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Spain

Spain offers distinctive regional food, architecture and urban culture. Barcelona and Granada suggest different routes; allow proper travel time between the northeast and Andalusia.

Reviewed (UTC) 2026-09-07 · Official tourism resources ↗

Geographic reference · SpainAlhambra, GranadaKnow the place. Plan the journey.
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Region
Europe
Country / territory code
ES / ESP
Calling prefix
+34
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396 records ↓

Passport and entry requirements

Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.

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Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

AfghanistanAF · Asia Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

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Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AlbaniaAL · Europe Conditional exemption — check details Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. The exemption requires a biometric passport. A non-biometric passport is not covered by this record.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

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Policy end date
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Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AlgeriaDZ · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

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Policy end date
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Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AndorraAD · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AngolaAO · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

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Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Antigua & BarbudaAG · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
ArgentinaAR · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
ArmeniaAM · Asia Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AustraliaAU · Oceania Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AustriaAT · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
AzerbaijanAZ · Asia Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BahamasBS · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BahrainBH · Asia Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BangladeshBD · Asia Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BarbadosBB · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BelarusBY · Europe Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BelgiumBE · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BelizeBZ · Americas Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BeninBJ · Africa Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BhutanBT · Asia Visa required Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Sources and coverage

Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.

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Places worth exploring

Alhambra, Granada
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Alhambra, Granada

Plan the palace and garden areas around the access included in your booking. Check any fixed entry time and allow for the uphill approach in your route.

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Sagrada Família, Barcelona
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Sagrada Família, Barcelona

Exterior architecture and an interior visit offer different experiences. Use the basilica's official information for tickets, dress and the current visitor route.

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Eat, stay & get around

What to eat

Ideas to try: tapas, regional rice dishes and market food. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.

Tea, coffee & drinks

Look for café con leche and regional café drinks. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.

Where to stay

Areas to compare: Barcelona: Eixample or a metro-connected area; Granada: central areas with practical hill access. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.

Getting around

Combine city metro or buses with rail or flights for longer routes. In Granada, account for hills and the actual entrance to a reserved Alhambra visit.

Season & weather planning

Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.

Practical reminders

Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.

A suggested route

Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.

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At a glance · Geographic reference

Spain is listed in Europe. Its ISO travel-directory codes are ES / ESP. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include Andorra · France · Gibraltar · Portugal · Morocco. The international calling prefix is +34.

Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.

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