Do I need Etias to travel to Spain from UK?

When will ETIAS be necessary to travel from the UK to Spain? ETIAS will become obligatory for UK travellers in 2025. The system is scheduled to go live and become mandatory from that time onwards.



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From 2024 onwards, there's a new entry requirement. All travelers from non-EU countries who currently enjoy visa-free access to Spain will now need a document called an ETIAS Spain to visit this European treasure and travel within the Schengen area.

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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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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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As well as a valid return or onward ticket, when travelling to Spain you could be asked to show:
  1. you have enough money for your stay.
  2. proof of accommodation for your stay, for example: a hotel booking confirmation. proof of address if visiting your own property (such as second home)


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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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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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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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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. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.

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Introduction. The European Union has recently revised the introduction of the ETIAS. It will now be launched in 2025, which is a push-back from the previously planned 2020, 2022 and 2023 launches. ETIAS stands for EU Travel Information & Authorisation System.

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If travelling to Spain and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.

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In mid-to-late 2023, U.S. citizens and nationals of over 60 other countries will need an electronic travel authorization to visit much of Europe. Travelers to any Schengen-zone country will have to register with a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

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Americans can travel to the United Kingdom without a visa for up to 6 months. This will not change with the introduction of the ETA for US citizens. The ETA is not a visa, it is a travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors.

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Do I need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for Spain? No, passengers no longer need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enter Spain. International travellers are recommended to be fully vaccinated, but there is no obligation to show proof of vaccination. Travel rules have now returned to normal for most visitors.

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