Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Anguilla, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (except nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Togo who always require a transit visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Short-stay: £15.50 for 1-30 days and £18.60 for 31-90 days (single-entry); £21.70 (double- or multiple- entry). Transit: £6.90. Prices are subject to change and travellers are advised to check with the consulate before departure.
Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse’s passport and the original marriage certificate is produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at Embassy for details).
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. Visas cannot be extended and a new application must be made each time.
In person to the consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Postal applications are not accepted. 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).
(a) Valid passport with 1 full blank page. (b) 1 application form. (c) 4 passport-size photos. (d) Fee payable by cash or postal order only. (e) Proof of purpose of visit. (f) Confirmed accommodation. (g) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay. Business: (a)-(g), (h) Letter from employer; or accountant, solicitor, bank manager or Chamber of Commerce if self-employed. Students should submit proof of attendance. (i) Written invitation from company or organisation in Spain.
(a) Evidence of medical insurance will be required if the intended visit includes entry into Germany. (b) Requirements for visas vary according to nationality, passport, travel document used and the purpose and duration of the trip. For more information, contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address section.
Between 48 hours and 6 weeks, depending on nationality. Applications from nationals of the following countries will take 3 weeks or longer: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Burundi, China (PR), CIS, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (DPR), Lebanon, Libya, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, Vietnam, Yemen and Zaire.
Refer enquiries to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Jose La�zaro Galdiano 6, 28036 Madrid, Spain
Tel: (91) 343 3500 or 343 3689. Fax: (91) 343 3446.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tourspain.es/
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Medical treatment provided by state scheme doctors at state scheme hospitals and health centres (ambulatorios) is free to UK citizens if in possession of form E111. Health insurance is required for private medical care. Prescribed medicines and dental treatment must be paid for by all visitors.
The following public holidays are celebrated throughout Spain:
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Jan 6 Epiphany. Mar 29 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 12 National Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 6 Constitution Day. Dec 8 Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Jan 6 Epiphany. Apr 18 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 12 National Day. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 6 Constitution Day. Dec 8 Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
The following dates are also celebrated as regional public holidays (may vary from year to year):
Mar 1 Andalucía and Balearic Islands. Mar 19 all except Andalucía, Asturias, Canary Islands, Cataluña and La Rioja. Apr 5 Cataluña, Valencia, Navarra, País Vasco and La Rioja. Apr 23 Aragón and Castilla-Léon. May 17 Galicia. May 31 Castile La Mancha. Jun 9 La Rioja and Murcia. Jun 24 Cataluña. Jul 26 Canary Islands. Jul 28 Cantabria. Aug 16 Andalucía, Asturias, Canarias, Madrid, Ceuta and Melilla. Sep 8 Asturias and Extremadura. Sep 11 Cataluña. Sep 15 Cantabria. Oct 9 Valencia. Dec 27 Balearic Islands.
Destination Guide – Spain
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
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Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
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Validity
Application to
Application requirements
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Working days required
Temporary residence
Adresses
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
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| Passport valid for at least 6 months including 90 days beyond the planned stay required by all except the following; 1. nationals of Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK providing holding valid travel documents issued under the Geneva Convention 1951 for stays of up to 90 days. |
| Country | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
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| British | yes/1 | no | yes |
| Australian | yes | no | yes |
| Canadian | yes | no | yes |
| USA | yes | no | yes |
| Other EU | yes/1 | no | yes |
| Japanese | yes | no | yes |
| Direccion General de Turespana |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | yes | 1 |
| Cholera | yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | n/a |
| Malaria | 4 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 5 | n/a |
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