Spain
General visa requirements for travelling to Spain. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa-Free Entry (Bilateral Agreements))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports from these countries may enter Spain visa-free under bilateral agreements or general Schengen visa-exemption. Annex II nationals are already visa-exempt for all passport types. Additional countries with specific diplomatic passport agreements include Algeria, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Russia, Turkey, and Vietnam.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of diplomatic or official passports from countries with bilateral visa-exemption agreements with Spain, plus all Annex II visa-exempt countries
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Purpose of visit
Must be traveling on official or diplomatic business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Diplomatic visa (Spain Diplomatic Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 5-10 days (expedited diplomatic channels)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Diplomatic visa for holders of diplomatic or official/service passports traveling on official government business, diplomatic missions, or international organization assignments. Fee waived for diplomatic passport holders. Many countries have bilateral agreements with Spain granting diplomatic passport holders visa-free entry.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from countries without bilateral visa-exemption agreements with Spain
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Purpose of visit
Must be traveling on official government, diplomatic, or international organization business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain diplomatic note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Document submission
Submit application through diplomatic channels at Spanish embassy.
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Processing wait
Expedited processing through diplomatic channels.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with diplomatic visa.