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China passport to Spain
The matrix records a Schengen short-stay visa for Chinese passports to Spain. Peak-season slots and processing run slow — file early. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for Spain, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Funds and a consistent itinerary are common follow-ups. The 90/180 cap still applies.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Spain lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Spain passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Spain
Open to China passports near Spain
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec32 × 26 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaSpain- Typical duration
- 11.6 hours
- From
- PEK
- To
- MAD
Airlines Air China, TAM Brazilian Airlines
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.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
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
China · Visa required
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Spain?
The matrix records a Schengen short-stay visa for Chinese passports to Spain. Peak-season slots and processing run slow — file early.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Spain immigration or a mission.
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 China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
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.