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

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Spain. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period per EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.

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Entering Spain on a Japanese passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Japanese passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for Japanese applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Spain visa documents for Japanese applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Japanese 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

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: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FAMILY REUNION (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration of proof (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration of refusal letter (PDF checklist ↗)

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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 SPORT TRIALS VISA (PDF checklist ↗) List of Required Documents - Spouses and Children Related to an EU (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 ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SEASONAL WORKERS (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR - Working Holiday Visa (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration of proof (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration of refusal letter (PDF checklist ↗)

workWork permit

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT IN MALTA (PDF checklist ↗) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR WORKING HOLIDAY (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration by Applicant for Working Holiday Declaration of proof (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration of refusal letter (PDF checklist ↗)

studentStudy

Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR STUDY Declaration of proof (PDF checklist ↗) Declaration of refusal letter (PDF checklist ↗)

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Spain visa for Japanese citizens — FAQ

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Spain?

No — Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Spain. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Spain?

Japanese passport holders can stay in Spain for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Japanese citizens need for Spain?

A valid passport is all Japanese citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). 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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