Saudi Arabia
Spain
Spain visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Saudi Arabia
Spain has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.
Spain: visa decisions in Saudi Arabia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,624 | 49,636 | 1,242 | 2.4% | 87.5% |
| 2024 | 62,955 | 59,951 | 1,713 | 2.8% | 86.9% |
| 2025 | 58,670 | 55,954 | 1,601 | 2.8% | 85.2% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) received 58,670 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 55,954. 2.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 2.8%. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (62,955).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in Saudi Arabia that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Austria to 55.4% at those of Bulgaria. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Saudi Arabia.
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 Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Spain
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Spanish embassy in Riyadh, 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 Saudi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Morocco admits Saudi citizens visa-free. Andorra, Portugal and France require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Spanish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Spain?
Saudi citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Spanish embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.
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 Saudi Arabia?
Spanish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Saudi citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need a visa for Spain obtained in advance.
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.