Entry/Exit Requirements

Spain Visa FAQ

Do US citizens need a visa for Spain?

No. As a Schengen Area member, Spain is visa-free for US citizens for up to 90 days within any 180-day period — this allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries combined, not per country. ETIAS (a €20 pre-travel authorization, not a visa) is not yet required as of September 2026; its launch has slipped to 2027.

Source: Spain national immigration authority.

Spain Entry/Exit General Information

Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement  Visit the Embassy of Spain website for the most current visa and entry requirement information.

• Passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your stay.  For additional details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet.
• You may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa.
• Students and prospective students should visit the Embassy of Spain website for additional information on entry requirements. 
• Prospective residents or those wishing to stay in Spain longer than 90 days must obtain prior information about the procedures from the relevant bodies, mainly from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Employment and Social Security.  You will need an official criminal records check from the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).  These documents carry the apostille from the state authority for state criminal records and by the Department of State for the FBI records.  You can make an appointment with us if you need a letter from the Embassy or Consulate General asking local police to take your fingerprints for this purpose.

HIV/AIDS Restrictions:  The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Spain. 

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website.  For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.