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Visit Spain: Tourist / Schengen Visa or an ETIAS authorisation?

There are more than 60 countries whose citizens do not need a visa for visits to Spain of up to 90 days. However, from 2025 these travellers will need an ETIAS authorisation linked to their passports.

Visit Spain: The 90/180 Rule

If you require an ETIAS authorisation to visit Spain, your ETIAS authorisation will allow you to remain in the area comprising all the ETIAS countries for up to 90 days in any rolling 180 day period. After this time, you must leave the entire area and go to a country which is not in the ETIAS area.

If you require a tourist visa to visit Spain, your tourist visa will allow you to remain in the Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days in any rolling 180 day period. After this time, you must leave the entire area and go to a country which is not in the Schengen Area.

Visit Spain: Stays of more than 90 days

For stays of more than 90 days in Spain, you must do the following:

Citizens of countries that require ETIAS or a Schengen visa to visit Spain: You must apply for the appropriate residence visa. Once you have this, you must also apply for a NIE and TIE. Find out more about residence visas here. Find out more about the TIE and other associated requirements here.
Citizens of countries that do not require ETIAS or a Schengen visa to visit Spain (EFTA countries). You must apply for a certificado de registro and NIE.