Spanish visa for Mexican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mexican passport holders visiting Spain for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mexican citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Spain e-visa for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mexican 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 Mexico, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Mexico City: The Embassy of Spain in Mexico City, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Cancun: The Consulate General of Spain in Cancun, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Hermosillo: The Consulate General of Spain in Hermosillo, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 4 minutes)
- Puebla: The Consulate General of Spain in Puebla, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- San Miguel de Allende: The Consulate General of Spain in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Tampico: The Consulate General of Spain in Tampico, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Tijuana: The Consulate General of Spain in Tijuana, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 4 minutes)
- Tlaxcala: The Consulate General of Spain in Tlaxcala, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Tuxtla Gutierrez: The Consulate General of Spain in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Veracruz: The Consulate General of Spain in Veracruz, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Aguascalientes: The Consulate General of Spain in Aguascalientes, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Merida: The Consulate General of Spain in Merida, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- San Luis Potosi: The Consulate General of Spain in San Luis Potosi, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Torreon: The Consulate General of Spain in Torreon, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Chihuahua: The Consulate General of Spain in Chihuahua, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 4 minutes)
- Monterrey: The Consulate General of Spain in Monterrey, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Guadalajara: The Consulate General of Spain in Guadalajara, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Acapulco: The Consulate General of Spain in Acapulco, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
- Oaxaca: The Consulate General of Spain in Oaxaca, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 4 minutes)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to Mexico for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mexico traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mexico) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 373,744 | N/A |
| 2009 | 377,444 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 377,444 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 381,145 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 366,343 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 362,643 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 351,541 | -3.06% |
| 2015 | 377,444 | 7.37% |
| 2016 | 370,044 | -1.96% |
| 2017 | 450,822 | 21.83% |
| 2018 | 499,803 | 10.86% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & Mexico comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of Mexico is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi). This means Mexico is 3.90 times bigger than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 87,569,916 fewer people than the population of Mexico.
We have highlighted Spain & Mexico’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Spain | Mexico | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 134,399,501 | 87.6 million fewer people live in Spain than Mexico |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 157 | Spain has 58 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mexico. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 114 | Spain passport holders can visit 30 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 212 | Spanish hosts 280 more foreign missions than Mexico. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mexico travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from Mexico visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 499,803.
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Useful Information
- Madrid to Mexico City: 10022.66 km (6227.79 mi)
- Travel time: 20 hours 52 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024