Passports & VisasBritish citizens don't need a visa to enter Spain but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements.
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Yes, British citizens will need an ETIAS to visit Spain starting from 2023, when it becomes mandatory. The ETIAS will allow UK citizens multiple short trips of up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes, in periods of three years.
The way ETIAS works is simple: you can obtain an ETIAS within a few minutes online, and it will be valid for three years. During those three years, you can enter Spain multiple times for tourism, transit, business, family visits, or medical treatment and stay for up to 90 days each entry.
There will also be multiple traveller data-points that will be shared between the Schengen zone which it is hoped will improve the future security of the bloc. ETIAS will be required for eligible travellers entering Spain starting in early 2025.
ETIAS will cost 7 euros (about $8 or 6 British pounds) for a three-year permit that allows third-country nationals to enter the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Do infants, children or teens need an ETIAS? Yes, all travellers, regardless of their age, will require a separate and approved ETIAS in order to travel to the European Union. However, individuals under the age of 18, or over the age of 70, are exempt from paying the €7 processing fee.
ETIAS Transitional and Grace PeriodsETIAS will not be mandatory for U.S. citizens right away. There will be a 6-month transitional period followed by a 6-month grace period. During the 6-month transitional period, Americans will be allowed to cross the external border without ETIAS.
Thanks to ETIAS, Spain and other European countries will be even safer travel destinations. The ETIAS system will check each applicant's data against EU information systems. The security databases that will be consulted include: Schengen Information System (SIS)