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Passport rules for Spain
The UK's favourite holiday destination — and where the 10-year rule catches out the most families at the gate.
FCDO entry requirements for British citizens
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the day you enter Spain.
- It must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.
- Stays are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- From October 2025 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records fingerprints and a photo at the border.
Visa / entry: No visa needed for tourist stays up to 90 days in 180.
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This tool gives guidance based on published FCDO entry requirements. Rules can change at short notice. Always check the official GOV.UK foreign travel advice before you travel.