Maybe you have some exciting work trips planned too.
In this case, you might be wondering if you can travel to the likes of Madrid, Barcelona and Majora without a visa.
You might also need to know what the passport requirements are to enter Spain in 2025 (at the time of writing) as a UK citizen – let’s find out.
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Can you travel to Spain without a visa?
If you have a full British citizen passport, you can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, such as Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, reports gov.uk.
This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
However, visa rules are different for those with a full British citizen passport and are working in Spain.
Gov.uk explains: “Spain is in the Schengen area. If you’re travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings.
“It does not matter how many countries you visit in the Schengen area. Your total stay must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. The 180-day period keeps ‘rolling’.
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“If you’re staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.
“The Spanish authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.”
What are the passport requirements for Spain as UK citizen?
As Spain follows Schengen area rules, British citizen passport holders must (according to gov.uk):
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least three months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area
It adds: “Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
“You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.”