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Do British citizens need a visa for Spain?
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
What United Kingdom passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Spain is in the Schengen area, so days spent in any Schengen country count toward the same limit. Use the Schengen 90/180 calculator to check how many days you have left.
United Kingdom is one of 93 passports in the “visa-free” group for Spain. See the full Spain visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Europe for United Kingdom passport holders
Spain is one of 118 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Kingdom passport, which ranks #6 worldwide with a mobility score of 162. Of 45 destinations in Europe, 44 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Spain?
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can United Kingdom passport holders stay in Spain?
Up to 90 days without a visa, counted within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Do Spain citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Spain passport holders can enter the United Kingdom without a visa for up to 180 days.
Spain visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Spain before you book.