🧳 United Kingdom to Spain: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Spain on a United Kingdom passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United Kingdom to Spain at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Euro (EUR)
- Time: Spain (Madrid) is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Spain uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Spain).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 112 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: Not expected; round up or leave 5–10% for good service
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm weather and fewer crowds than summer
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United Kingdom to Spain – questions
Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Spain?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Spain?
The Euro (EUR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Pound sterling.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Spain?
Spain (Madrid) is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Spain?
Yes, bring an adapter: Spain uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Spain).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Spain?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Spain?
112 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm weather and fewer crowds than summer.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Spain?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 1 Aug 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Spain because of terrorism and unrest.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.