Entry & Travel Requirements for Traveling to Spain

Everything you need to know about booking BLS appointments, compiling financial documents, securing mandatory travel insurance, and exploring Spain.

British passport holders do not need a visa for Spain (90 days within 180). Verified passport validity rules, ETIAS/EES requirements, and FAQs for 2026.

German passport holders travelling to Spain: EU / Schengen Free Entry, up to Unlimited short-term stay. Verified entry rules, fees, safety notes and FAQs for 2026.

Mexican passport holders travelling to Spain: Visa-Free, up to 90 Days within any 180-day period. Verified entry rules, document checklist and FAQs for 2026.

US passport holders can visit Spain visa-free for tourism. This guide covers passport validity, maximum stay, safety scores by area, common tourist scams and the best months to visit — all verified against official government sources.

UK passport holders can visit Spain visa-free for 90 days — but post-Brexit ETIAS, the 10-year passport issue rule, the 90/180-day Schengen calculation and Barcelona's pickpocketing reputation all need checking before you travel.

UK citizens can visit Spain visa-free for short stays, but Schengen passport rules and the 90/180-day limit apply to every trip.