Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Canada passport to Spain
Yes — Canada passport holders can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Spain lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Canada is one of them.
- Canada passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Spain passports also enter Canada without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Spain
Open to Canada passports near Spain
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec32 × 26 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
CanadaSpain- Typical duration
- 8.3 hours
- From
- YYZ · YUL
- To
- BCN · AGP
Airlines Air Transat, Air Canada
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Spain
Country profile
Capital
Madrid
Population
49.3 million
Area
504,782 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC+00:00–UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
8.9 million · 2024
Migrant share
18.5%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Spanish84.8%
- other12.3%
- Moroccan1.7%
- Romanian1.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+34
Airports
BCN · MAD · PMI · AGP
Highlights
- Sagrada Família
- Alhambra
- Prado
- Park Güell
- Seville Cathedral
Canada · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Canada passport need a visa for Spain?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Spain typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 32 × 26 mm. Confirm with a Spain mission.
What about a Spain passport entering Canada?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for Spain as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.