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title: Germany visa for citizens of Spain
description: Citizens of Spain can visit Germany without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Spain

Citizens of Spain can visit Germany without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · EU free-movement entry; no visa
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Carry an accepted identity document** — Travel with either a valid passport or national identity card.
2. **Enter Germany without a visa** — Spanish nationals are EU citizens and may enter Germany under free-movement rights without a visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Spanish passport or national identity card** (Identity): One of these alternatives is sufficient for entry.

## Good to know

- Spain is an EU Member State, so the EU free-movement route applies.
- The Schengen 90-days-in-180 rule, third-country passport-validity rules, funds conditions, and EES biometrics do not apply to this EU-citizen route.
- An unconditional stay of up to three months is not a true maximum; longer stays depend on applicable free-movement conditions.
- The official source states that EU citizens have only a general registration duty after entry where applicable.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Spain need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Spain can visit Germany without a visa. Visa type: EU free-movement entry; no visa.

### What documents do citizens of Spain need for Germany?

Valid Spanish passport or national identity card.

## Sources

- [Visa-Bestimmungen für EU-Bürger](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/606774-606774)
- [The Schengen Agreement](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231202-231202)
- How do I apply for a visa? (make-it-in-germany.com, third-party site)
- [Freizügigkeit der Unionsbürger und der Staatsangehörigen der EWR-Staaten bzw. der Schweiz und des Vereinigten Königreichs sowie ihre Familienangehörigen](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/resource/blob/207816/941d6b6ea53760b532a8fbedf3564bc0/visumhandbuch-data.pdf)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Spain passport holders](/visa/passport/spain)