Spain visa for Canadian passport holders
A Canadian passport holder can enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days.
Schengen 90/180
Visa-free
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
4
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Spain visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Spain, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Law) | nomad | 1 year (or 3-yr residence permit), renewable | $2,900/mo | ||
| Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) | retirement | 1 year, renewable (2+2) | $2,650/mo | — | |
| Student Visa (Estancia por estudios) | student | Over 90 days, renewed for the course | — | ||
| Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) | tourist | 90 days within any 180-day period | — | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Spain page before you travel or apply.