Spanish visa for British citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
Evisa | Spain e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Manchester: The Embassy of Spain in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Embassy of Spain in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- London: The Embassy of Spain in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Edinburgh: The Consulate General of Spain in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Manchester: The Consulate General of Spain in Manchester, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 17,577,585 | N/A |
2009 | 17,577,585 | 0.00% |
2010 | 17,947,640 | 2.11% |
2011 | 19,427,858 | 8.25% |
2012 | 18,317,694 | -5.71% |
2013 | 18,687,749 | 2.02% |
2014 | 17,577,585 | -5.94% |
2015 | 18,317,694 | 4.21% |
2016 | 17,675,367 | -3.51% |
2017 | 18,806,776 | 6.40% |
2018 | 18,502,722 | -1.62% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & United Kingdom comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 2.06 times smaller than Spain.
As of March 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 22,495,609 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Spain & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Spain | United Kingdom | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 69,325,194 | 22.5 million fewer people live in Spain than United Kingdom |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 222 | Spain has 7 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 139 | Spain passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 348 | Spanish hosts 144 more foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 18,502,722.
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Useful Information
- Madrid to London: 1491.77 km (926.94 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 6 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024