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Spain Mexico passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026⚠️ The official ETIAS site says it is the only EU website that takes ETIAS applications directly and warns that intermediary sites collect your data and charge extra; ETIAS is not yet accepting applications, so any site selling one now is not official. Use only the official links below.
At the border
- Passport (or travel document) must have been issued within the last 10 years and stay valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area.
- Visa-free and visa holders alike may stay no more than 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries together.
- Entry/Exit System: on your first crossing since EES started, border officers record your passport data, a facial image and fingerprints; passports are no longer stamped since 10 April 2026.
- Visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with at least EUR 30,000 cover, including emergency care and repatriation.
- A return ticket is required, plus proof of purpose and lodging (hotel booking, organised tour, or a private host's 'carta de invitación', which only proves lodging).
- Funds for 2026: EUR 122.10 per person per day, with a minimum of EUR 1,098.90 per person whatever the length of stay; cash, traveller's cheques or cards with statements are accepted.
Recent changes
- October 2025: the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased rollout at external borders on 12 October 2025.
- April 2026: EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026 and replaced manual passport stamping for short-stay non-EU visitors.
- July 2025: the European Commission set the future ETIAS fee at EUR 20 instead of EUR 7; ETIAS itself has not launched.
- April 2026: Spain's border funds reference was updated to EUR 122.10 per day (minimum EUR 1,098.90), published in the EU Official Journal on 27 April 2026 and tied to the minimum wage.
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation (exteriores.gob.es) - consular and visa services · Not yet confirmed officially: Spain's Interior Ministry page shows EUR 121.10 per day, conflicting with the EUR 122.10 in the 2026 Official Journal notice and consulate page (used the latter), Spanish official warning about look-alike visa sites, Exact url of a single national Schengen-visa page (procedures vary by consulate; consulate pages on exteriores.gob.es were used)
What Mexico passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Spain is in the Schengen area, so days spent in any Schengen country count toward the same limit. Use the Schengen 90/180 calculator to check how many days you have left.
Mexico is one of 93 passports in the “visa-free” group for Spain. See the full Spain visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Europe for Mexico passport holders
Spain is one of 98 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Mexico passport, which ranks #19 worldwide with a mobility score of 137. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 44 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Albania | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Andorra | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Austria | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Belarus | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Belgium | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Bulgaria | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Croatia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Cyprus | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Czech Republic | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Denmark | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Estonia | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Spain?
Mexico passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Mexico passport holders stay in Spain?
Up to 90 days without a visa, counted within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Do Spain citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Spain passport holders can enter Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Spain visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Spain before you book.