CONDITIONS OF ENTRY INTO SPAIN

Citizens of third countries traveling to Spain for a stay of up to 90 days (in any 180-day period) for tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, research, unpaid internships or voluntary activities for a duration of less than 3 months, or to carry out other non-profit activities mustcomply with the entry conditions set forth in the SchengenBorder Code.

Enter through one of the official border gates.
Proof of identity with a valid and current travel document.
Have a visa (depending on the nationality of the applicant).
Proof of meeting the conditions for the intended length of stay and financial ability.
No entry ban.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: There are certain medical requirements for entry into Spain. Please visit the website of the Spanish Ministry of Health for updated information in this regard. There might also be restrictions of entry into Spain, that can be checked in the same website under the section of requirements of entry into Spain from third countries.

a. Documents to be presented at the bordergates:

1. Valid passport or travel document: The document must be valid until 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. To this end, the presentation, among others, of the following documents may be required:
Return or tourist circuit ticket, in all cases.
For professional trips, the invitation from a company or authority to participate in a meeting, or documents that prove the existence of a relationship associated with professional activity, or access cards to a trade fair or congress.
For tourist or private visits, the confirmed reservation of an organized trip, or proof of accommodation, or letter of invitation from a private individual (such a letter only proves the availability of accommodation and does not release the traveller from the obligation to meet the other requirements for entry). The proof of accommodation may indicate whether it includes all or part of the traveller's living expenses.
For study trips, training programmes, non-work internships or volunteer work with a duration of less than three months, enrolment documentation or proof of admission to an educational establishment or internship contract or proof of admission to a volunteer programme.
For travel for other reasons, an invitation, reservation, programme or certificate of participation in related activities, entrance card/ticket, or receipt.
4. Accreditation of financial means: At the request of the competent authorities, the traveller must present proof of having sufficient financial means for the proposed stay or of the ability to legally obtain such means. In 2023, the minimum amount required is 108 euros per person per day. In any case, and regardless of the length of stay, the traveller must have at least 972 euros or its equivalent in foreign currency. Economic means may be accredited by presenting cash, traveller's cheques, a credit card accompanied by a bank account statement, an up-to-date bank book, or any other resource that accredits the amount available, such as a credit statement regarding the card or bank account. Bank letters or online bank statements will not be accepted.
5. Children under 18 years old: children under 18 years old who do not travel together with any of their parents or legal guardians must have due authorization from one of their parents or legal guardians.

b. Entry admission: Entrants who are citizens of a third country with the necessary documents, including a visa (if applicable), and are able to afford it and are not banned from entry or jeopardize public order public, internal or national security or public health, may be allowed to enter Spain.

c. Entry denial: The competent authorities will refuse entry to nationals of third countries who do not meet the entry requirements or are banned from entry. Entry can also be refused because the allowed 90-day period of stay in the Schengen area within 180 days has expired.

The denial of entry is notified by a decision stating the reasons, including information on the types of appeals that the applicant can make, in accordance with Spanish regulations. However, filing an appeal does not suspend the impact of an entry denial.

d. Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland and relatives: Nationals of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may enter Spain with their national identification or with their valid and current passport surname. Minors traveling with identification and not traveling with their parents will need authorization from one of the parents.

Non-nationals of the Member States of the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may enter with valid and current passports. Depending on their nationality, they may need an entry visa, unless they hold a valid and valid residence card for the next of kin of EU citizens.

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