Visas and passports

What should you bear in mind?

Are you wondering about visa requirements for entering Spain based on your country of origin? Curious about the different visa types available, depending on the duration of your stay, and how to acquire them? Look no further. Here, you'll find comprehensive information on all these aspects.

FAQ's

Yes. The passport or travel document is always required and must be valid for up to three months after the expected date of departure from the Schengen area, and must have been issued within the previous 10 years to the date of entry.
Tourists of certain nationalities require a valid visit visa currently in force. The visit visa will not be necessary if the traveller has a residence permit or a long-stay visa issued by a Schengen State.
The authorities may also request that the reason for the trip be indicated and justified with documentation such as a booking for an organised trip, proof that the place of accommodation is real, or a letter of invitation. In all cases, the tourist must be able to prove the availability of economic resources for the planned stay in Spain and the return or transfer to another country. The maximum stay in Spain as a tourist is 90 days.
Short-stay visas: these visas are required for tourists coming from a country outside the Schengen area, allowing them to enter and travel within Spain for a period of 90 days. They are issued by the embassies or consulates of Spain in the country of origin. Visas issued by any member of the Schengen Area are also valid. Long-stay visas: Required for any foreigner who wants to remain in Spain for more than 90 days, except for citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. There is also a visa for international teleworkers who meet certain requirements and an airport transit visa required for certain countries.