Italian visa for Spanish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Spanish passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Spain, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Embassy of Italy in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Vigo : The Consulate General of Italy in Vigo , Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Zaragoza: The Consulate General of Italy in Zaragoza, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Cartagena: The Consulate General of Italy in Cartagena, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Algeciras: The Consulate General of Italy in Algeciras, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Santander: The Consulate General of Italy in Santander, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Girona: The Consulate General of Italy in Girona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Pamplona: The Consulate General of Italy in Pamplona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Burgos: The Consulate General of Italy in Burgos, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Ibiza: The Consulate General of Italy in Ibiza, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Jerez de la Frontera: The Consulate General of Italy in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Castellon de La Plana: The Consulate General of Italy in Castellon de La Plana, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Granada: The Consulate General of Italy in Granada, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Valencia: The Consulate General of Italy in Valencia, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Palma: The Consulate General of Italy in Palma, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Malaga: The Consulate General of Italy in Malaga, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- A Coruna: The Consulate General of Italy in A Coruna, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The Consulate General of Italy in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Consulate General of Italy in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Ceuta: The Consulate General of Italy in Ceuta, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Seville: The Consulate General of Italy in Seville, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Bilbao: The Consulate General of Italy in Bilbao, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Barcelona: The Consulate General of Italy in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Alicante: The Consulate General of Italy in Alicante, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,131,761 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,153,514 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 2,284,030 | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 2,284,030 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 2,066,503 | -9.52% |
| 2013 | 2,066,503 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 2,284,030 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 2,131,761 | -6.67% |
| 2016 | 2,262,277 | 6.12% |
| 2017 | 2,131,761 | -5.77% |
| 2018 | 2,175,267 | 2.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Spain comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 69.58% larger than Italy.
As of April 2024, Italy's population is ~60.1 million people - 13,269,470 more people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Italy & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Spain | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 60,099,055 | 46,829,585 | 13.3 million more people live in Italy than Spain |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 215 | Italy has 6 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 146 | 144 | Italy passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 492 | Italian hosts 57 more foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 2,175,267.
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- Travel time: 3 hours 23 minutes
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