Questions tagged [spain]
A country mainly in southern Europe on the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, bordering Portugal, France, Andorra, Gibraltar and Morocco.
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Where will I get the exit stamp when flying from Spain to Bulgaria?
I'm Canadian and my 90-day Schengen stay ends on June 11th. However my flight to Sofia, Bulgaria, is in the morning of June 12th.
So I figured in order to not break the 90-day rule, I will simply ...
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Where in Palma Majorca is it possible to sleep on the beach? [duplicate]
My previous question was on Canary Islands, but now am asking the same thing about Palma.
We are planning a two-night trip to Palma Majorca (PMI airport we are flying to). Travel dates are last week ...
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Which police force is responsible for ports/harbors/marinas in Spain?
It's quite well known that Spain has a few different types of Police. However, just how many different types are there and what are their roles?
For example, who/what body of police is responsible ...
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How to get from Malaga to Sierra Nevada via Motril?
I try to find out how to get from Malaga to Trevelez or Lanjaron via Motril, not via Granada. I know there is a bus, since I have toke it 4 years ago but I cannot find any in the internet. I checked ...
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Flying with Iberia, can I carry both a piece of hand-luggage and a backpack?
okay yesterday i asked a question about how to carry my passport.
i got so many suggestions, that i went and bought one bag but after i showed it to you, you told me it is still not secure.
so i ...
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Is there a SIM card that works in Spain, France, and Italy?
I am traveling to Europe later this month and I have an iPhone 5. What companies offer prepaid SIM cards that work in Spain, France, and Italy, if there are any?
the iPhone 5 is CDMA and GSM ...
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Cellular internet coverage in the Pyrenees
I'm looking to buy a SIM card with a data plan. What company has coverage in the Pyrenees?
Any recommendation for a plan with 3G coverage there?
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How to get apostille at the U.S. State Department for FBI background check?
I am in the process of applying for Spanish student visa, and I need it "legalized with the Apostille of the Hague Convention by the Department of State in Washington DC."
I have already ...
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Can I fly from Spain to UK with an Irish certificate of citizenship and a Bolivian passport?
My son will have an Irish Certificate of Citizenship within the next few weeks, hopefully. We're hoping to go to Northern Ireland at the end of the year, and it seems unlikely we'll have time to get ...
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Covid restrictions on transiting through Spain from US to Turkey
I'm a Moldova citizen(with F-1 visa) travelling from US to Turkey through Spain. There are no visa requirements for transiting EU and visiting Turkey. Unclearness of covid restrictions is bothering me....
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Last minute Alhambra tickets in Granada
I have heard that tickets to visit the Alhambra get sold out months in advance. Isn't there an option to get last-minute tickets? (Legally, for sure)
If anyone has any information it would be ...
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Tourist Schengen visa dates do not match itinerary
I have applied my Schengen visa from Spanish embassy from 31st May to 10th June.
My itinerary is mentioned as follows :
31st May to 02 Jun - Budapest, Hungary
2nd Jun to 6th Jun - Spain
7th Jun to ...
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Schengen visa for spouse, for business trip followed by leisure trip
I have to attend a business meeting in Spain for 5 days and after that I plan to have a trip in Europe with my wife, she will arrive after I complete my business meeting. Shall I apply for visa the ...
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NIE (foreign identification number) in process. Can I travel through Schengen zone with the 90 days visa expired?
I'm Italian living in Spain. I have an NIE. My wife (she is Argentinean) came here and we tried to get her NIE (she gets a "permiso de residencia de familiar de ciudadano de la UE" which is a ...
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Filipino working in Dubai, need visa to visit Spain?
My niece and her husband are both working in Dubai, she is a nurse and he is an engineer. I live in Spain we have a house here. They would like to visit me for a short vacation. Do they need a visa to ...
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Can I visit France during my trip to Spain with a single-entry Schengen visa?
I have a Schengen visa issued by Spain and will be travelling this month. This is a single entry visa. I plan to do a short trip to France for a day and return to Spain. Am I allowed to do this with a ...
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Writing a Schengen invitation letter, for Spain from the UK?
There's a conference happing in Spain in late April for the main software stack for $DAYJOB, to which I'll be heading. As a UK national, that's no issue visa-wise. Work have just OK'd the budget for ...
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Where can I buy a pre-paid SIM card that will work in Andorra?
I am landing at the airport in Lleida, Spain and travelling to Pas de la Casa, Andorra. I am new to travelling in general.
I want two SIM cards that will allow me ~8 GB each of internet access, and ...
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Do I have to bring my passport with me on a cruise?
I will be flying to Spain from Germany and then get on a cruise in the Canary Islands so will also be in Madeira which is a Portuguese island. I am an American citizen.
I have a resident's permit in ...
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F-1 Visa without Stamp | Schengen Visa requires valid US Visa
I intend to fly to Spain for a conference before heading home to renew my F-1 Visa.
I have a valid I-20 and entered with a valid F-1 visa for the duration of stay.
My question is: if the Spanish ...
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USA citizen wants to stay in Spain a little longer
I have been in Spain since 6 April 2016, meaning that (I suppose) I am expected to leave Schengen on or before 5 July.
I have a ticket to Romania (not part of Schengen) 1 July but I do not have a ...
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Schengen Visa from Seattle?
We are planning a vacation to Spain and I hear as Seattle residents we have to travel to San Francisco to obtain a Schengen visa.
Is there any other way around it?
Please note: I am an Indian ...
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Car rentals in Spain [closed]
we want to hire a car for 10 days in Madrid. Since we have bad experiences with car rentals (especially those cheap ones), we would like to ask you for your experiences with Dollar and Enterprise car ...
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Traveling to Italy, then France, then Spain. In what country should I apply for my Schengen visa? [closed]
I'm planning a trip to Italy, France, and Spain next year. I will be flying into Rome, Italy, and will be spending 2 nights there and 2 nights in Florence. Then I will travel to Côte d'Azur, France, ...
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Schengen Visa/Transit Visa question
My husband and I are going to Italy for a 15 day vacation from USA. We are NOT citizens of the states, but we work and live here. Our return flight is from Venice, Italy to Chicago, USA with a layover ...
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For a Spanish visa do I need accommodation booked for the day I am due to fly out at midnight?
I am trying to obtain a Schengen visa from the Spanish Consulate. I have a flight booked for the Friday morning at 12 am and hence didn't book accommodation for the Thursday.
Will this be a problem?
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Getting between the Parque Empresarial Torneo business district of Seville/Sevilla and the airport?
For an upcoming trip to Seville / Sevilla in Spain, I've noticed that you can get some very good rates on the weekend at some nice hotels in the Pino Montano / Parque Empresarial Torneo area of the ...
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Spain visa: bank statement less than 3 months old
I'm a Non-EU student studying in the UK.
Is it possible to apply for the Spain visa with a bank statement less than 3 months? Mine is only 2 and a half months because that's how long I've been in the ...
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France and Spain through Perpignan/Figueres with Interrail : pass not purchased yet, how to check availabilities, alternative routes
I would like to travel between Spain and France using the high-speed trains through the eastern border. I consider the Interrail option, but I am having a hard time figuring out how to check for the ...
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Can Sevilla Bonobus or Multiviaje cards be used by more than 1 person?
Can the public transport cards (bonobus or Multiviaje), be used by more than 1 person? (simialr to how it is in Granada) Or is each card restricted to a single person?
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Covid Vaccine Documentation to enter Spain
I know things are changing rapidly, but:
Does anyone know what is an acceptable proof of vaccination from the U.S. when travelling to Spain?
Is the CDC Card good enough? A doctor's letter? Do I need ...
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Travel within Schengen area on visitor (C) visa during pandemic restrictions
This summer we plan to drive through the following countries: Germany, France, Spain and Portugal. The group consists of a German citizen and two non-EU citizens having a German Schengen C visa. Note ...
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Visa for Spain: do I need to translate my passport?
I am applying for a visa for Spain. I gathered all the necessary documents and made them translate.
Now I have a doubt which I was not able to clarify reading the available information on the ...
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Being in Spain as an international student, with an expired TIE, will I be able to travel to Italy and back with just a return permit?
I am currently a Dominican student staying in Madrid, last August my visa/TIE expired, since then I've been doing all the paperwork and all I need to do to renew it, sadly it won't be done until some ...
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Can i travel to Spain?
I was recently deported from the United States. I overstayed there without a visa for a long period of time, I was arrested last year and charged with 6 felonies but all my charges ended up getting ...
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Is public transportation necessary in Madrid? [closed]
Flying in about a month to Madrid with my family :)
Usually when I'm abroad I get the unlimited public transport weekly ticket and use it a lot.
From researching a bit online and viewing the map, it ...
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Business Travel on Client expenses
I am travelling to Spain for business purposes, I have received the covering letter from my firm mentioning that my firm will bear the expenses.
However, my client who is actually bearing the ...
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Do Spanish Hotels Copy Passports?
I'm a UK citizen. I'm very security conscious when it comes to identity fraud and absolutely hate my passport being copied by hotels. Eg, booked a holiday package for family through a major UK travel ...
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Can one deposit luggage in a safe place in Ibiza?
Two of my friends will travel to Ibiza ahead of the booking date and they want to leave their luggage (2 backpacks) somewhere safe. We already spoke with the host, but they have a strict policy about ...
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travelling before Visa Extension to home country
My friend is in Spain on a student visa who is an Indian citizen. His visa is going to expire on 27-05-2018, he wants to travel India on 23-05-2018 and go back to Spain in 10 days. He has already ...
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Visa for Thai wife going on holiday with British husband in Spain [duplicate]
I am a British citizen with a Thai wife, who at the moment is in the UK on a settlement visa. I am looking at taking a holiday with her to Spain in early 2018, 2-3 weeks.
Would my wife need at visa ...
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Thai national to Spain from UK
My Thai girlfriend has a six month visa to visit the Uk and we would like to go on holiday to Spain for two weeks while she is here.Is this possible without too much expense and documentation required ...
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Australian with P2 license hiring car in Spain
I'm looking to hire a car in Spain. I called Avis there and they said you can't drive in Spain with an Australian provisional license but the guy on the phone wasn't really sure what it is and ...
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Are prepaid credit cards widely accepted in Gran Canaria?
I am thinking about getting a prepaid credit card for my trip in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain).
Are these widely accepted in the region?
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Can I travel within the Schengen area while my TIE card in Spain is being renewed?
I am a Filipina living in Spain on a student visa. My TIE's renewal is still being processed. I already received a favorable response and I already have my appointment at the end of February.
However, ...
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Schengen travel insurance for flight landing next day
So, I will be flying on 25th of December and reach Spain next day i.e. 26th of December. I have already applied for Schengen Visa but I have one doubt, will it get rejected because my insurance ...
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I overstayed in Spain with residence visa, but again received a new residence visa. Can I enter Spain?
I had a residence permit in Spain but I overstayed for several months after the residence period expires. While departing Spain, the immigration officer took a photo of my passport and verbally warned ...
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student visa for class less than 90 days in Spain
I've applied to an exchange program in Spain starting in January 2024, and was hoping sort out the visa soon.
My classes itself run for less than 90 days (~75 days total), which means that I am ...
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Do Colomares Castle's tickets run out?
I am planning to visit Malaga around 3rd October. I want to visit the Colomares Castle that day but I want it to be more of a spontaneous trip. Means I don't want to make any advance bookings for the ...
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What are the rules about interacting with Spanish police?
Good evening!
I am an American, due to travel to Spain sometime next month. This will be my first trip to the country, and I will be travelling with passengers. I'm curious to know, what the ...
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