Spain
General visa requirements for travelling to Spain. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - Common Schengen List)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- 1 day
- Entry
- Single entry
Airport Transit Visa (Type A) required for nationals of these countries to transit through the international zone of any Schengen airport, including Spain. These countries are on the common Schengen-wide list. Holders of valid Schengen visas, residence permits, or certain other visas are exempt.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of countries on the common Schengen airport transit visa list
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photograph
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form for airport transit
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 80 adults, EUR 40 children 6-11
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, flight itinerary showing transit, and valid entry documents for destination country.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Spanish consulate or visa application center.
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Document submission
Submit application and all documents at appointment.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee (EUR 80).
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Processing wait
Wait for processing. Standard 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa.
Transit visa (Schengen Visa-Free Transit)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of Annex II countries do not need a visa or airport transit visa to transit through Spain. Transit time counts toward the 90-day Schengen stay limit.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of EU Annex II visa-exempt countries
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - Spain-Specific Additional Countries)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- 1 day
- Entry
- Single entry
Spain requires these additional nationalities (beyond the common Schengen list) to obtain an Airport Transit Visa for transiting through Spanish airports. Holders of valid Schengen visas, EU/EEA residence cards, or certain other valid visas are exempt from this requirement.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of countries on Spain's additional airport transit visa requirement list
Eligible countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Yemen
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
-
Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photograph
-
Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form for airport transit
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 80 adults, EUR 40 children 6-11
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, flight itinerary showing transit through Spain, and valid entry documents for destination country.
-
Appointment booking
Book appointment at Spanish consulate or visa application center.
-
Document submission
Submit application and all documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee (EUR 80).
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Processing wait
Wait for processing.
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa.