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title: Spain visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: Citizens of New Zealand 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 New Zealand

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. 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 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Recommended: at least €100 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at passport control** — Join the 'All Passports' queue at any Spanish airport with your passport ready.
2. **Present your passport** — Hand over your passport; officer may ask about purpose and length of stay.
3. **Get your entry stamp** — Officer stamps passport with entry date as proof of legal entry.
4. **Collect luggage and exit** — Proceed to baggage claim and customs; use green channel if nothing to declare.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for entire stay in Spain; airlines may enforce 6 months beyond departure.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Schengen area within 90 days.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking, Airbnb receipt, or host invitation with address and contact number.
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement, credit card, or cash showing at least €100 per day.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €100 per day
- bank statement
- credit card
- cash

Officers rarely ask for proof of funds, but may check at border.

## Good to know

- Your 90-day stay applies to the entire Schengen Area, not just Spain.
- ETIAS travel authorisation (€7, valid 3 years) expected from 2026 for visa-free entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for entire stay** — Ensure passport validity covers your full stay; check airline requirements.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Always carry a printed or digital copy of your departure ticket.
- **Exceeding 90/180 day Schengen limit** — Track your days using the EU short-stay calculator.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Spain?

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

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Spain?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Spain?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- New Zealand to Spain: Visa Free Entry, 90 Days (2026) (globalcostdata.com, third-party site)
- Spain Entry Requirements for New Zealand Holders 2026 — EntryBrief (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Spain Visa for New Zealander citizens 2026 - Visa List (visalist.io, third-party site)

## More

- [Spain visa for every passport](/visa/spain)
- [Every destination for New Zealand passport holders](/visa/passport/new-zealand)