Mexican visa for Spanish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Spanish passport holders visiting Mexico for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Mexico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Mexico e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mexico visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Mexico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mexico.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mexico.
If you are looking for Mexico 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 Mexico nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Embassy of Mexico in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Seville: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Seville, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Gijon: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Gijon, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Murcia: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Murcia, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Tenerife: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Tenerife, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Valencia: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Valencia, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Palma de Mallorca: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Palma de Mallorca, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Zaragoza: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Zaragoza, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
- Barcelona: The Consulate of Mexico in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Close now)
Mexico visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mexico diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Mexico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 368,727 | N/A |
| 2009 | 354,268 | -3.92% |
| 2010 | 379,572 | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 368,727 | -2.86% |
| 2012 | 357,883 | -2.94% |
| 2013 | 372,342 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 350,653 | -5.83% |
| 2015 | 375,957 | 7.22% |
| 2016 | 361,498 | -3.85% |
| 2017 | 377,349 | 4.38% |
| 2018 | 373,575 | -1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mexico & Spain comparison
Mexico's area is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 3.90 times smaller than Mexico.
As of October 2025, Mexico's population is ~135.8 million people - 88,917,901 more people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Mexico & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mexico | Spain | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 135,766,188 | 46,848,287 | 88.9 million more people live in Mexico than Spain |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 157 | 215 | Mexico has 58 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 114 | 144 | Mexico passport holders visit 30 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 212 | 492 | Mexican hosts 280 fewer foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Mexico in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Mexico in 2018 was approximately 373,575.
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| Sunrise | 13:42 PM | |
Useful Information
- Mexico City to Madrid: 10022.66 km (6227.79 mi)
- Travel time: 20 hours 52 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025