Spanish visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Spain for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Spain e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Spain.
If you are looking for Spain visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of Spain in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Cairns: The Consulate General of Spain in Cairns, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Perth: The Consulate General of Spain in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Adelaide: The Consulate General of Spain in Adelaide, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Darwin: The Consulate General of Spain in Darwin, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of Spain in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,996,001 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,821,012 | -8.77% |
| 2010 | 1,838,427 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 1,960,577 | 6.64% |
| 2012 | 2,005,494 | 2.29% |
| 2013 | 2,117,558 | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 2,266,371 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 2,379,308 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 2,628,494 | 10.47% |
| 2017 | 2,857,228 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 2,888,778 | 1.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & Australia comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 15.40 times bigger than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 20,126,107 more people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Spain & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Spain | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 26,703,478 | 20.1 million more people live in Spain than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 136 | Spain has 79 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 130 | Spain passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 319 | Spanish hosts 173 more foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 2,888,778.
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