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Guide Poland → Spain · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Polish community in Spain

How many Polish people live in Spain, where Polish Mass and schools are, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Polish people live in Spain?

According to Eurostat, 61,258 Polish citizens lived in Spain at the start of 2025, and 56,656 people living there were born in Poland. The community is growing: there were 56,644 Polish citizens in 2023.

61,258Polish citizens (2025)
56,656born in Poland
+8%since 2023
3 monthsthen EU registration
1 monthdeposit by law

Eurostat (INE figures, 1 January 2023 and 2025).

Where people live

Where Polish people live in Spain

Polish people live all over Spain, above all in the big cities and on the coast.

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MadridThe capital and the most jobs; the Polish embassy is here.
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BarcelonaThe Polish consulate general in Barcelona.
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The coastAlicante, Valencia and the Costa del Sol: many Poles live and work by the sea.
Community life

A piece of home, close by

Mass
Mass in PolishIn November 2018 the Archdiocese of Valencia set up Spain's first Polish personal parish, Our Lady of Częstochowa, in the Canyamelar district.
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The Polish school in MadridThe school at the embassy is the only Polish public school in Spain: primary and liceum part time, plus classes for young children. Lessons are held at IES Arturo Soria, Calle Somontín 59.
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The embassy in Madrid and the consulate in BarcelonaThe consulate general in Barcelona covers Catalonia, Aragon, the Valencia region, the Balearic Islands and Andorra; the embassy's consular section in Madrid covers the rest of Spain. Passports: in person after booking on e-Konsulat, 140 euros for an adult.
Shop
Polish shopsIn many towns, and Polish food in the big supermarket chains too.
2006
Open labour market since 2006Spain gave workers from Poland free access to its labour market in 2006.
TV
Polish TVThe channels from home, live in Spain.Read the TV guide →
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your series, the big matches and the kids' cartoons in Polish. Live in Spain, on your TV.

How to watch Polish TV in Spain →
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Online

Where Polish people in Spain meet online

Much of the community talks on Facebook: jobs, flats, advice and events, in Polish.

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Your town's groupSearch Facebook groups for “Polacy w Hiszpanii” or “Polacy w Madrycie”.
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The embassy's pageThe Polish embassy in Madrid.gov.pl →

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and flats, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Polish people live in Spain?

61,258 Polish citizens and 56,656 people born in Poland at the start of 2025 (Eurostat).

Where do most Polish people in Spain live?

In the big cities and on the coast: Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia and the Costa del Sol.

Is there Mass in Polish in Spain?

The Polish Catholic Mission in Spain holds Mass in Polish in many towns. The embassy's page (gov.pl) has the details.

Are there Facebook groups for Polish people in Spain?

Yes. Search Facebook groups for “Polacy w Hiszpanii” or “Polacy w Madrycie”.

Where do I get a Polish passport in Spain?

In person, after booking on e-Konsulat: at the consulate general in Barcelona if you live in Catalonia, Aragon, the Valencia region or the Balearic Islands, otherwise at the embassy in Madrid. An adult passport costs 140 euros.

Can I get a Polish ID card at the embassy in Spain?

No. Consulates do not issue Polish ID cards: you apply in Poland, at any municipal office (urząd gminy).

Is there a Polish school in Spain?

Yes. The Polish school at the embassy in Madrid is the only Polish public school in Spain, part time at primary and liceum level, with classes for young children.

Can I watch Polish TV in Spain?

Yes. Our Polish TV in Spain guide shows every option, from the free TVP Polonia channel to all-in-one subscriptions.

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