Africa 2/54
North America 18/23
South America 8/12
Oceania 10/14

Spain is in the Schengen area: visa-free visitors may stay 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Calculate your remaining days.

Working remotely from Spain? The Spain digital nomad visa requires €2,442 per month.

Passports that can enter Spain visa-free

93 passports

Passports that need a visa for Spain

105 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Spain?

It depends on your passport. 93 passports can enter Spain visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 105 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Spain without a visa?

93 passports can enter Spain visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados and others.

Is Spain part of the Schengen area?

Yes. Short stays in Spain count toward the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared across all Schengen countries.

Holding a Spain passport? See where the Spain passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Spain before you book.