Passports and Visas
To enter Spain, it is necessary to show a valid passport or another document adhering to international conventions and reciprocity criteria that verifies the identity of the traveler.For citizens of Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Switzerland and of those countries belonging to the European Union, the presentation of a national identification document is sufficient.
For nationals of certain countries, and depending on the duration of the visit, a visa is required. In case of doubt, consultation at the Embassy of Spainin your country.
North American citizens do not need any visa on their passports if the duration of the visit is not longer than three months. North American students and workers going to Spainshould contact either the Consular Section of the Embassy of Spainor the Spanish General Consulates in order to get the appropriate visa.
For all other foreign residents in North America, landed immigrants, refugees, etc. the requirements will depend on their nationality and situation.
If you are neither American or Canadian citizen nor lawfully permanent resident in America or Canada, you should apply for Spanish visas, if required, in your country before leaving and traveling to Spain.
Customs
Travelers entering Spainmay transport a series of personal items (such as personal jewelry, cameras, viewfinders, musical instruments, portable video and sound equipment, athletic gear, camping articles, etc.) without having to pay customs charges.
Upon request, Spanish customs officials will issue receipts to justify the entry into the country of any item.
For certain articles, such as cigarettes, cigars, perfume, wines and liquor, maximum limits have not been established, with customs fees required on surpassing quantities.
Foreign currency can be brought into Spainwith no limits, both banknotes and coins, providing they are of legal issue.
Travellers arriving by car must have the so- called "Green Letter" that covers insurance costs in case of accident, except for citizens of Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria or any EU nation.
Borders posts by land
With France
- Irun
- Valcarlos
- Bossost
- Vera de Bidasoa
- Isaba
- Puigcerda
- Echalar
- Sallent de Gallego
- Puerto de Ares
- Dancharinea
- Canfranc
- La Jonquera
- Errazu
- Bielsa
- Portbou
- Ocagavia
- Puerto del Rey
With Portugal - La Guadia
- Camposancos Alcanices
- San Martin del Pedroso
- Tuy
- Calabor
- Valencia de Alcantara
- Salvatierra
- Torregamones
- Badajoz-Caya
- Arbo
- Fermoselle
- Villanueva del Fresno
- Puente Barjas
- Fuentes de Onoro
- Rosal de la Frontera
- Verin
- Piedras Albas
- Ayamonte
With Andorra
- La Farga de Moles
- La Seu d'Urgell
Pets
To bring pets into Spain, visitors must present at customs certificates of origin and good health in keeping with international norms on such matters, and signed by officially recognised veterinaries in the respective country of origin.The date and nature of the vaccines administered to the animal, especially anti-rabies vaccine, must appear on the certificate.
Many Spanish hotels permit dogs and cats under specific conditions. The entrance of dogs and cats in restaurants is usually prohibited, as is the case with many business establishments.
