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Spain visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Spain admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Spain: visa decisions in Japan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,608 | 1,382 | 114 | 7.6% | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 2,030 | 1,799 | 172 | 8.7% | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 2,328 | 2,010 | 154 | 7.1% | 2.1% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Japan (Tokyo) received 2,328 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,010. 7.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 8.7%: the rate fell by 1.6 points. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (2,030).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.8% of the applications lodged in Japan that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Austria to 11.7% at those of Germany. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Japan.
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 Japan, 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 Japan
SpainJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Spain
Japanese citizens 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 Japanese citizens 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 Japanese citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Spanish citizens travelling to Japan
Spanish citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Spain?
Japanese citizens 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 Japan?
Spanish citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Spain visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Spain without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.