United Kingdom Visa Requirements for Spanish Citizens (2026)
No — Spanish citizens can enter United Kingdom without a visa. Maximum stay: 180 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid passport (travel document) to travel to the UK. [2]
- An approved electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which most visitors must hold before travelling. [4]
- Valid for 2 years or until passport expires, whichever is first.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Applying for an ETA costs £20; no visa fee applies because a visa is not required for a visit of up to 6 months. [4]
How to apply
- Check on GOV.UK whether you need an ETA or a visa for the trip you are planning. [4]
- Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) through the official UK government service. [4]
- Pay the ETA charge; use only the official site, because imitation websites may charge more. [4]
Before you fly
- •Most visitors need either an ETA or a visa before travelling; travellers from Europe usually need an ETA rather than a visa. [4]
- •An ETA lets you travel to the UK for up to 6 months, for example for tourism or to visit family. [4]
- •Avoid websites that imitate government services, as they may charge more for the same application. [4]
Full United Kingdom entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Holding an ETA does not guarantee entry; a border officer can still refuse you. [4]
Entry can be refused at the border if officers are not satisfied you have enough funds for the visit or that you are a genuine visitor. [1]
Recent changes
- · confirmedIn 2024, it was announced that Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA) visitor visas will be introduced to replace DVWs.
- · confirmedDVAs will be required from the following countries’ specified passport holders from 11 March, 2025:
- · upcomingSince 1 July 2026, all successful visa applicants will be issued only an e-Visa.
- · confirmedJordan
- · confirmedBahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates
- · confirmedQatar
- · confirmedDominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu
- · confirmedGuyana and Peru (resumed)
- · confirmedBahrain and Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedEl Salvador
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedIndonesia <small>(diplomatic passports)</small>
Frequently asked
How long can Spanish citizens stay in United Kingdom?
Up to 180 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
A valid passport (travel document) to travel to the UK.; An approved electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which most visitors must hold before travelling..
Do Spanish passport holders need a UK visa?
No. A visa is not required for a visit of up to 6 months, but you must hold an ETA before you travel.
How much does the UK ETA cost?
It costs £20 to apply, and you should apply only through the official UK government service.
Can I be paid while visiting the UK?
Only in specific circumstances: payment from a UK source must not amount to a salary, so ordinary paid work is not allowed on a visit.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Spanish citizens” and “Visa policy of the United Kingdom”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] gov.uk [2] gov.uk [3] gov.uk [4] gov.uk [5] gov.uk [6] gov.uk [7] gov.uk [8] gov.uk [9] gov.uk [10] gov.uk. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.