Conditions for entry into Spain
Nationals of third States (non-EU/EEA/CH citizens) who travel to Spain for stays of up to 90 days (during any period of 180 days) for tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, study, non-work internships or volunteer activities with a duration not exceeding 3 months, or for other non-gainful activities, must meet the entry conditions established in the Schengen Border Code.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Enter via an authorized border-crossing point.
- Present proof of identity and a valid travel document.
- Present the corresponding visa, if required, according to nationality.
- Provide evidence of meeting the conditions for the proposed stay and of possessing sufficient financial means.
- Not be subject to a ban on entering Spain.
DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED AT BORDER CONTROL
- 1. Valid passport or travel document: The document must be valid until at least three months after the planned date of departure from the Schengen territory, and must have been issued during the ten years immediately before the date of entry.
- 2. Visa: For certain nationalities, a valid visa is required. This visa will not be necessary if the interested party has a valid residence permit or a valid long-term visa issued by a Schengen State. The nationalities requiring a visa are listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.
- 3. Documents accrediting the purpose and conditions of the planned stay: At the request of the competent authorities, the reasons and conditions of the planned stay must be accredited by documentary proof or other means.
For more information about VISA application, please visit: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Condiciones-de-entrada-en-Espana.aspx
