Do I need a visa for Spain from Iran?
Visa required
Travelling to Spain on a Iran passport, you need a visa, arranged before you travel.
| Requirement | Visa required |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | Not specified |
Iranian travelers apply for a Schengen visa through the Spanish consulate or its outsourced centre, with biometrics, insurance, accommodation bookings, a detailed itinerary, and substantial financial evidence.
Routings run through Istanbul or the Gulf, with nothing direct from Tehran. The other constraint is money: cards issued in Iran do not work anywhere in Spain, so the trip must be funded with cash or a card issued elsewhere, and consulates take that funding question seriously in the assessment.
Travelling to study or work?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Staying in Spain to study or work is a separate permit, on its own rules.
All passports for Spain·All destinations for a Iran passport
Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice.Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.