Spain
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, 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
- 10 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Spain
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
Open 24/7 - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Barcelona
Avinguda Diagonal 477, 08036 Barcelona
Open 24/7 - Consulate of the United Kingdom in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Plaza Weyler 8, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Open 24/7 -
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- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Calle Luis Morote 6, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Open 24/7 -
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Alicante
Rambla de Méndez Núñez 28, 03002 Alicante/Alacant
Open 24/7 - Consulate of the United Kingdom in Bilbao
Urkixo zumarkalea 2, 48008 Bilbao
British citizens travelling to Spain
United KingdomSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Spain to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Spanish citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Spanish citizens apply
Spanish citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
Ireland admits Spanish citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Spain
No visa is needed by British citizens for Spain, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom?
Spanish citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Spain?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Spain, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Spanish citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Spanish citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.