Barcelona
- Tourist
Information - Documents Required
Passports
& Visa Regulations
Passports
Citizens of
European Union states and Switzerland may use a passport or a national
identity card to enter Spain. All other nationalities must carry
a passport and citizens of some countries will not be granted entry
to Spain if their passport expires in less than six months from
the date of entry.
Visas
Visas are not
required by nationals of the following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San
Marino and Switzerland
For stays of
less than 90 days Visas are not required by Nationals of the following
countries:
Citizens of
the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand,
Anguilla, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands,
Brunei, Bulgaria, Cayman Isles, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Guatemala,
Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico,
Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland,
Romania, St Helena, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia,
Turks & Caicos, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.
For all other
nations, or if you are from U.S.A., Canada, Japan, South Korea,
Australia and New Zealand and you wish to stay longer than 90 days
you must obtain a visa from your local Spanish Consular Office.
Spain is a signatory of the Schengen Agreement. The Schengen visa
is issued for tourist, business and private visits and the cost
varies according to the duration of the visa. Check on entrance
requirements at your nearest embassy or consulate of Spain for up-to-date
info before departure before you book your tickets.
Please note
also that all travellers that intend to stay for more than 90 days
registration with the local police is compulsory.
Driving
documents
As well as having
to carry your International Driving Permit or drivers licence, all
drivers from non-EU countries, except Switzerland, must hold a Green
Card with the insurance policy. This is always included when renting
a car in a legal car rental company. Check with your motor vehicle
insurance company regarding any documents you will need and whether
additional insurance is required.
