Do I need a visa for Spain from UK after Brexit?

Will I need a visa to travel to Spain from the U.K.? You will not need a visa to travel to Spain after Brexit if you plan on staying for fewer than 90 days, even though Britain left the European Union and its transitional arrangements at the end of 2020.



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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.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.

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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.

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Yes. Unless you fall under one of the exceptions , you are required to have a valid ETIAS travel authorisation to enter any of the European countries requiring ETIAS. Travellers without such authorisation will be refused entry at the border.

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U.S. passport holders will soon need ETIAS to travel to Spain. The new European visa waiver starts in 2025. This page explains the ETIAS requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to Spain and what you need to apply.

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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.

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It is expected that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be operational from mid-2025.

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ETIAS Transitional and Grace Periods ETIAS 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.

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4. What questions will be on the ETIAS?
  • Personal information: name, date of birth, place of birth, gender, and contact details.
  • Passport information: passport number, expiration date, and country of issuance.
  • Travel information: point of entry to the Schengen Area, intended length of stay, and accommodation details.


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