Spain · Visa & entry · 2026
Getting into Ibiza for 2026
The version of the visa story that doesn’t bury the answer. Rules current as of . This is reference material, not legal advice — when stakes are high, double-check the official ministry source.
Visa-free entry — by where your passport is from
US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, UAE
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide).
Time spent in any other Schengen country counts against the 90 days. Track it; overstays are flagged on exit.
UK (post-Brexit)
90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen-wide).
British citizens are no longer EU residents — the 90/180 rule applies. ETIAS auth required from late 2026.
EU/EEA + Switzerland
Unlimited entry. Free movement under EU/EEA treaties.
Most Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc.)
90 days in any 180-day period.
Before you travel: ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
- Cost
- €7 (under-18s and over-70s free).
- Valid for
- 3 years or until the passport expires (whichever is sooner).
Mandatory for visa-free non-EU travellers from late 2026. Apply online; usually approved in minutes. Not a visa — a pre-screen.
Apply on the official site →Staying longer: the digital-nomad route
Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups, Art. 74-78)
Remote workers employed by foreign companies, or freelancers earning ≥80% from non-Spanish clients.
- Duration
- 1 year initial, renewable in 2-year increments up to 5 years, then path to permanent residency.
- Income requirement
- 200% of Spanish minimum wage — roughly €2,762/month net (2026), or €33,150/year. Higher with dependants.
Edge · Beckham Law tax regime: flat 24% income tax up to €600k for first 6 years, instead of progressive rates.
Official application route →Gotchas — what most people get wrong
Schengen 90/180 is a rolling window, not a calendar reset. A trip to France in March eats into your Spain budget in May.
On entry the officer can ask for proof of onward travel + accommodation. Have it ready (hotel booking, return ticket).
Health-insurance proof is required for stays >90 days. Travel insurance on a tourist trip is sensible but not legally required.
Spanish customs cap on cash entering/leaving the EU: €10,000. Above that you must declare.
Official sources
This page is reference material maintained by hand. Visa rules change on a calendar that doesn’t respect anyone’s travel plans — when in doubt, verify with the source.
See also: weather & climate · local guides.