Spanish visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Spain for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Spain e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Spain in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Spain in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Spain in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Spain in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New Orleans: The Consulate General of Spain in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Spain in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Spain in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Spain in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,067,698 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,861,218 | -6.73% |
| 2010 | 2,920,212 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 2,890,715 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 2,861,218 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 2,802,224 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 2,979,207 | 6.32% |
| 2015 | 2,861,218 | -3.96% |
| 2016 | 2,001,813 | -30.04% |
| 2017 | 2,637,484 | 31.75% |
| 2018 | 2,949,710 | 11.84% |
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 States comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 18.34 times bigger than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 291,984,728 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Spain & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Spain | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 338,814,313 | 292.0 million fewer people live in Spain than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 273 | Spain has 58 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 134 | Spain passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 1147 | Spanish hosts 655 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 2,949,710.
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- Travel time: 15 hours 16 minutes
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