Irish visa for Spanish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Spanish passport holders visiting Ireland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Ireland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Ireland e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ireland visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Ireland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ireland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ireland.
If you are looking for Ireland 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 Ireland nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Embassy of Ireland in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Seville: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Seville, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Palma: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Palma, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Malaga: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Malaga, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Alicante: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Alicante, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Ferrol: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Ferrol, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Lanzarote: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Lanzarote, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Bilbao: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Bilbao, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Barcelona: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The Consulate of Ireland in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
Ireland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ireland diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Ireland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 465,360 | N/A |
| 2009 | 438,768 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 434,336 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 465,360 | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 434,336 | -6.67% |
| 2013 | 425,472 | -2.04% |
| 2014 | 447,632 | 5.21% |
| 2015 | 425,472 | -4.95% |
| 2016 | 465,360 | 9.38% |
| 2017 | 443,200 | -4.76% |
| 2018 | 425,472 | -4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ireland & Spain comparison
Ireland's area is approximately 68,890 km2 (26,598 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 7.24 times bigger than Ireland.
As of November 2025, Ireland's population is ~5.2 million people - 41,631,517 fewer people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Ireland & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ireland | Spain | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,216,770 | 46,848,287 | 41.6 million fewer people live in Ireland than Spain |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 215 | Ireland has 128 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 144 | Ireland passport holders visit 9 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 82 | 492 | Irish hosts 410 fewer foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Ireland in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Ireland in 2018 was approximately 425,472.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 45 minutes
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