Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | USA | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes/1 | No | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No/2 | Yes |
Note: Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months including 90 days beyond the planned stay required by all except the following;
1. nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino and Switzerland providing holding valid national ID cards for stays of up to 90 days.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of EU countries, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland regardless of purpose and/or length of stay;
(b) 2. other nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Andorra, Anguilla, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (except nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Togo who always require a transit visa if not a permanent resident of Canada, EU countries, Norway, Switzerland or USA). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.
Types of visa and cost: A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Short-stay: £15.50 for 1-30 days and £18.60 for 31-90 days (single-entry); £21.70 for up to 90 days (double- or multiple- entry). Transit: £6.20. Prices are subject to change and travellers are advised to check with the consulate before departure.
Note: Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage or birth certificate is produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).
Validity: Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry); valid for six months from date of issue for a stay of maximum 90 days per entry. Transit (single- and multiple-entry); valid for a maximum of five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time.
Application to: In person (by appointment solicited in writing) to the appropriate consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for where applicant lives. Postal applications are not accepted. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).
Note: Applicants are advised to check the opening hours for obtaining a visa at the relevant embassy or consular section well in advance. A limited number of applications will be dealt with by Spanish Embassies on a first come, first served basis.
Application requirements: (a) Passport valid for at least 90 days longer than requested visa with one full blank page. (b) Two completed application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee payable by cash or postal order only. (e) Proof of purpose of visit (official letter of invitation; return tickets and hotel confirmation). (f) Confirmed accommodation. (g) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay (recent bank statement and photocopies). Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from employer; or accountant, solicitor, bank manager or Chamber of Commerce if self-employed. Students should submit proof of attendance. (i) Written invitation from company or organisation in Spain.
Note: (a) If the intended stay in Spain will exceed 90 days, registration with the local police is compulsory. (b) Evidence of medical insurance will be required if the intended visit includes entry into Germany. (c) Requirements for visas vary according to nationality, passport, travel document used and the purpose and duration of the trip. For more information, contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Working days required: Between two days and six weeks, depending on nationality. Applications from nationals of the following countries will take three weeks or longer, and they should not buy tickets prior to applying for and obtaining a visa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (Dem Rep), Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian National Authority, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, UAE and Yemen. All applications for all nationalities should be lodged with the Embassy or Consulate several weeks before the intended date of travel.
Temporary residence: Refer enquiries to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
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