Saudi ArabiaSpain: Visa required

Saudi ArabiaSpain

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Visa required

Yes. Saudi Arabia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Spain.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,963 km, straight line (~6h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Spain138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Spain passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Spain

Saudi Arabia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Saudi Arabia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Yes. Saudi Arabia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Spain.

How far is Spain from Saudi Arabia?

About 4,963 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Spain?

Euro (EUR).

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.

How many countries can enter Spain without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Spain visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Saudi Arabia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Spain?

Andorra, Morocco, United Kingdom, Tunisia, San Marino, Isle of Man.

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 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.5°C	7.5°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.1°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.8°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	24.9°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.3°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.1°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	28.9°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.3°C	4mm	301h

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

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Balad, Jeddah
At-Turaif District
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Hegra
Qaryat al-Faw
Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

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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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