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Spain visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Iran
- Embassy of Spain in Tehran
Darrous, Sharzad Blvd., Shadi St., Abbas Asadi St., nª 10, Tehran
Spain has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Spain: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,189 | 7,017 | 5,126 | 41.4% | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 13,728 | 9,002 | 3,875 | 29.6% | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 14,253 | 9,140 | 4,178 | 31.0% | 8.5% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 14,253 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,140. The refusal rate was 31.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (29.6%). Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (13,728).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
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 Iran, 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 Iran
SpainIran Visa on arrival Iran 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.
Before travelling from Iran to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Iran
Iran issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Iran?
The Spanish embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Iran?
Iran issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Iranian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for Spain obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.