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Visa requirements for Spain

Who can enter Spain, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 138 countries can enter Spain without a visa in advance. All 138 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

138 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
104 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

138 nationalities

Visa required in advance

104 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain

Spain has 69 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Antequera Dolmens Site
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
Atapuerca
Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Burgos Cathedral
Campus de Alcalá de Henares, University of Alcalá
Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza
Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana
Doñana National Park
Garajonay National Park
General Archive of the Indies
Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija
Historic City of Toledo
Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture
Lonja de la Seda
Los Trepadores rock shelter
Lugo Cathedral
Madinat Al-Zahra
Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
Monastery and Site of the Escurial, Madrid
Monte Perdido Massif
Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of the Asturias
Mudejar Architecture of Aragon
Mudéjar architecture of Aragon
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Old Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches
Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona
Palmeral of Elche
Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Poblet Monastery
Prehistoric Rock-Art Site of the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
Pyrénées – Mont Perdu World Heritage Site
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Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza
Risco Caido
Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
Roman Walls of Lugo
Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe
Salamanca City
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Sepulchre of Alonso Fernández de Madrigal
Talayotic Culture of Minorca
Teide National Park
Tower of Hercules
Trepucó
University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
Walls of Ávila, Puerta de La Santa
Walls of Ávila, Puerta de la Mala Ventura
Walls of Ávila, Puerta del Mariscal
Walls of Ávila, Puerta del Puente
Works of Antoni Gaudí
church of San Miguel Arcángel
historic centre of Córdoba
old town of Cáceres
old town of Santiago de Compostela

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Andorra Portugal Algeria Morocco Monaco France

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Spain?

It depends on your passport. 138 nationalities can enter Spain without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Spain?

June, July, August, September, based on Madrid's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Spain?

Euro (EUR). 1 USD is approximately 0.89 EUR.

What side of the road does Spain drive on?

Spain drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Spain have?

69: Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada, Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Antequera Dolmens Site, Aranjuez Cultural Landscape, Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco, Atapuerca, Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, and more.

What is the emergency number in Spain?

061 / 091 / 112.

What time zone is Spain in?

Madrid (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Madrid?

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), about 14 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Morocco ; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Zaragoza, Bilbao, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca and Las Palmas.

CapitalMadrid

RegionSouthern Europe

Population49.4M

Area505,992 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+34

Drives on theright

TimezoneMadrid (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km

Emergency number061 / 091 / 112

UNESCO sites69

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$38,627 (2025)

Tourist arrivals36.4M (2020)

Climate in Madrid

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Madrid, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.3°C	1.9°C	30mm	194h
February	15.8°C	4.5°C	3mm	229h
March	16.5°C	5.5°C	71mm	264h
April	17.7°C	8.6°C	105mm	283h
May	25.5°C	12.9°C	41mm	373h
June	28.6°C	15.4°C	16mm	403h
July	35.5°C	20.9°C	1mm	431h
August	32.3°C	18.7°C	22mm	390h
September	26.5°C	14.5°C	34mm	332h
October	19.2°C	8.2°C	51mm	268h
November	14.8°C	6.3°C	94mm	196h
December	10.1°C	2.9°C	40mm	192h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Spain is famous for its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities, and historically the core of the vast Spanish Empire. It has the second-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites after Italy and the largest number of World Heritage Cities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Antequera Dolmens Site
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
Atapuerca
Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Burgos Cathedral
Campus de Alcalá de Henares, University of Alcalá

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Día de todos los Santos

December 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

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