How much does a visa for Spain cost?

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Spain they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

How do I apply for a visa for Spain?

Start on Spain’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.

Spain

Kingdom of Spain

Southern EuropeMadridES · ESP

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At a glance

Currency

Euro

EUR · €

Languages

Spanish

spa

Calling code

+34

Area

505,992 km²

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Entry & visa

Spain visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Spain depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities

Visa-free

nationalities

Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA

nationalities

105

Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Spain, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Official sources

Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación; ETIAS administered by the European Union Official e-Visa portal

Last checked 2026-07-19

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

Visa type

Indicative cost

Applies to

Tourist

90 EUR

Short-stay Schengen visa (type C) for nationals who require a visa; up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Fee EUR 90 for applicants aged 12+ (reduced/free categories apply). Requires travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000).

Visa typeTourist

Indicative cost90 EUR

Applies toShort-stay Schengen visa (type C) for nationals who require a visa; up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Fee EUR 90 for applicants aged 12+ (reduced/free categories apply). Requires travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000).

eTA

20 EUR

ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt nationals. Fee EUR 20 (free for under-18s and over-70s). Valid 3 years or until passport expiry. Expected to go live in Q4 2026 with a transitional period — not mandatory before then.

Visa typeeTA

Indicative cost20 EUR

Applies toETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt nationals. Fee EUR 20 (free for under-18s and over-70s). Valid 3 years or until passport expiry. Expected to go live in Q4 2026 with a transitional period — not mandatory before then.

Good to know

Spain is in the Schengen Area. Visa-exempt travellers (US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.
Nationals who require a visa need a short-stay Schengen (type C) visa costing EUR 90 (age 12+), with proof of funds, accommodation, return travel and travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000.
ETIAS (EUR 20) is expected to launch in Q4 2026 for visa-exempt travellers; a transitional period means it will not be strictly required for some months after launch.
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began rolling out from 10 April 2026. Passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond departure from Schengen and issued within the previous 10 years.

Part of the Schengen area

Spain has been a Schengen member since 1995: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.

Schengen entry rules for Spain

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Spain visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

How to get here

How to get to Spain

Every way into Spain by air — each city's main airport plus the budget-carrier, secondary and cross-border options, with how long the transfer takes.

Getting to Barcelona

Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)

Budget carriers

instead of Barcelona (BCN)

Ryanair's Girona base is marketed as "Barcelona" — it's really 100 km north, but a direct Sagalés bus runs to Barcelona Nord in about 75 minutes and fares are often a fraction of BCN's.

~75 min to BarcelonaGRO airport