Hong Kong
Spain
Spain visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Spain admits citizens of Hong Kong without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Spain: visa decisions in Hong Kong
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,304 | 1,256 | 23 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| 2024 | 1,416 | 1,408 | 2 | 0.1% | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 1,993 | 1,961 | 8 | 0.4% | 16.1% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) received 1,993 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,961. The refusal rate was 0.4%. That is barely different from 2024 (0.1%). Applications rose by 41% compared with 2024 (1,416).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.8% of the applications lodged in Hong Kong that year. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Hong Kong.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Hong Kong, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Spanish citizens travelling to Hong Kong
SpainHong Kong Visa-free, 90 days Hong Kong visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Hong Kong planning a trip to Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Spain
Citizens of Hong Kong may stay in Spain for up to 90 days. Days in Spain count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Spain and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of Hong Kong in Spain count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Spain’s neighbours for citizens of Hong Kong
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco admit citizens of Hong Kong visa-free.
Spanish citizens travelling to Hong Kong
No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for Hong Kong, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Hong Kong and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Spain?
Spain admits citizens of Hong Kong without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in Spain?
Citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Spain for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
No visa is needed by Spanish citizens for Hong Kong, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter Spain visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Hong Kong can enter Spain without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.