Spain, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, attracts visitors from all over the world. If you’re planning to travel to Spain for tourism, work, or to enjoy its gastronomy and impressive architecture, but you’re unsure if you’re exempt from applying for a Spanish visa, this article will list the countries where it is mandatory to apply for a Spanish visa and the countries that are not required to apply for a Spanish visa.
The countries where it is REQUIRED to have a visa to travel to Spain are:
Here we present the countries where it is absolutely necessary to apply for a visa to enter Spanish territory. This list was compiled in 2023, so it may undergo some modifications according to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of November 14, 2018.
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Saudi Arabia
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Benin
- Belarus
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Bhutan
- Cape Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- North Korea
- Ivory Coast
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Philippines
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Iran
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Kuwait
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Morocco
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Russia
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Syria
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- South Africa
- Sudan
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Thailand
- Tanzania
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Djibouti
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Below we show you the countries where it is NOT necessary to have a Spanish visa:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- South Korea
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- El Salvador
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Israel
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Lebanon
- North Macedonia
- Malaysia
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Nicaragua
- New Zealand
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Solomon Islands
- Samoa
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- San Marino
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Lucia
- Holy See (Vatican City State)
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- East Timor
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
We hope this list has been helpful for you to determine whether a Spanish visa is required in your country or not.
Marta Palacios Cuesta is the founder and principal consultant of Es Abogado Extranjería, a law firm specializing in immigration law in Madrid and Seville. With an impressive academic background, Marta offers expert advice on immigration procedures, residency processes and obtaining Spanish nationality. Committed to providing personalized and up-to-date solutions, her firm stands out for its detailed and professional approach. If you need legal guidance regarding your status in Spain, contact Marta for a personalized consultation at Es Abogado Extranjería.
