Spain is one of the countries in the world that receives the most tourists each year (in 2022, 72.5 million tourists arrived in Spain). Its culture, its delicious gastronomy or its wonderful climate make it very attractive and one of the best destinations in the world. If you are going to travel to Spain soon, we will tell you all the requirements to be able to access from abroad. In addition to some tips to keep in mind.
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Can I travel to Spain?
This is the first question we usually ask ourselves before visiting this country. Specifically, doubts may arise about the legal requirements that must be met to enter Spain. Depending on our country of origin, in certain cases a visa may be required.
In Spain there are different types of visa depending on the purpose of the visit (tourism, studies, work…) and also the time we intend to stay.
Spain is a member of the Schengen area and this means that it applies the following visas to allow entry:
- Tourist or short-term visa (also called type C): necessary for all those citizens who do not belong to a member state of the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Applies for stays of less than 90 days in a semester, so if the reason for your trip is tourism, this is the ideal visa for you.
- Transit visa (types A and B): designed for airport transit in the international area of the airport, or for a very short period (type B allows entry and movement through the Schengen area for 5 days).
- Long-term visa (type D): we will choose this visa if we are going to reside, study or work in Spain for a period of more than 90 days.
Can I travel to Spain from the United Kingdom/USA?
Therefore, as we have just seen, if our country of origin is the United Kingdom or the USA, since it does not belong to the Schengen area, we will need some type of visa to enter Spain. Generally, for leisure trips and short periods (less than 90 days), a tourist visa will suffice.
The traveler can request and process the visa at the Spanish embassy or consulate in their country of origin.
The authorities require visitors to present a valid passport (with a validity of more than 3 months from the return date of the trip), proof of accommodation, a round-trip ticket, and a visa (if applicable) to enter Spain.
And what about the Covid restrictions?
Since October 2022 there are no longer sanitary controls due to Covid-19 at the points of entry to Spain. It is also not necessary to present the Covid certificate, nor are temperature controls carried out.
Can I travel to Spain safely?
This is probably another of the most common questions that we can also ask ourselves before traveling to Spain. Is it a safe country? The truth is that Spain is one of the safest countries in the world to travel to.
However, we must take into account some general recommendations for our trip, among which we highlight the following:
- Although Spain is indeed a very safe country, certain basic safety precautions must be observed. Especially in highly touristic areas or with a large number of visitors. Therefore, we recommend paying attention to personal belongings (mobile phone, wallet, watch, etc.) and avoiding carrying too much cash..
- Prepare for the weather: especially in summer, some locations can experience particularly high temperatures. It is advisable to protect yourself from the sun, stay hydrated and avoid spending a lot of time outdoors during the central hours of the day.
- The health system in Spain is of quality, but we must have medical insurance that covers our assistance if necessary.
Surely, once these initial doubts have been resolved, you are considering traveling to Spain.
We encourage you to get to know this fantastic destination! At Alsherry we can advise you and help you plan the best holidays in Spain. Visit our website for more information about how it works.
You can also consult the experiences that we already have designed or ask us for a tailor-made experience. We will be happy to assist you.