🇪🇸Spain Visa for Irish Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Freedom of movement

Irish citizens have freedom of movement in Spain — they can live, work and travel there with no visa.

Entering Spain on an Irish passport

Spain visa documents for Irish applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Irish citizens enter Spain with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyFamily reunification

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please note that before applying for an appointment for Family Reunification category, you must get your Family reunification certificate approved by Identità. Click here (online.vfsevisa.com ↗) to begin the approval process for Family Reunion certificate. Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements - D visa (in person)

otherOther

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS VISAS (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR COURT VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CULTURAL VISIT VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT ACTIVITIES VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSE – WIFE/HUSBAND/REGISTERED PARTNER) (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM NON-TOURISM (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TRAINING VISIT VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR HUMANITARIAN VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR MEDICAL VISAS (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL/POLITICAL VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR RELIGIOUS VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMATIC VISA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOST DOCUMENTS TO RE-ENTER MALTA (PDF checklist ↗)

workWork permit

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements - D visa (in person) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT IN MALTA (PDF checklist ↗)

studentStudy

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements - D visa (in person)

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Spain visa for Irish citizens — FAQ

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Spain?

Irish citizens have freedom of movement in Spain — they can live, work and travel there with no visa.

What documents do Irish citizens need for Spain?

A valid passport is all Irish citizens need for a short stay. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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