Spanish visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Spain for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Spain e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Lisbon: The Embassy of Spain in Lisbon, Portugal (Working hours: Close now)
- Vila Real de Santo Antonio: The Consulate General of Spain in Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal (Working hours: Close now)
- Porto: The Consulate General of Spain in Porto, Portugal (Working hours: Close now)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,036,087 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,896,355 | -6.86% |
| 2010 | 1,936,279 | 2.11% |
| 2011 | 2,056,048 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 1,936,279 | -5.83% |
| 2013 | 1,916,317 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,936,279 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 1,916,317 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 1,996,164 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 2,137,880 | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 2,346,405 | 9.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & Portugal comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 5.45 times smaller than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 36,751,158 more people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Spain & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Spain | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 10,078,427 | 36.8 million more people live in Spain than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 128 | Spain has 87 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 141 | Spain passport holders can visit 3 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 150 | Spanish hosts 342 more foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 2,346,405.
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- Madrid to Lisbon: 459.99 km (285.83 mi)
- Travel time: 57 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024