Tenerife visa requirements: Application, Forms, Requirements and Guidelines

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Entry Requirements for Tenerife – Tenerife Airport

Airport InfoArrivals Entry Requirements for Tenerife

As part of Spain, Tenerife is within the EU and the Schengen area. The entry requirements differ, depending on whether you are travelling to Tenerife from another Schengen member state, an EU country that is not part of the Schengen area, or a third country.

Please note that, due to Covid-19, additional travel documentation is currently required. A Health Control Form needs to be completed by everyone travelling to Tenerife from abroad. In addition, you may be required to provide proof of your vaccination status. Please see our Covid-19 travel documentation page for details.

Tenerife Entry Requirements for Citizens of Non-EU / Non-Schengen countries

Since the end of the Brexit transition period on 31/12/2020, this includes the UK.

Passport

You will need a passport to be able to travel to Tenerife. It is important to check the age and expiry date to ensure that it is valid for travel. Your passport has to meet two criteria:

• Valid for 3 months or more after the day you leave Tenerife. Please check the expiry date of your passport.

  AND

• Less than 10 years old when you travel to Tenerife. This is calculated from the date of issue.

Please note:

If your passport was renewed early, some additional months may have been added to its expiry date. Your passport may therefore still be valid for 3 months on the day of your return from Tenerife, but may already be more than 10 years old from the date of issue. Please check in good time before you travel that your passport fulfils both criteria.

The above information is based on the advice from the European Union website. Some airlines are currently requesting passport validity of 6 months or more at the time of travel, so please double-check your airline’s requirements.

Visa

The visa requirements for Tenerife will vary, depending on your nationality. Citizens of many countries do not currently require a visa if they visit Tenerife as a tourist for short trips. These countries include

• The United Kingdom
• The United States
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand
• amongst many others

Please see the European Union website for a full list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement.

If you are travelling to Tenerife from one of the above-mentioned countries, the following rules apply:

• You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
• However, if you are also visiting other EU countries, you will need to check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries you visit, in any given 180-day period.
• Different rules apply for business travel and longer stays.

If you do require a visa, you will need to apply for this at the Spanish embassy in your country of residence prior to travelling to Tenerife.

Additional requirements

If you are visiting Tenerife as a tourist from a non-EU / non-Schengen country, you may also be asked to provide proof of the following:

• a return ticket
• the address of your accommodation in Tenerife
• sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Tenerife (currently, this equals € 100 per day)

Tenerife Entry Requirements for Citizens of Non-Schengen EU countries

Passport

A valid passport or national identity card is required for entry.

Visa

Due to the freedom of movement agreement within the EU, a visa is not required.

This currently applies to the following countries

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, Romania

Tenerife Entry Requirements for Citizens of Schengen EU countries

Passport / ID Card

EU citizens who are travelling within the Schengen area are not usually required to show a passport or national identity card for travel. However, you will still need to bring one of these documents with you, as foreigners who are on Spanish territory are obligated to carry valid proof of identity with them.

Visa

Due to the freedom of movement agreement within the EU, no visa is required.

This currently applies to the following countries

Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland

Lost Passport

If you have lost your passport whilst in Tenerife you will need to call your embassy or consulate.

Further information

For more information, please also see the European Union website and the website of the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

Using the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate COVID-19 status

This page applies to England. See information about COVID certificates in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

NHS COVID Pass: what it is and how to get it

The NHS COVID Pass lets you share your coronavirus (COVID-19) status records in a secure way.

It allows you to show others the details of your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad to some countries or territories.

The domestic NHS COVID Pass is no longer available for venues or events to use as a condition of entry

You can get an NHS COVID Pass:

• digitally through the NHS App or online via NHS.UK

• as a letter sent to you in the post if travelling abroad, if you require an accessible format, language guide or have limited digital skills

You can find out the eligibility requirements on the NHS website.

Getting your digital NHS COVID Pass

Get your NHS COVID Pass letter

If you are in the UK armed forces, visit ‘My health care hub’ on the Defence Gateway (login required) to find out how to get your NHS COVID Pass.

The NHS App is not the same as the NHS COVID-19 app

The NHS App has been built to provide access to medical services such as seeing your medical records and booking GP appointments. It has been extended to support functionality to demonstrate COVID-19 vaccination status. The NHS COVID-19 App was developed to help manage the outbreaks of COVID-19 and supported features that told you if you had been near someone who tested positively for COVID-19 or you had been to a location that subsequently registered a number of positive cases.

How to use the NHS COVID Pass when travelling abroad

You can show the vaccination records in your NHS COVID Pass as proof of your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad.

Proof of recovery from prior COVID-19 infection if you have tested positive with an NHS PCR test in the last 180 days is also shown.

You will also need to follow any additional rules set by the country you are travelling to when abroad.

You should register with the NHS App before booking international travel.

Read more information on travelling abroad during COVID-19.

You should check that your first name and your surname on your passport match how they are displayed by your NHS COVID Pass at least 3 weeks before you travel. If the names are different, contact your GP practice to have your details updated. Please note, name changes could result in temporary issues with matching your GP record to your hospital and prescription records.

If you have not been fully vaccinated, you should continue to follow the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to, such as proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination country before travelling.

Further details on entry requirements can be found on the GOV.UK foreign travel advice pages and on the websites of your destination country.

If you think your vaccination record is incorrect, see what to do if your COVID-19 vaccination record is missing or wrong.

COVID-19 booster vaccinations

You should get your COVID-19 booster as soon as you are eligible.

If you have received a booster vaccination it will show in your NHS COVID Pass for travel within 5 days. You will see a 2D barcode for each vaccination record.

Your vaccinations will show in reverse order, with the most recent first. This is also the case if you download a PDF of your NHS COVID Pass for travel, or store it within the Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet.

In advance of planned travel, you should download an offline copy of your NHS COVID Pass, by saving or printing a PDF or storing a card in your Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet.

You will also see your detailed booster vaccination information in the ‘View COVID-19 Records’ section of the NHS COVID Pass within the NHS App and online service.

If you require non-digital proof of your booster vaccination for international travel, you can order an NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS 119 service or via NHS. UK. Your letter will show a 2D barcode for each vaccination you have received, including booster vaccinations.

Some countries require travellers to demonstrate that they received their primary course of a COVID-19 approved vaccination or booster within a certain time period. Travellers should carefully check requirements before travelling.

Your NHS COVID Pass can be scanned to check and validate your COVID-19 status in over 70 countries and territories, including those in the EU.

Find out more about the EU Gateway

Residents in England who have received COVID-19 vaccinations overseas

If you live in England and have had one or more of your COVID-19 vaccinations administered overseas, you can have your vaccination details added to your NHS Record. You can then generate an NHS COVID Pass for international travel if you meet certain certification requirements.

You can use this service if you or your child are aged 5 years old or over and have an NHS number.

Eligible vaccines

You can use this service if you or your child have had one or more of the following vaccines outside of England:

• AstraZeneca AB (Vaxzevria)
• Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty)
• Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
• Moderna (Spikevax)
• Institute of India (Covishield)
• Bharat Biotech (Covaxin)
• SinoVac (CoronaVac)
• Beijing Institute of Biological Products (Sinopharm BIBP)
• Novavax (Nuvaxovid)
• Serum Institute of India (Covovax)
• Gamaleya (Sputnik V)

If you received a Sinopharm vaccine, your evidence must show that it was manufactured by the Beijing Institute of Biological Products (BIBP). Other Sinopharm manufacturers are not accepted for this service.

Book an appointment to register your overseas vaccinations

To register your overseas vaccinations, you’ll need to book an appointment at a selected list of vaccination centres across England.

Book an appointment to register your overseas vaccination with the NHS

Staff are not able to register your overseas vaccinations unless you book in advance.

Details of your overseas vaccination will then be recorded in the National Immunisation Management System.

If you are registered with a GP in England and were vaccinated in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man, you do not need to book an appointment at a vaccination centre as your vaccination event details should flow automatically.

If you need help using this service, read the guidance available on NHS.UK in the first instance. If you still need help answering your query, contact the NHS COVID Pass service by telephoning:

Booking for someone else

You can only book for someone else, such as your child or someone you care for, if you have their consent. You will need to enter their details when booking.

If you book for someone:

Children under 16 years old cannot attend an appointment on their own. They must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible person aged 18 years old or over.

Getting your NHS COVID Pass

Eligible overseas vaccinations will display within your NHS COVID Pass in the same way as vaccines administered under the UK vaccination programme. However, you may see some fields left blank for overseas vaccines.

Your NHS COVID Pass for international travel will show the vaccinations you have received. It may take up to 5 days for vaccines to show in your NHS COVID Pass.

Although you can now have the Gamaleya (Sputnik V) vaccine added to your NHS record for continuation of care purposes, it will not show in your NHS COVID Pass as it is not recognised by the UK government.

Non-eligible overseas vaccinations will not generate an NHS COVID Pass.

Residents in England who have taken part in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

On 8 October 2021 the government announced that clinical trial participants of relevant COVID-19 trials would be eligible to receive additional approved vaccine doses to facilitate travel abroad.

Further information on the offer can be found by visiting the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) website.

Clinical trial participants who have received additional doses of approved vaccines will see those doses in their NHS COVID Pass for travel via the NHS App and online via NHS.UK. These doses will show in your travel pass alongside your trial vaccinations, with the most recent vaccination received appearing first.

If you need a non-digital NHS COVID Pass for travel, the NHS COVID Pass letter also includes additional ‘top up’ approved vaccinations. You can ask for this via the NHS 119 service or via NHS.UK. The letter should take up to 7 days to arrive after you order it.

Clinical trial participants who have not received additional doses of approved vaccines

If you took part in a clinical trial within England which was ‘unblinded’ (you were informed of the vaccine used), then you should be able to obtain an NHS COVID Pass for travel if your trial site has uploaded vaccination information onto the NHS vaccine database. If your vaccine records are available and uploaded, then you will see these in your NHS COVID Pass for travel, with your most recent vaccine first.

Participants should contact their clinical trial site if they cannot yet access their travel pass. Before you travel abroad, check the entry rules for any country you want to go to.

If you took part in a clinical trial within England which was ‘blinded’ (you were not informed of the vaccine used), it is recommended that you consider other options for demonstrating your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad, such as additional testing.

Check the rules on entering England from abroad

Children

NHS COVID Pass digital service

Children aged 5 and over are able to get a digital NHS COVID Pass for international travel.  

A digital NHS COVID Pass will: 

• provide a record of COVID-19 vaccinations received
• show evidence of prior infection for 180 days following a positive NHS PCR test

See ‘How to use the NHS COVID Pass when travelling abroad’ above.

A digital NHS COVID Pass is available through the:

• NHS.UK website for a parent or guardian to request for their child aged 5 to 15

• NHS.UK website for those aged 12 and over who want to request it for themselves (as a PDF you can download or print)

• NHS App for those aged 13 and over (age restrictions apply for use of the App)

To request an NHS COVID Pass for themselves, the child aged 12 and over will either need to have access to the email address or mobile phone number on their GP record or register for an NHS login. They can do this themselves (or a parent or guardian can help register on their behalf). They will need to:

Verifying identity can take a few days to complete (although it normally takes around 24 hours).

To request an NHS COVID Pass for your child aged 5 to 15, you will need to:

• give the child’s full name, date of birth and NHS number or postcode registered with their GP surgery
• have access to the mobile phone number or email address on the child’s GP record

NHS COVID Pass letter

Children who have had a full primary course of COVID-19 vaccination can get an NHS COVID Pass letter for international travel, with an internationally recognised 2D barcode. Children aged 5 to 11 can also get a recovery letter if they have evidence of a positive COVID-19 NHS PCR test within the last 180 days (not available in the Isle of Man).

This service is available to:

• children living in England under 16
• children living in Wales and the Isle of Man aged 5 to 11 (recovery letter not available in the Isle of Man)

Letters sent to children living in Wales will be in English and Welsh.

Children aged 12 and over living in Wales and the Isle of Man cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter for travel abroad using this service – they should request letters from those nations’ certification services:

• in Wales, on the Welsh Government website
• in the Isle of Man, by calling 0808 1624 119

This service is not available to those who have received an incomplete course of vaccination (for example, one dose of a 2-dose vaccine).

Requesting an NHS COVID Pass letter

Only a person with legal responsibility for the child (such as a parent or guardian) can request the letter on their behalf. You can request the letter for yourself if you are aged 12 or over.

You can request an NHS COVID Pass letter for travel abroad:

• online at Get your NHS COVID Pass letter

• by calling the 119 service (0808 1624 119 for residents of the Isle of Man)

• on the Welsh Government website, for children living in Wales

You should wait 5 days after the full primary course of vaccination has been completed before requesting a letter. It can then take up to 7 working days for the letter to arrive.

The letter is sent to the address held on the child’s NHS record (the address held by their GP). It will show all the vaccinations they have received. Letters for children aged 5 to 11 will not include details of the administration centre where the vaccination took place, but are still fully valid.

Your GP cannot provide you with this letter.

You should carefully check the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to. Further details on entry requirements can be found on the GOV.UK foreign travel advice pages and on the websites of your destination country.

If you are unable to get vaccinated for medical reasons

In line with removing the domestic NHS COVID Pass for use in venues or events as a condition of entry, the medical exemptions service has closed.

Your medical exemption will still be included in the ‘View COVID-19 Records’ history section with an expiry date (if applicable).

A medical exemption is not valid for international travel. There are no arrangements in place with other countries to accept people from the UK who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons and treat them the same as a fully vaccinated traveller.

Your medical exemption will not appear in the travel NHS COVID Pass. It is up to other countries to decide whether or not residents in England with a medical exemption can follow the same rules for travel as those who are fully vaccinated.

Protecting your data

Your COVID-19 status is either held securely within the NHS App or sent to you via a PDF or a letter. It can only be accessed via a validated NHS login, or by verifying information held on your GP record. The NHS COVID Pass shows your COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status in the form of a 2D barcode and allows you to view the details of your COVID-19 vaccination or recovery record.

Appropriate technical, organisational, and administrative security measures are employed within our systems to protect any information we hold in our records from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We have written procedures and policies which are regularly audited and reviewed.

Your NHS COVID Pass letter that you request via 119 or NHS.UK has been produced and printed with a range of embedded security features to help prevent fraud.

Read more in these privacy policies about how the NHS COVID Pass uses your information and about your data rights:

• NHS App privacy policy

• NHS COVID Pass privacy notice

• NHS COVID Pass privacy notice for 12-15 year olds

• NHS COVID Pass privacy notice for 5-11 year olds

• NHS COVID Pass privacy notice (child friendly version)

What the barcodes and expiry dates mean

On your NHS COVID Pass for international travel you will see one 2D barcode for each vaccination dose.

You will see the barcodes either:

• within the NHS COVID Pass in the NHS App

• if you save or print a PDF of your NHS COVID Pass

• if you save a copy to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet

• on the travel NHS COVID Pass letter

The expiry date does not apply to your vaccination status. The expiry date refers only to the barcode and will update automatically in the digital version of the COVID Pass. The barcodes have expiry dates to protect your data privacy.

However, if you download and save or print a copy of your NHS COVID Pass, the expiry date will eventually show as expired and will not automatically refresh. You will need to log into the NHS COVID Pass service to generate a new copy. Proof of prior infection (recovery) is only valid for 180 days.

If you order a travel NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS 119 service or online via NHS.UK, the barcodes in your letter will expire after 180 days.

Storing your NHS COVID Pass in Apple Wallet

If you get your NHS COVID Pass through the NHS App or Safari web browser using an Apple iPhone, you can store your NHS COVID Pass in Apple Wallet.

You can then show your NHS COVID Pass, even if your device is offline.

To add your NHS COVID Pass to the device’s wallet, tap the ‘Add to Apple Wallet’ button within the NHS COVID Pass service.

If you store an offline version of your NHS COVID Pass into your Apple Wallet it will only be valid until the expiry date shown on the NHS COVID Pass. The expiry date will not refresh automatically. This means you will need to store an updated NHS COVID Pass to your Apple Wallet before you next plan to use it if your original NHS COVID Pass has expired or is due to expire.

Storing your NHS COVID Pass in Google Wallet (officially called Google Pay)

If you get your NHS COVID Pass through the NHS App or by using the Google Chrome web browser on an Android phone, you will be able to store your NHS COVID Pass to your device.

You will see the ‘Google – save to phone’ button within the NHS App.

The NHS COVID Pass will be saved on your Android phone home screen and also accessible in Google Pay. It is available to Play Protect certified mobile devices running Android 5 or above.

You can use the NHS COVID Pass and store it using the Apple Wallet or Google Pay in the Welsh language. Access your COVID Pass using the NHS website and click the ‘Cymraeg’ button at the top of the screen to change the language from English to Welsh.

What the NHS COVID Pass letter tells you: translated versions and alternative formats

The NHS COVID Pass letter for international travel can be used to show others that you have had a full course of the COVID-19 vaccine (including a booster vaccination if you have had one) when travelling to some countries or territories.

If you request an NHS COVID Pass letter, the letter you receive will be in English.

You can request a leaflet about the content of the letter and what it tells you in other languages and alternative formats.

You will still need to show the original English letter (not the supporting leaflet) to demonstrate your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad.

The letters are now valid for 180 days from the date you order them. Letters issued before 12 May had a 30-day expiry. You should get them within 7 working days from the date of request.

If you do not have access to a smartphone, computer or tablet, you can call 119 from within the UK. Select the ‘NHS COVID Pass service’ and ask for an NHS COVID Pass letter to be posted to you.

Translated versions

Read translated versions about what the NHS COVID Pass letter tells you.

Easy read

Read an easy-read guide about what the NHS COVID Pass letter tells you.

Braille and large print

You can get a Braille or large print version of the NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS website or by calling 119 (select the ‘NHS COVID Pass service’).

Audio format

You can get an audio version of the NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS website or by calling 119. Your letter and the audio file on a CD will be sent directly to you. It should arrive within 7 working days.

British Sign Language (BSL)

Watch a video about the NHS COVID Pass letter for travel abroad in BSL, not including personal details.

Watch a video about the NHS COVID Pass letter for travel abroad in BSL

If you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter

If your letter does not arrive after 7 working days it may be because your address is incorrect on your GP record, your vaccination details were not found, your vaccination details are incorrect or you do not meet the requirements for an NHS COVID Pass letter.

Find out more about who can get an NHS COVID Pass for travel.

If you meet the requirements, it will be quicker to get an NHS COVID Pass digitally through the NHS App or online via NHS.UK. People aged 5 and over can get an NHS COVID Pass via NHS.UK and people aged 13 and over can also get an NHS COVID Pass via the NHS App.

Alternatively, after the 7 working days, you can call 119 to report an issue. You may be referred to the Vaccine Data Resolution Service.

If you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter: translated versions and alternative formats

The letter you receive in the post will be in English. You can check your vaccination record and follow instructions in various translations of the letter, not including your personal information, in different languages. These are to help people who read those languages.

You can also access the information in a range of alternative formats.

Easy read

Read an easy-read guide about what to do if you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter.

Braille and large print

To get this letter in Braille or large print, please call 119 (select the ‘NHS COVID Pass service’) or order the letter online via the NHS website.

British Sign Language (BSL)

Watch a video about this letter in BSL.

Applying for a Spanish Visa in the United Kingdom

Spain is considered one of the most attractive countries to visit in Europe. Every year, millions of holidaymakers from the UK head to Spain for its combination of unique culture, Mediterranean cuisine and beaches.

Who Needs a Visa to Travel to Spain From the UK?

Although UK citizens who hold either a full UK passport or a BOTC, BOC, BPP or BS passport can travel freely to Spain, UK residents of many specific nationalities are required to get a Spanish Schengen visa to travel to Spain.

In recent years, following visa liberalization policies for non-EU countries, the number of countries whose nationals require visas to travel to Europe has slightly decreased.

Here is the list of nationalities that are still required to get a Schengen Visa to visit Spain and other Schengen states.

Below you can find more information about the requirements and guidelines on how to apply for a visa to Spain from the UK.

Who Can Apply for a Spain Visa in the UK?

Citizens of these countries residing in the UK and planning to visit Spain are required to get a Spanish visa in order to be able to enter Spain. The main requirement is that you must have a UK residence permit valid for at least another three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Spain / the Schengen Area.

Use the Spanish Schengen visa eligibility checker tool to find out if you qualify to apply for a Spanish visa from the UK.

If you have a 3 month UK visa you can extend it for three more months in order to be eligible to apply for a Spanish Schengen visa from within the UK. You must apply for an extension before your visa expires and while you’re still in the UK. Find out more on how to extend your UK visa.

You should apply for a visa at the Spanish Embassy/Consulate or Spanish visa application centre in the UK if:

• Spain is the only Schengen country you plan on visiting
• Spain is your main destination (the country you will be staying the longest in)
• Spain is the first Schengen country you are visiting (when spending an equal amount of days in Spain and another Schengen country)

In case you plan on staying in Spain for more than 90 days you must apply for a residency permit, not a Spain Schengen visa.

Please note that if you are not a resident in the United Kingdom you should apply at the Spanish Embassy/Consulate or Spanish visa application centre in your home country.

What Documents Are Required When Applying for a Spanish Schengen Visa in the UK?

The following documents are required when applying to obtain a Spanish visa in the UK:

• A valid passport or Travel document. Please make sure that:
  • Your passport has been issued within the previous 10 years,
  • Your passport will be valid for at least three (3) months after the date you exit Spain.
  • Your passport has 2 full blank pages, one for the visa stamp and an additional spare page
• A valid UK residency permit or another form of Identity Card.
  • The UK residency permit must be endorsed in the actual passport (or on a new biometric ID card) and must be valid for a minimum of 30 days from the date of expiration of the visa.
  • Photocopy of both sides of the residence card.
  • Holders of a UK C-visit Visa are not eligible for a Schengen visa.
• Biometric fingerprint data and a digital photograph
  • Children under the age of 12 are exempted from the biometric fingerprint data requirement
  • Note: You cannot book an appointment if you have minor injuries on your fingers. You have to wait until the injuries have healed in order to book an appointment.
• One Spanish visa application form filled out completely and signed by the applicant (please read the explanations carefully).
• One passport format photo that has a light background, is brightly coloured and shows full face features. The photo must be less than three months old and be glued to the application form. Applications with stapled photographs will be rejected.
• Proof of travel arrangements:
  • Full Travel Itinerary
  • Printed tickets or email confirmation from the carrier company. Learn how to get a flight reservation for the visa.
  • If travelling by car:
    • Copy of your driver’s license
    • Car insurance
    • Car registration or car rental documentation
• Travel Insurance stating that you are covered in case of a medical emergency and repatriation all over the Schengen area and not just in Spain (minimum coverage of €30.000). UK residents can easily purchase travel insurance for Spain from Europ Assistance or AXA-Schengen.
• Proof of accommodation in Spain. It can be one of the following:
  • Evidence of a hotel booking or rental agreement, stating the name of the applicant, or
  • An official invitation letter issued by the Police of Spain with a copy of your host’s passport
    • Only official invitation letters that are issued by the Police of Spain are accepted. Please, check the following link for more information on this procedure:
      https://www.policia.es/documentacion/no_comunitarios/car_requisitos. html
• Proof of financial subsistence for the period of stay requested: £84 (€100) per day of stay and person, with a minimum of £760 (€900) per person regardless of the intended duration of the stay.
• Invitation Letter – A visa invitation letter is a letter written by the person/company you are going to visit in Spain.

The documents listed above are documents required in all cases, regardless of the purpose of your visit to Spain.

Depending on your UK employment status, here is a list of additional documents that are required for your Spanish visa application:

If travel is by private invitation, official invitation letter (original and photocopy).

If employed:

• A hand signed employment letter
• Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Leave permission from the employer
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary

If self-employed:

• A copy of your business license
• Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)

If a dependant:

• For the applicant’s benefactor:
  • A bank account statement that proves the financial sufficiency
  • Payslips for three months
  • Passport copy
  • Employment letter
• For the applicant:
  • Proof of sponsorship
  • Birth certificate or marriage certificate
  • Proof of relationship with the sponsor

For foreign students in the UK:

• Proof of enrollment at UK education institution,
• No-objection certificate from school or university in the UK

If retired:

• Pension statement of the latest 6 months

If unemployed and married to an EU citizen:

• A recent (less than 3 months old) Confirmation of Employment letter from their spouse’s employer stating the position held within the company as well as the starting date,
• Spouse’s valid passport.
• An officially translated marriage certificate. The translation must be in English or Spanish and must be certified as a true copy by the country’s Embassy where the marriage took place or by the Legalization Bureau of the Foreign Office in the UK.
• If you are a family member of a Spanish national, you are required to have “Libro de Familia” (Family Book) – a document issued by the Spanish Ministry of Justice.

Spanish visa requirements for children under the age of 18

Underage children must be accompanied by parents or an adult guardian at the application centre at the Spain Consulate General. Also, minors who are granted a Spain visa are not allowed to travel to Spain by themselves. They should be accompanied by an adult during their stay in Spain.

Required documents for Spanish visa application for underage children

• Birth certificate
• Travel consent signed by both parents or an adult guardian
• Copies of parents’ passports (or adult guardian’s passports)
• Both parents’ signature on the application form

Note: All documents must be either in Spanish or English or officially translated by a certified translator.

How to Apply for a Spain Visa From the UK?

The application procedure for a Spanish visa in the UK is pretty similar to that in every other country in the world.

To apply for a Spanish visa in the UK, you must follow these steps:

1. Figure out which Spanish short-stay visa type you need. There are different Spanish Schengen visa types depending on your purpose of travelling from the UK to Spain.
2. Find out where you need to apply for a Spanish visa in the UK.
3. Decide when to apply for a Spanish visa in the UK. The earliest time you can lodge your Spanish visa application in the UK is six months before your planned trip, while the latest time is at least 15 working days before you intend to travel from the UK to Spain.
4. Collect the mandatory Spanish visa documents for UK Residents.
5. Appoint an interview at a Spanish visa application centre in the UK. You may make a Spanish visa appointment online, by phone, or in person. Below in this article, you can find more information on how to make a Spanish visa appointment.
6. Attend the interview on the day of your appointment. Show up on time and try not to be nervous. Remember that the interview is a crucial part of your visa application.
7. Pay the Spanish visa fee.
8. Wait for the processing of your Spanish visa.

Booking a Spanish visa appointment in London

To apply for a visa to Spain in the UK, you must book an appointment with the Spanish Consulate in London or Edinburgh based on your county of residence.

This can be done in these ways:

• By booking a visa appointment directly with the at the Spanish Consulate. All applicants who want to apply directly should write a letter, which can be delivered in person or by post, to the Spanish Consulate. An appointment will usually be given within 2 weeks after you apply if there are appointment slots available.
  • The Consulate works Monday to Friday from 09:15 AM to 2:30 PM except on holidays.
• Through the Spain Visa Application Centre in London operated by BLS International.

Schengen Visa Types for Short-Term Visits in Spain

You need to apply for a Spanish Schengen visa if you intend to travel from the UK to Spain for the following reasons:

• business purposes.
• visiting friends and family.
• tourism and holidays.
• cultural and sports events.
• airport transit and transit for seafarers.
• official visit.
• medical reasons.
• short-term study purposes.

Depending on your reasons for visiting Spain and the frequency of your visits, the Spanish consulate in London can issue you a single-entry visa, double-entry visa, or multiple-entry visa.

Spanish Visa Processing Time in the UK

You can only apply for a Spain visa within six months before your planned trip. The processing time of your application may take from one to four weeks from the day you submit your application; therefore, you are advised to apply earlier.

For your convenience, you are advised to apply for a Spanish visa at least 20 working days in advance.

Visas are not issued on the same day except in cases of an extreme medical emergency. You will be required to bring a document of proof for your medical emergency.

Spain Visa Fees for UK Residents

Since 1 January 2017, the Spain Consulate in the UK has introduced their revised visa fees:

Keep in mind that these fees may change depending on currency fluctuations and can only be paid in UK Pounds, and payment must be made in cash. Also, the visa application fee is not refundable and doesn’t guarantee that you will be granted a visa to Spain.

Spanish visa fee exemptions

Besides children younger than 6 years of age, the spouse of an EEA/EU national is exempted from a visa application fee.

FAQ about Traveling from the UK to Spain and Obtaining a Spanish Visa in the UK

Can an Indian passport holder apply for a Spanish visa from the UK?

Indian citizens and Indian passport holders that have been legally residing in the United Kingdom for more than three months can apply for a Spanish visa in the UK.

Non-residents such as Indian travellers and Indian tourists who plan on staying in the UK for three months or less should be discouraged from applying for a Spanish visa from the UK. Instead, they should apply for a Spanish visa in India.

What can I do if my visa gets denied?

If your Spanish visa in the UK gets denied, you can appeal against the decision within a month from the date of the refusal. To apply, these are the documents that you need to provide:

• A copy of the refusal letter.
• A cover letter to support your grounds of appeal
• A copy of your passport
• UK residence permit
• Current address and telephone number
• A stamped addressed envelope (SAE)

Who can be accompanied inside the Spanish visa application centre?

Children under the age of 18 and applicants in need of assistance due to disabilities or health problems can be accompanied inside the Spanish visa application centre.

Can I book one appointment for all my family members?

For each member of your family, including children, you must book an individual appointment.

Do I need a passport if I am travelling from the UK to Spain?

• As an EU citizen: You will not need a passport to travel from the UK to Spain. Instead, you must hold a valid EU national ID card to confirm your identity and nationality when entering Spain.
• As a British citizen: You must have a passport, and it should not be older than ten years. In addition, your passport should be valid for at least three months after the date you exit the Schengen Area.
• As a non-EU citizen: You must have a passport, and you might also need a Spanish visa to travel to Spain from the UK. Passport must not be older than ten years. In addition, they must hold a validity period of at least three months from the day you will be leaving Spain.

Do British Citizens Need Travel Insurance for Spain?

Travel insurance for Spain is an essential part of your trip, but it is not required by law. In other words, even though you are highly encouraged to get a travel insurance plan whenever travelling from the UK to Spain and Europe, you will be allowed to visit Europe even without it – at your own risk.

At which Spanish Consulate General should I apply?

Spain is represented in the UK through two Consulate Generals: London and Edinburgh and three honorary vice consulates: Birmingham, Cayman Islands and Bermuda. However, for visa applications, the whole UK territory falls under the jurisdiction of two Consulate Generals.

To choose where to apply for a Spanish visa in the UK, you should consider the country you are resident in.

Applying for a Spanish visa at the General Consulate of Spain in London

You can apply for a Spanish visa at the General Consulate of Spain in London if you are a UK resident living in any of the countries or overseas territories falling under the consular jurisdiction of the Spanish Consulate in London.

The Consulate General in London has jurisdiction in these countries inside the UK: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Cambridgeshire, Cardiff, Ceredigion, Conwy, Cornwall, Denbighshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, East Sussex, East Riding of Yorkshire, Essex, Flintshire, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Gwynedd, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Anglesey, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Kent, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rutland, Shropshire, Somerset, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Wrexham ;

And in the following British overseas territories:

• Bermuda
• Cayman Islands
• Falkland Islands
• Gibraltar
• Guernsey
• Jersey
• Isle of Man

Applying for a Spanish visa at the General Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh

You can apply for a Spanish visa directly at the General Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh if you are a UK resident living in any of the countries falling under the consular jurisdiction of the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh and:

• If you are applying for a Spanish long-stay visa (more than 90 days) or
• If you hold a diplomatic, service or official passport.

Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh covers these countries:

• Scotland and Scottish Islands
• Northern Ireland
• The following English counties: Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, West Yorkshire.

(Source: http://www.exteriores.gob.es)

Note: Honorary vice consulates in Bermuda, Birmingham and Cayman Islands do not handle visa applications.

Spain Visa Application Centers in the UK

Spanish Visa Application Center in London

Address
Lower Ground Floor, Cromwell House,
14 Fulwood Place, London, WC1V 6HZ

Timings
Passport Collection Time: 9:00 to 10:00 hrs (Monday to Friday) and 16:00 to 17:00 hrs (Monday to Friday)
Submission Time: 08:30 to 15:30 hrs (Monday to Friday)
Phone: +442031291651
Email: [email protected]

Spanish Visa Application Center in Edinburgh

Address
6 Dock Place, Suite 1A, First Floor Office,
Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

Timings
Submission Time: 08:30 to 12:30 hrs (Monday to Friday)
Phone: +442031291651
Email: [email protected]

Spanish Visa Application Center in Manchester

Address
Suite 2- 8th Floor, St James’s House
Pendleton Way
Salford M6 5FW, Manchester

Timings
Submission Time: 08:30 to 13:00 hrs (Monday to Friday)
Phone: +442031291651
Email: [email protected]

Related visa information for the UK Residents:

• Schengen visa UK
• France visa UK
• Germany visa UK
• Italy visa UK
• Netherlands visa UK
• Portugal visa UK

Embassy & Consulates of Spain in the United Kingdom

• Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
• Consulate of Spain in London, United Kingdom
• Embassy of Spain in London, United Kingdom

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Spain Long Stay Visas – Long Term National Visas for Spain

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A Long Stay Visa for Spain is a permit to enter and remain in Spain for a period longer than three months. It enables its holder not only to reside in Spain, but also to perform several activities, which the Spain Schengen Visa prohibits.

Long Stay Visa for Spain is also known as the Spanish Long-Term Visa or the Spain National Visa (D Visa). In this article, you can learn everything you need to know to apply for a Spain long-term visa. Find below if you need this visa, all the application procedures, requirements and more.

Who Needs a Spain Long Term Visa?

If you are planning to travel to Spain and remain here for a period longer than three months within half a year, then you probably need to get a long-stay visa.

If you are from a country that is not located in the continent of Europe then you definitely will need a long-stay visa. Nevertheless, if you are a citizen of Europe, you may be exempt. Check our article on Who needs a Spain Visa to check this list.

Types of Spain Long Stay Visas

Once again, depending on why you want to stay in Spain for more than three months, there are a few visa types. The long-stay visa type you wish to apply for defines the process you need to follow to get a visa, and the documents you need to collect.

According to the purpose of your trip to Spain, you can apply for any of the following visa types, given that you meet the eligibility criteria.

• Spain Student Visa. for those who want to study at an education institution in Spain for longer than three months.
• Spain Work Visa. for persons who wish to engage in paid activity.
• Spain Au Pair Visa. for young foreigners that want to get help a family with housework or child care in exchange for accommodation and board.
• Spain Retiree Visa for retired persons who wish to live in Spain and have the means to finance themselves.
• Spain Golden Visa for persons who can invest a particular amount of money in real estate in Spain.
• Spain Entrepreneur Visa for those who want to establish or invest in a business in Spain.
• Spain Working Holiday Visa for people who want to undertake employment during holidays, i.e. summer holiday.
• Non-Lucrative Residence Visa for those who wish to come to Spain to apply for residence, and have the financial means to support themselves and their dependents.

How to Apply for a Spain Long Stay Visa?

Once you know that you need a visa for sure, you proceed with the application process for a Spain long-term visa. Yet, prior to that, we advise you to check several things in order to file your application correctly.

Before You Apply

Before you file your application, make sure you find out the following:

• The type of visa you need to apply for. We cannot stress it enough how important it is to apply for the right visa type. The whole application process depends on it.
• Pre-requirements you need to meet. Every visa type has some pre-requirements that you must meet in order to be able to apply. If you do not meet these pre-requirement and you still apply, your application will be rejected and all your work will go in vain. I.e. those applying for a visa must have an employment offer/agreement with an employer in Spain, or students must be accepted or enrolled at a university in Spain, etc.
• Where you need to lodge your application. Depending on your country of residence you may have to submit your application either at the Spanish Consulate, or a visa application center to which Spain has outsourced visa submission.
• When you should apply. Between three month to three weeks before the date that you plan to depart to Spain.

Application Steps for a Spain Long Stay Visa

Once you have found out the information specified above, you can then undertake concrete steps to apply for a Spain visa for long-term stays. Find these steps listed in order and explained below:

Complete the Spain national visa application form

There is one application form for short-stay visas and another for long-term stays. Make sure you fill in the right one.

Collect the required documents

You need to collect and submit a number of documents for a Spain Long-Stay visa. Aside from the common documents required for every visa as the application form, photos, passport, and copies of older passports and visas, you need to submit other documents as well.

This includes:

• Proof of financial means. Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, this could be your bank statements, affidavit of support, scholarship, etc.
• Police Record that shows you have not committed any crime in the past.
• Medical insurance provided by an authorized insurance company in Spain.
• Original medical certificate issued by a doctor, verifying you do not have any contagious diseases, and that you are free of drug addictions and mental illness.
• Proof of enrolment at a university in Spain when applying for a student visa.
• Work authorization and copy of employment contract when applying for a work visa.

Note that depending on your visa type, situation, country of residence, and a few other factors, you will need to submit additional documents. All the documents should be translated to Spanish by a recognized Spanish translator.

Make a visa appointment

Depending on your country of residence, you will have to make this appointment online or through a consular call center.

Attend the visa interview

On the day of the interview, you will need to attend a short interview with the visa consular.

Submit your biometrics

If your biometrics aren’t registered in the common EU system, you will need to give them on the day of your interview. This means you will have your facial image and your fingerprints taken.

Pay the visa fee

You will also need to pay a fee on the same day. The costs you need to pay depend on the Spanish long-stay visa type you are applying for.

The Spanish long stay visa fees are different from the Spanish Schengen visa fees. In particular, for American and Canadian applicants who are subject to higher fees compared to the nationals of other world countries.

The fees vary from €80 to about €674. Check our full list of Spanish visa fees for to see the prices.

In addition to the visa fee, if you submit the application at a visa application center as i.e. the BLS, you also need to pay a small fee to them.

Once you complete all these steps, you should then wait for the processing of your visa.

After You Arrive in Spain

Upon arrival in Spain, depending on the intended period of stay, you may have another one or two steps left to complete.

Note that if you are permitted to stay in Spain for a maximum of 180 days, then you do not need to complete any other procedures. On the other hand, if you will be staying in Spain for more than six months, then you should get a tarjeta de identidad de extranjero (TIE), which means Foreigner Identity Card.

Apply for a Foreigner Identity Card within one month of arrival in Spain, at the Foreigners Office in the area where you have settled.  You will need your passport with the Spanish visa in it, three photos, and proof of payment of the corresponding fee.

Note that those moving to Spain for employment purposes with a Spanish employment visa, need to register at the Social security scheme before applying for their identity card.

Also read: International travel insurance for foreign expats in Spain

Spain Long Stay Visa Interview

After the required documents, the most important part of the application for a Spanish long-term visa, is the interview.

The interview should be appointed on time, since the consulates and visa application centers do not accept walk-in applications. On the day of your appointment, you will meet with a consular officer. He or she will ask you questions regarding to your intended trip to Spain.

You also need to submit the documents during this interview, one-by-one as required. Have them in order so you won’t have a mess in your hand when there.  The consular officer may ask you questions related to these documents. You need to answer each of them correctly.

Before or after the interview you will need to give your biometrics, if you have not done so before. When you arrive at the consulate, you will be informed on this process. Moreover, in some countries, you may need to pay the fee at the consulate on the same day.

Spain National Visa Processing Time

The Consulate in charge of processing your visas in your country of residence is obliged to process your national visa application within one month. In some specific situations, this period can be extended.

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Travel Restrictions and Entry Requirements

Americans traveling to Spain from US will be delighted to learn that it’s almost as easy as traveling domestically. Even so, there are crucial travel details and regulations you should consider before departure. In this quick guide, we’ll talk about how US citizens can travel to Spain, the Spain travel restrictions form the US, and what the requirements are before traveling.

The basic steps for traveling to Spain include:

• Buy a flight ticket

• Collect all your required documents

• Arrive at the airport

• Travel to Spain from the US

• Arrive in Spain

• Present your documents to Spanish Authorities

• Done, now you can enjoy your trip in Spain

These above mentioned steps are pretty straightforward. However, there are a few things you need to consider before entering Spain from the US:

• The Required Documents

• The Spain Health Control Form

What Are The Requirements For US Citizens To Travel To Spain?

Citizens from the United States will be happy to know that there are few requirements when entering Spain from the US. Due to travel agreements between the European Union and the US, US citizens can enjoy international travel to any Schengen country without applying for a visa. If you are a US citizen, you can travel to Spain for a duration that doesn’t exceed 90 days. However, there are other requirements US citizens have to meet before traveling to Spain, Europe.

Rejoice! There is no Spain Visa for US Citizens. Meaning, you enjoy something called “visa-free” travel to Spain (and any one of the 26 Schengen Countries).

What Are The Requirements For Visa-Free Travel To Spain?

When traveling to Spain on a US passport (visa-free travel), border authorities have the right to request the following documents when entering Spain from the US:

• A Valid Passport

Your passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended date of departure. Also, it should not be older than 10 years, be in good condition, and have 2 blank visa pages available.

• A Return Flight Ticket

Authorities may ask you to present a flight ticket that indicates when you will be leaving Spain. Your flight ticket should show that you will be leaving Spain before the initial 90 days are over.

• Valid Health/Medical Insurance

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, all visitors traveling to Spain must have valid health insurance. When considering health insurance, it must cover any medical expenses and provide a minimum of €30,000. Also, your health insurance must cover medical costs across the entire European Union.

During your stay in Spain, you’ll need to be able to fully support yourself financially. Spanish officials may ask you to present proof that you can do so. To prove you have sufficient financial means, you may present documents such as bank statements, payslips, credit card statements, or a letter from your sponsor. Note that when you provide a letter from your sponsor, it’ll need to have all relevant documents attached to it. Visitors can expect to pay around €70.77 per day while in Spain. You can multiply €70.77 by the number of days you’ll be staying, and it will indicate the total funds you need for your trip.

Quick note: When arriving in Spain, you might find that border authorities don’t even ask for any one of these documents. However, these are still required when traveling to Spain or the Schengen Area. Therefore, it’s best that you have these documents on hand even if border authorities don’t ask you to present them.

There are also a few additional health requirements you need to meet before traveling to Spain from the US. These form part of the Spain travel restrictions from the US. As. Next, I’ll discuss the travel requirements to Spain from the USA:

As of September 6, 2021, all citizens traveling to Spain from the US for non-essential travel such as tourism, need to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Along with your proof of vaccination, Spain has implemented a new health declaration form that needs to be completed by all visitors traveling to Spain from the US. The health declaration form, also known as the health control form, has been implemented to ensure the safety of all visitors traveling to Spain and all residents of Spain. Later in this post, we’ll be discussing how you can apply for your FCS when entering Spain from the US.

The Spain Health Control Form Online Application

What Is The Spain Health Control Form (FCS)?

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Spanish Government has implemented a new health declaration form to ensure the safety of travelers planning to visit Spain. This forms part of one of the Spain travel restrictions form the US. The health declaration form is formally known as the Health Control Form (FCS). Everyone traveling to Spain from the US is required to complete this form online

The form will include your contact details and your travel information. The information is used to track overseas visitors and minimize COVID-19 infection rates.

Once you have completed your FCS, you’ll receive a reference number and QR code that you’ll need to present to officials upon arrival in Spain.

Who Needs To Complete The Spain Health Control From?

All inbound travelers planning to enter Spain will need to complete the Spain Health Control Form. The only exception to this rule are individuals who have an EU Digital COVID Certificate or EU Equivalent. Additionally, minors under 12 years old currently traveling through Spain in **international transit ** do not need to present or certificate or SpTH QR code.

Minors (over 12 years), or a dependant/disabled person, planning to visit Spain will need a from that can be completed by their guardian.

How Many Entries Does The Spain Health Control Form Allow?

Your Spain Health Control From is only valid for a single entry. Meaning, it can only be used once. If you plan to visit Spain once more, you’ll need to complete a new form before traveling.

How To Get And Complete A Spain Health Control Form (FCS) ‒ Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Access The Online Form And Fill In The Required Information

You can use this link to access the online form and start the process.

Once you access the form, you’ll see the following page:

Here you’ll need to fill out your basic information and information regarding your trip to Spain.

Step 2 – Complete The Checkboxes

After you have filled out your information, you’ll see 2 checkboxes. If you are not traveling to Spain and you’ll only be arriving in Spain for transit, you must check the first box.

If you are filling out the form for a minor, you’ll need to check the second box.

Step 3 – Accept The Conditions

Next, you’ll need to read the conditions, accept them, and click Next.

Step 4 – Fill In Your Security Code

After clicking next, you’ll be redirected to this page:

During this time, you’ll have received an email with your specific security code.

You can now fill in your travel document information and specific security code to move on to the next step.

Step 5 – Create A New Form And Fill In Your Personal Information

You’ll be redirected to a page that says “Create New Form”. Here you are required to fill out your personal information.

When you’re finished filling out the information, click save and continue.

Step 6 – Fill In Your Flight Information

The next page will require you to fill in your flight information. We recommend that you double-check the information to ensure that there are no mistakes.

Step 7 – Enter Your Travel History

You’ll be asked to enter your travel history for the previous 14 days. Also, you’ll need to select the reason for your trip. Once you have entered all these details, you can save and continue.

Step 8 – Answer The Health Questionnaire

Almost done. Now you need to answer the simple health questionnaire. Note that as you complete the first question, more questions will pop up. Be sure to answer all questions truthfully and to the best of your knowledge. Here you’ll also be able to provide your vaccination status.

Step 9 – Accept The Affidavit

After answering the health questionnaire, you’ll need to accept the Affidavit. Once you have correctly completed the form, you’ll be redirected to a page stating your form is complete.

Step 10 – Receive Your Unique QR Code

Finally, you’ll receive an email with a unique QR code you can use to enter Spain. You’ll need to present the QR upon arrival in Spain. You can present it digitally on your phone, or you can print out a copy of it.

Congratulations, you now have your health declaration form that allows entry to Spain from the US.

Is It Safe To Travel To Spain Right Now?

According to the US Bureau of Consular affairs, Spain is classified as a Level 2 district. Meaning, you should exercise increased caution. For full transparency, Spain is classified as level 2 due to terrorism and civil unrest. However, as of yet, only increased caution is advised.

As for COVID-19:

It’s best to follow common health practices such as sanitizing, social distancing, wearing masks, and other regulations implemented by the government. Even so, covid cases around the globe are starting to decline and tourism is slowly returning back to normal. International governments have implemented standard covid protocol for all inbound travelers to ensure the safety of tourist and locals. As such, traveling abroad has become more safe overall.

Can US Green Card Holders Travel To Spain Without A Specific Visa?

Sadly, US Green Card holders do not enjoy the same visa-free travel benefits as US citizens. US Green Card holders will need to apply for a Spanish Tourist Visa (if their home country doesn’t enjoy visa-free travel). Applying for a Tourist Visa to Spain is a simple and easy process. If you want to know more about the Spanish Tourist Visa, you can check our easy-to-follow guide on how to apply for your tourist visa.

Do Citizens From Canada Enjoy Visa-Free Travel?

Yes. Like American citizens, Canadian citizens also enjoy the benefit of visa-free travel to Spain.

Do You Need A Visa To Go To Spain

No. US citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Spain. As such, US citizens do not need a visa to go to Spain. Currently there is no Spain Visa for US citizens, unless you’re a US Green Card Holder. Keep in mind that US Green Card Holders might have to apply for a visa if their country of origin does not enjoy visa-free travel to Spain.

What Are Spain ‘s Health And Travel Restrictions?

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Spain has implemented strict health restrictions to ensure the safety of travelers and residents. All residents and travelers should comply with these health restrictions and rules. To learn more about Spain’s health restrictions, check our dedicated page. Here you will find specific information about entry requirements, health regulations, and more.

Do I Need A COVID-19 Test When Returning To The US?

Yes. You’ll need to present a negative viral COVID-19 test result taken 3 days before flying back to the US.

Do I Need To Be Vaccinated Before Traveling To Spain?

Yes. If you are traveling to Spain from the US for non-essential purposes (such as tourism or short business trips) you’ll need to be vaccinated.

There are certain types of travelers who exempt from having the vaccine when traveling to Spain. To learn more about who is exempt from having the vaccine you can check the official Spain Ministry of Health website. Those who are exempt from having the vaccine should do a PCR test and present the negative results.

What Are The COVID-19 Testing Requirements?

Unvaccinated travelers from the US must present a negative COVID-19 test. The acceptable tests are the RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen test. The RT-PCR test should be taken 72 hours before your flight and the Anitgen test should be taken 48 hours before your flight.

Vaccinated travelers only need to present an approved vaccination certificate.

Children who are under the age of 6 do not require to present a negative PCR test.

Note that as of 6 September, 2021, US citizens should be fully vaccinated before traveling to Spain for non essential purposes.

Do I Need To Quarantine Once I Arrive In Spain?

No. There is no mandatory quarantine requirements for visitors arriving in Spain.

What Do COVID-19 Tests Cost In Spain?

For an antigen test, you can expect to pay around €30.

For a PCR test from a private medical facility, you can expect to pay around €120.

When Will A COVID-19 Testing Waiver Be Given?

The CDC will grant waivers to the testing requirements on a limited basis. Only in cases where extreme emergency travel is required (like an emergency medical evacuation) and testing can’t be completed before travel will the CDC waiver testing requirements. Individuals who believe they meet the criteria for a waiver should e-email the U.S. Embassy in Madrid at [email protected].

What Vaccination Certificates Are Recognised By Spain?

Spanish authorities have announced that all vaccines that have been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will be accepted when traveling to Spain. These include the following:

• Comirnaty – Pfizer/BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH.

• Vaxzevria – AstraZeneca

• AstraZeneca/SK Bio, SK Bioscience Co. Ltd.

• Vaccine AstraZeneca (Covishield™), Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.

• Janssen-Cilag International NV.

• Spikevax; mRNA-1273), Moderna Biotech

• Vero Cell – Sinopharm/Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd.

• Sinovac-CoronaVac (Vero Cell), Sinovac Life Sciences Co., Ltd.

Can I Travel To Other Countries In Europe When Visiting Spain?

Yes. It is possible for vaccinated Americans to visit any one of the Schengen Territories when in Europe. Note that you will need to add your travel plans into your itinerary. You should be able to easily prove the purpose of your trip to other European countries.

Other Schengen member states you can visit include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland

Note that the CDC has indicated that Spain and Andorra are high risk areas. Visitors should implement relevant safety precautions when traveling.

Visa in Tenerife – prices, terms and necessary documents for obtaining a visa – “Single Visa Center”

If you want to visit the picturesque island of Tenerife, you need a visa that allows you to cross the border of the Spanish state. A standard Schengen is also suitable for travel, since the archipelago legally belongs to Spain, although it is located next to Africa. Back in 1995, Spain became a member of the Schengen Agreement, so to enter the Canary Islands you need a Schengen visa from any state.

The Canary Islands are popular for their wonderful climate. A visa opened for the Canary Islands gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sun, a light fragrant breeze, warm Atlantic waters, beautiful beaches, excellent weather. For a memorable holiday, you just need to observe small formalities.

It is noteworthy that Spain is considered a country where Russian citizens are treated kindly. Reviews about consular staff are good.

Requirements and list of documents

The set of required papers includes:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of the intended border crossing.
• Completed questionnaire. Information is entered in Spanish or English, in case of problems, you can resort to the help of consular staff (but for a fee).
• Photocopies of old passports. This inspires confidence in the applicant on the part of the representatives of the consulate.
• Return tickets / to a third country. Representatives of diplomatic delegations, people working on ships, pilots are exempted from this.
• Information about solvency. It is necessary that the applicant has at least 90 euros per person per day in the account.
• If there is a sponsor, a letter confirming that the other party is responsible for the expenses associated with the trip.
• Photocopies of internal passport.
• Medical insurance of the European standard.
• Hotel reservation or papers, documents confirming the rental of housing.
• 45×35 mm color photographs that meet the requirements.

If a minor child travels with a father or mother, a notarized consent is required from the parent who is not traveling. Perhaps his journey with a confidant, but then the consent is prepared by both the father and the mother.

Types of permits

Depending on the purpose of travel, visa permits are divided into classes:

• C1 – single entry travel permit. Its owner has the right to stay in the European Union until 30 her. Free movement throughout the country is allowed.
• C2 – multiple tourist permit. If you are going to Tenerife, a visa for Russians of this type allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 days.
• C3 – multiple permit valid for up to a year. As practice shows, it is usually issued for a visit to relatives.
• C4 – long-term permit valid up to 5 years. It is issued very rarely. Usually open for those traveling for educational or business purposes.

Users often ask themselves if they plan to travel to Tenerife, which visa is suitable?

If you are going to just relax, get acquainted with local attractions, you should open class C1-C2 permits. To obtain them, you need the least amount of paperwork, and a period of 1 to 3 months is usually enough for a standard tourist trip abroad.

Denial of permission

No person is immune from refusal. Therefore, you should take seriously the procedure for collecting the required documentation, comply with all established standards. At the same time, the Consulate reserves the right to request additional paperwork if it deems it necessary.

In order to obtain a visa to Tenerife for Russians 2020, the following conditions must be met:

• Correctly fill out all forms – without errors, inaccuracies, blots.
• Be sure to put down signatures in the required places.
• Indicate only reliable information.
• Remain calm, behave adequately at the interview.
• It is optimal to submit papers in advance – at least a month before the trip.

The sooner you collect the documentation, the more time you have to fix problems (if any).

They often refuse when the representatives of the Consulate have doubts about the close ties of the applicant with the homeland. Therefore, it is important to provide evidence that you are not going to emigrate.

Usually the refusal is accompanied by an explanatory letter. As a rule, after 14 days, you can submit papers again.

How to check if your visa is ready when applying through the Visa Application Center

Applying for an entry permit through the Visa Application Center is very convenient – you can always track its status. To do this, you need to know her number. After entering the numbers in a special field, you can see at what stage of consideration the application is.

This approach saves time and effort, eliminates exhausting trips, which, moreover, may turn out to be fruitless. As soon as the data on the readiness of the passport appears, it is enough just to come for it.

Traveling with children

If you plan to travel with a child, in addition to the basic set of documents, additional paperwork is also collected:

• If the parents are divorced and the child is traveling with one of them, a notarized consent from the second is required. This rule also applies when the child travels with a proxy (but then the consent must be from both the father and the mother, and in the transit zone he must be met by a proxy – a resident of this country).
• Photocopies of parents’ internal passports are required.
• Provide the original birth certificate of the child.
• A copy of the child’s passport is attached if he is 14 years old.
• Medical insurance required.
• Completed questionnaire.

The specifics of each case are taken into account, depending on this, additional paperwork may be required. For example, if one of the parents is deprived of rights, a document confirming this is attached. One of his parents has passed away, a death certificate is required.

Categories of permits

To spend time in Tenerife, a visa is required for Russians, regardless of the purpose of the trip.

The classification of entry documents is based on their validity periods:

• Long-term – national type D. They are issued for a long stay, they can study and work in Spain. They operate from 1 year to several years.
• Short-term type C. Allows you to stay in the archipelago up to 90 days within 6 months of opening.
• Type A – allows you to transfer at a Spanish airport. A visa for Russians of this type to the Canary Islands gives the right to move around the transit zone, but not leave it.
• Type B – it is received by those who plan to stay in the country for 5 days.

Tenerife visa – the cost of the document

If you deal with opening a permit yourself, it will cost 35 euros. That’s how much the consular fee costs. Urgent permits are opened at a price of 70 euros.

If you use the Visa Application Centre, you will also have to pay a service fee. It is 29.50 euros per application. The final amount may include the cost of additional services (photos, photocopies, etc.).

All payments are due at the time of filing. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from paying any fees.

Extension of permit, violation of the terms of stay

With a standard tourist permit, you can stay in Spain for no more than 90 days. But local legislation provided for the right to extend the visa. As a result, the period of stay in the country can be doubled. But there must be serious reasons for this:

• The need for urgent medical intervention.
• Accident.
• Other health related causes.

The application is submitted to the General Office for Aliens or the police station. A passport is attached to it, confirming that there are good reasons for extending the paper, evidence of a sufficient material base, and insurance.

Failure to comply with the established dates of stay may result in a ban on future visits.

5 reasons to apply for a permit at the Unified Visa Application Center

• High percentage of applications approved.
• High speed of solving all issues.
• Full customer support at all stages.
• A wide range of additional services: the production of urgent passports, insurance, booking tickets and hotels.
• Transparent prices – a visa to the Canary Islands will cost exactly as much as will be fixed in the contract.

With us you do not risk your money. We do not require your personal presence to complete the documentation. We are aware of all the intricacies of obtaining an entry permit and can vouch for the result.

Our branches are located in Moscow and regions of the Russian Federation. For your convenience, we provide a field specialist service. You do not have to waste time and effort on a trip to the office – the manager will come to you to pick up a set of papers. When the visa is ready in Tenerife, we will notify you and deliver it at a convenient time.

We will answer in detail questions about traveling to the Canary Islands, whether Russians need a visa in your particular case. Contact us!

Conditions for entry into Spain

Third-country nationals who travel to Spain for a period of up to 90 days (in any period of 180 days) for the purpose of tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, study, non-working practice or voluntary activities of less than 3 months, or for other non-commercial activities, must do so in the manner and under the conditions of entry established by the Schengen Border Code.

Entry requirements extreme necessity, from third countries to the territory of the European Union.

New amendments to order INT/657/2020, conditions for entry into Spain from third countries. Passport or valid travel document: The document must be valid for up to 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area and issued within a 10-year period prior to the date of entry.

2. Visa: Citizens of certain countries require a valid and valid visa to stay. A stay visa is not required if the person concerned has a valid residence permit or a valid long-stay visa issued by a Schengen state.

The list of countries whose nationals require a visa to stay is listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.

3. Documents confirming the purpose and conditions of the planned stay: at the request of the competent authorities, the reasons and conditions for the planned stay must be justified by providing any documents or supporting means. This may require the presentation of the following documents, among others:

• For professional travel, an invitation from a company or authority to attend meetings, or documents confirming a relationship related to a professional activity, or access cards to fairs and congresses .

• For tourism or private travel, confirmation of an organized travel booking, or proof of accommodation, or letter of invitation from an individual (the letter of invitation only confirms accommodation and does not replace accreditation of other entry requirements). The proof of accommodation may indicate whether it covers all or part of the funds needed for the stay.

• For study, study, non-working internships or volunteer travel of less than 3 months, an application for admission, or confirmation of entrance examinations at the training center, an internship agreement or confirmation of participation in a volunteer program is required.

• Travel for other purposes requires invitations, bookings or programs, or certificates of participation in activities associated with the trip, entrance tickets or receipts for participation fees.

Proof of financial means

At the request of the competent authorities, it is necessary to confirm the availability of sufficient funds for the intended stay, or the ability to obtain them legally.

In 2020, the minimum amount required was 90 euros per person per day. In any case, and regardless of the number of days of stay, a minimum amount of EUR 810 or its foreign currency equivalent is required.

Funds may be verified by presenting cash, traveler’s checks, credit cards accompanied by a bank statement, an updated bankbook, or any other means of verifying the amount, such as a credit card or bank account. Letters or online bank statements are not considered valid.

Entry Permit

The entry into Spain of third-country nationals may be permitted with the necessary documentation, including, where appropriate, a visa, and with sufficient financial means. These persons shall not be barred from entry and shall not pose a danger to public order, the internal order or external security of the state, or public health.

Refusal of entry

The competent authorities deny entry to third-country nationals who do not meet entry requirements or are subject to an entry ban. Entry may also be refused due to the exhaustion of the limit of 90 days of permitted stay in the Schengen area within a period of 180 days.

Refusal of entry is communicated through a reasoned decision, which contains information on appeals that can be filed under Spanish regulations. Filing an appeal does not suspend the denial of entry.

Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland and their families a valid and valid passport. Minors arriving with an identity document and not accompanied by a parent require permission from a parent.