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Canada visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Spain
- Embassy of Canada in Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
- Consulate of Canada in Málaga
Plaza de la Malagueta 3, 29016 Málaga
- Consulate of Canada in Barcelona
Plaça de Catalunya 9, 08002 Barcelona
Canadian citizens travelling to Spain
CanadaSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Spain to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in Canada
Spanish citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Spanish citizens apply
Spanish citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to Spain
Canadian citizens can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Canada?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Canada?
Spanish citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Canadian citizens can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Spanish citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Spanish citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.