Spain Travel Requirement Overview - including the Canary and Balearic Islands
Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.
If you are planning to visit Spain please read the FCDO advice available here https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
Entry requirements:
- Entry requirements for children: No specific requirements for children and young people.
Passport validity:
- Your passport must be issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country and valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. Follow the Schengen area passport requirements.
Visa requirements:
- General: UK nationals can travel to Schengen area countries, including Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for tourism, family visits, business meetings, cultural or sports events, or short-term studies or training.
- e-Visa requirements: Not applicable for UK nationals.
- Visa on arrival: Not applicable for UK nationals.
Travel forms:
- Spain does not require proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or a COVID-19 recovery certificate for the majority of travellers, regardless of vaccination status. However, there are some specific requirements for travellers from China (see below).
COVID requirements:
- From 3 January 2023, Spain reinstated mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for all passengers arriving from China. Visual and temperature checks and possible diagnostic tests are required. Children under 12 years old and passengers transiting airside for 24 hours or less are exempt. Further information can be found on the Ministry of Health website.
- For travellers from China: Unvaccinated passengers need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test; and vaccinated passengers should check their vaccination certificate meets the requirements on the Ministry of Health website.
Irish Passport Holders
Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice