What is the best time to visit Spain?

The best time to visit Spain depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Ciudad Artes Ciencias. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Spain use?

Spain uses the euro (€). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Spain?

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is one of Spain's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Paella Valenciana and Pintxos. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Spain visa-free?

93 countries can enter Spain without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Spain safe for tourists?

Spain is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Spain Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa for Spain? 93 passports enter visa-free, usually for up to 90 days. Find your passport below.

Spain visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Spain offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Countries that can visit Spain visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Other

AD90d

Antigua and Barbuda90d

Bahamas90d

Barbados90d

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina90d

Brunei90d

Bulgaria

Costa Rica90d

Cyprus

DM90d

El Salvador90d

Estonia

Grenada90d

Guatemala90d

Honduras90d

Hong Kong90d

Israel90d

Kiribati90d

KN90d

Kosovo90d

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau90d

Malta

Mauritius90d

MC90d

MH90d

Micronesia90d

Montenegro90d

Nicaragua90d

North Macedonia90d

Panama90d

Paraguay90d

PW90d

Saint Lucia90d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90d

Samoa90d

Serbia90d

Seychelles90d

Slovakia

Slovenia

SM90d

Solomon Islands90d

Taiwan90d

Timor-Leste90d

Tonga90d

Trinidad and Tobago90d

TV90d

Ukraine90d

Uruguay90d

VA90d

Venezuela90d

Capital

Madrid

Language

Spanish, Catalan

Currency

euro (€)

Population

49.3M

Timezone

UTC

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of.

Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe. The capital is Madrid, and the official languages are Spanish and Catalan and Basque and Galician. The local currency is the euro (€). With a population of 49.3M, Spain is a mid-sized country in Europe.

Top places to visit in Spain

Ciudad Artes Ciencias

Santiago Calatrava's white concrete complex was built in the diverted riverbed of a river that flooded Valencia catastrophically in the 1960s, and the Hemisfèric eye building reflected in its surround

Casco Historico Toledo

Toledo's rocky promontory holds Roman, Visigothic, Moorish, Jewish, and Gothic Christian monuments within a kilometer of each other, and El Greco lived and worked here for the last thirty-seven years

Guggenheim Bilbao

Frank Gehry's titanium-clad museum on Bilbao's former industrial waterfront became so successful at regenerating a depressed city that its impact entered urban planning vocabulary as 'the Bilbao effec

Royal Palace Madrid

The largest royal palace in Western Europe by floor area was built as a Bourbon dynastic statement after the original Alcázar burned in 1734, and the Throne Room ceiling was painted by Tiepolo.

Mezquita Catedral Cordoba

A tenth-century Umayyad mosque and a sixteenth-century Gothic cathedral occupy exactly the same building in Córdoba, and Charles V reportedly regretted approving the insertion when he saw the result.

Catedral Santiago Compostela

Pilgrims have been arriving at this Galician cathedral over the claimed tomb of Saint James since the ninth century, and the emotional intensity of the Plaza del Obradoiro when a Camino group complete

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What to eat in Spain

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

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Before you go to Spain

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Spain immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

Currency: euro

The local currency is €. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

Language: Spanish

Spanish is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

Power & connectivity

Check Spain's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Spain — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Spain visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.