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title: Spain visa for citizens of Canada
description: Citizens of Canada can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Spain visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** 118 EUR per day / 1,184 EUR minimum per stay

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border control to verify intent to leave Schengen area.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel bookings or invitation letter may be asked by border officers.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for Canadian citizens for short stays.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, credit cards, or bank statements may be required to cover stay.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 118 EUR per day / 1,184 EUR minimum per stay
- Cash
- Traveller's cheques
- Credit card with bank account statement
- Credit card statement

Bank letters or online bank statements not accepted.

## Good to know

- Maximum stay is 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Passport must have at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps.
- Border officials may require proof of onward travel, accommodation, and funds.
- Canadian citizens are not permitted to work under visa-free entry without a proper work visa.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Canada can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Spain?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Travel health insurance; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Spain?

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Conditions for entry into Spain](https://exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/montreal/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Condiciones-de-entrada-en-Espana.aspx)
- [Canadian citizens are exempt from obtaining a tourist visa to travel to ...](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/ottawa/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Canadian-citizens-are-exempt-from-obtaining-a-tourist-visa-to-travel-to-Spain.aspx)
- [ETIAS Spain from Canada: travel to Spain visa requirements](https://www.etias.ca/etias-countries-europe/etias-spain)

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