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Spain

  • Madrid
  • Europe
  • Spanish

At a glance

Spain: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Madrid
Population
48,592,909
Area
505,990 km² · 195,364 sq mi
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC±00:00
Calling code
+34
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.es
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Spain visa requirements

Spain entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 89 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 108 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free89 passports

Visa required108 passports

Safety

Spain safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to terrorism and civil unrest

US State Dept, updated September 25, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Questions

Spain: frequently asked questions

Spain visa: do I need one?
Spain entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 89 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 108 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Spain: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Spain at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism and civil unrest.
Spain: what currency is used?
Currency in Spain: Euro (EUR).
Spain: what language do people speak?
Languages of Spain: Spanish.
Spain: what is the capital?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.

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