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In general
For entering the country an international passport that is valid for at least 3 month beyond intended stay is required.

Nationals of the following countries are allowed to travel as tourists or visitors with their valid ID cards:

  • EU countries, Switzerland, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Malta, Norway and San Marino.

A visa is required by all except the following nations traveling for a period not exceeding 3 months:

  • Nationals of Andorra, Anguilla, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, St Helena, San Marino, Singapore, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;
  • Nationals of any of the Schengen member states who hold permanent residency are entitled to re-enter the Schengen area without a visa, provided proof of residence and a valid passport are submitted



Validity:

Short-stay (single- and multiple-entry): valid for 6 months from date of issue for a stay of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit (single- and multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of 5 days per entry, including the day of arrival.



Visa application
In order to apply for a visa for Spain one has to submit the following documents:

  • A valid international passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)
  • 2 recent passport photos (with your name written on the back of the photo)
  • 2 application forms (available online)
  • Visa fee in cash or by post order
  • A return ticket or ticket for your onward journey to another country
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay


Please note

Schengen visa: The nationals of the countries which are required to have a Schengen visa, are obliged to obtain the visa before arrival in Spain. The Schengen visa can be issued only in the country where the person has his/her permanent address registration. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

Transit: Travelers wishing to pass through Spain or continuing on a connecting flight to another country within 48 hours without leaving the airport do not need a visa. Citizens of the following countries do not require a transit visa if they have a valid visa for a EU- country: Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Angola, Bangladesh, Ivory coast, Eritrea, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Iran, Congo, Cuba, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Togo.