Spain Visa for British Citizens
Yes — British passport holders can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
Post-Brexit, UK nationals are listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II. Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
eur-lex.europa.eu ↗Entering Spain on a British passport
- → Travel with just your valid British passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- → See the exact document checklist for British applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for British applicants
The exact documents British citizens must submit for Spain, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
workWork permit
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance). Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: Visa Requirements - D visa (in person) (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3fPrRTymGNNTUZgrgojKJl/3d543b4e83cc925f4010f62e60e527ae/list-of-required-documents-employment-visa.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT IN MALTA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2UhCPlgUmj4A3STvq8rGOR/3635a2f006d80c801294a724a58d60d6/documentation-required-for-temporary-employment-in-malta.pdf) Declaration of proof List of Required Documents - EMPLOYMENT VISA declaration of documents
studentStudy
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance) 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 (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance). Please ensure all the documents are submitted as per the below checklist: DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5crbFcmL1v4on2oVI9Xz9p/3c3919dec0328c21e98fa8b731d8e3d9/Documentation-required-for-adoption-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS VISAS (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7t3NmDGznsyipPBdLFuu50/49b8c9d2d251352fe22b4d2bf53dd731/Documentation-required-for-business-visas-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2aeuO6mWzdIn5RquqvVvez/c39582756db5a4703e1067247c2721eb/Documentation-required-for-citizenship-residence-programmes-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR COURT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4bAGqx2GUFHrJDtThN7aSs/53fb934f9bb6381de2b6c8d27272948a/Documentation-required-for-court-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR CULTURAL VISIT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/75y5RAytmH0SP8hHt4Hr9Q/7c486f518c411c71f1a94cff7a7ca6e7/Documentation-required-for-cultural-visit-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT ACTIVITIES VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/79LENP0idVJSOPK1QYZ7In/564a3eb00595afaeff45e98411b3fec3/Document-required-for-Sport-Activites-Visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SPORT TRIALS VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3VDvMIN89Xg50N6wcmCQX4/0c3f64f7dda81a85a5c6e34dd6458570/DOCUMENTATION_REQUIRED_FOR_SPORT_TRIALS_VISA.pdf) List of Required Documents - Spouses and Children Related to an EU (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/IlWI8FNxLQnAX8089QfT1/37c374e9525dab52507fa3059471660f/list-of-required-documents-spouses.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LONG TERM NON-TOURISM (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1Ig9pPSYeF49AMhvNQxaRX/34a07b9897d9d8fdba174445104d953e/Documentation-required-for-long-term-non-tourism-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR TRAINING VISIT VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/HjsqgnRErY88o6XMqXOpo/fc2c308b2f57c03a8530a433f0ba9e22/Documentation-required-for-training-visit-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR HUMANITARIAN VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/bW57GSo7NhyMsLLpSCSbG/2e6132d2e38a4a6d2ddc0789e4c4a884/Documentation-required-for-training-visit-visa-new__1_.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR MEDICAL VISAS (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7bUUcOUgosbyJGRrL851jA/53fae7db53083bb0aa17851999bb420a/Documentation-required-for-medical-visas-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL/POLITICAL VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/27pKxRNS3PhWJHE7nxE7Kl/ce574c4fc1dfb85e03da754529475d79/Documentation-required-for-offical-political-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR RELIGIOUS VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5gKWxFAJ67GSD78Bziy624/402db164bc029f4356c6dfbbc26abb07/Documentation-required-for-religious-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/53c0Jq71zJMTZHEL4M3Sfc/e49d0e24f63b1c96fbcdeac8e69178ff/Documentation-required-for-scientific-research-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMATIC VISA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/QRiroJaYLkZL0JKcP9qR4/abd1b6b153c2898c9c005fdf6d42f1bc/Documentation-required-for-diplomatic-visa-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LOST DOCUMENTS TO RE-ENTER MALTA (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3mDyxvZlfHRAxM9lfRAq4d/1295c9acadcf94f82edd51143b0f76ac/Documentation-required-Lost-Documents-to-re-enter-Malta-new.pdf) DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
familyFamily reunification
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/mlt/travel-insurance) Please note that before applying for an appointment for Family Reunification category, you must get your Family reunification certificate approved by Identità. Click here (https://online.vfsevisa.com/mt/en/login) 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) Declaration of proof (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6OSfIMjW0xLb9ArACU3Tfe/f44f3d3049ac5711a7522d37d08bd9fb/DECLARATION-OF-PROOF.pdf)
Spain visa for United Kingdom citizens — FAQ
Do British citizens need a visa for Spain?
Yes — British passport holders can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
How long can British citizens stay in Spain?
British passport holders can stay in Spain for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do British citizens need for Spain?
A valid passport plus the Spain document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For British citizens