As a UK tourist, you can visit Spain without a visa. However, you must abide by the 90/180-day rule, which means that you can stay for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days. It's important to keep track of your days accurately so you don't overstay your welcome.

Following Brexit, British citizens are subject to the standard "third-country" rules for the Schengen Area, which includes Spain. You can stay in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business purposes without a visa. This "90-day rule" is a rolling window; once you have spent 90 days in the Schengen zone, you must leave and cannot return until enough time has passed for your 180-day total to drop below the limit again. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days, you must apply for a specific residency visa, such as a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) or a Digital Nomad Visa, from the Spanish Consulate in the UK before you travel. Overstaying the 90-day limit can lead to significant consequences, including heavy fines, deportation, or being banned from re-entering the Schengen Area for several years. As of early 2026, the EU is also rolling out the ETIAS system, which will require British citizens to obtain a simple electronic travel authorization before departure, though this does not change the 90-day stay limit. It is also worth noting that time spent in Gibraltar does not count toward your 90-day Spanish limit.