Travellers need a Schengen visa to visit Spain for Business or Tourism.

Travellers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before travelling.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Spain. The traveller's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveller's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveller's departure from Spain.

Travellers must be able to present proof of having sufficient financial means for their duration of stay in Spain.

The minimum accepted amount travellers must possess is EUR 118.40 per person per day and a total minimum of EUR 1,065.60 or its legal equivalent in foreign currency.

Travellers may prove financial means by presenting cash, certified checks, traveller's checks, payment letters, or credit cards accompanied by a bank account statement or an up-to-date bank book. Letters from banks or internet bank statements will not be accepted.

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The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required.

Travellers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travellers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

Travellers must, if required by officials on arrival, specify their purpose to enter Spain. The officials responsible for entry control may require the presentation of documents including proof of a return or onward ticket exiting Spain.

Travellers must have travel health insurance when visiting Spain.
Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

Travellers must, if required by officials on arrival, specify their purpose to enter Spain. The officials responsible for entry control may require the presentation of documents including proof of accommodation in Spain.

Travellers visiting Spain for tourism or personal purposes must provide proof of accommodation, either issued by the lodging establishment, a letter of invitation from an individual, or confirmation of an organized trip reservation.

Travellers visiting Spain for professional purposes must provide a letter from a company or authority detailing the need to participate in meetings of a commercial, industrial, or activity-related nature. Travellers need to present documents that show there are commercial relationships or relationships linked to the activity, or access cards to fairs and conferences.

Travellers visiting Spain for study or training purposes must provide an enrollment document or documentation proving admission to an educational center.

Travellers visiting Spain for all other purposes must provide invitations, reservations, or certificates of participation in travel-related events, entry cards, or receipts.

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Travellers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before travelling, as policies differ.

Dogs and cats travelling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates.

Travellers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page.

Travellers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.

• Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.