Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | No |
| Australian | Yes | No/2 | No |
| Canadian | Yes | No/2 | No |
| USA | Yes | No/2 | No |
| Other EU | 1 | No | No |
Passport NoteSpain is a signatory
to the 1995
Schengen Agreement.
PassportsPassport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a)
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport
or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should
not be imposed.
VisasNot required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay;
2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa NoteNationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to Spain are trouble-free.
The region of Valencia and the Balearic Islands are prone to severe storms and torrential rainfall at this time of the year. Visitors should monitor national and regional weather updates and check with airlines or tour operators before traveling to these areas.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Spain. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers. On 19 January 2008, 14 individuals were arrested in Barcelona on suspicion of terrorism. In June 2007 the Basque terrorist organization ETA declared an end to their 14 month ceasefire.
In March 2004, 192 people died and over 1,400 were injured following bomb attacks on three trains in Madrid. A group purporting to represent Al Qa’ida claimed responsibility.
Visitors should be alert to street crime.
From 19 June 2007, UK passengers flying to Spain will need to supply to their airline details of their date of birth, nationality, and passport number before flying. This is part of EU-wide measures to improve security. Further information can be found online (website:
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/aviation/international/advancepassinfo).
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeTel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of StateWebsite:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | No | |
| Hepatitis A | Sometimes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | No | |
| Yellow Fever | No | |
Health CareIf suddenly taken ill or involved in an accident during a visit to Spain, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available for European travelers - in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) obtained in their country of origin. Comprehensive insurance is advised for all other nationals.
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