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NIE, TIE, padrón, EU registration, visas, and residency.

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Vacation in Spain

Short visits, entry rules, transport, places to stay, and practical trip planning in Spain.

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Healthcare, banking, taxes, digital access, and the key admin steps for everyday life in Spain.

Not legal advice. Always verify with official sources before filing.

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Schengen short stay

What this is for
For a vacation or short visit, check whether your passport needs a Schengen short-stay visa or can enter visa-free. The 90 days are normally counted across the whole Schengen area in any 180-day period, not just in Spain. This route is for ordinary visits — it is not a route to live or work in Spain.
Next 3 steps
  1. Check whether your passport needs a Schengen short-stay visa.
  2. Check the 90 days in any 180-day rule.
  3. Prepare travel insurance, accommodation, return/onward travel, and funds if asked.
Official links
European Union Check visa or ETIAS requirement Official European Union website European Union Official EU 90/180 calculator Official European Union website Spain tourism Spain's official tourism portal for destinations, ideas, and practical trip planning. Renfe trains Main official rail option for long-distance and many domestic train journeys across Spain. Aena airports Official airport network portal for Spanish airports, terminals, and passenger information. ALSA buses Major long-distance bus operator useful for routes not covered well by rail. Paradores Spain's iconic state-owned hotel network for distinctive stays across the country. Iberia flights Spain's flag carrier and a good direct-airline option when you want to book flights without a third-party layer. Google Flights Very useful for comparing dates, routes, and price patterns before you choose where to book. Skyscanner Popular flight search tool for comparing many airlines and online travel agencies at once. KAYAK flights Well-known metasearch option for scanning routes, price ranges, and alternative airports. eDreams flights Large Spain-based online travel agency often used for comparing and booking flights. Europcar Large European rental brand with strong airport and city coverage across Spain. SIXT Well-known premium-leaning car hire option with many major Spanish pickup points. Avis Long-established global rental brand with airport and city presence in Spain. Hertz Major international car-rental company with broad availability across Spain. Booking.com One of the biggest hotel-booking platforms for comparing stays across Spain. Airbnb Popular for apartments, rooms, and longer or more home-style stays. Expedia Hotels Large online travel platform useful for hotels and broader trip bundling. Tripadvisor Useful for comparing reviews, neighborhoods, attractions, and stay ideas before booking. Meliá Hotels One of Spain's most prominent hotel groups, with city, beach, and resort properties. NH Hotels Strong Spanish and European city-hotel chain often useful for practical urban stays. Barceló Hotels Large Spanish hotel group with a broad mix of city, island, and holiday properties. RIU Hotels Spanish chain especially known for resort-style stays in beach destinations. Iberostar Hotels Major Spanish resort and beach-hotel brand with a wide national footprint. Marriott Hotels Global hotel group with many brands and a broad presence in Spain. Hilton Hotels International hotel chain with upscale and business-oriented options in Spain.

This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing. This is only a starting point; your nationality, consulate, family situation, and documents can change the exact process.

Documents that often slow people down

Identity and civil records

  • Valid passport or EU national ID.
  • Birth, marriage, or partnership records where relevant.
  • Legalization or Hague apostille for many foreign public documents.
  • Sworn Spanish translations when documents are not accepted as-is.

Spain-side basics

  • Address in Spain and, when requested, padrón certificate.
  • Immigration appointment confirmation.
  • Correct EX form for your procedure.
  • Paid tasa receipt, often Modelo 790 with the matching code.

Money, health, purpose

  • Proof of economic means for routes that require it.
  • Health insurance or public coverage proof where required.
  • School admission, remote-work evidence, family link, or permit approval.
  • Criminal record certificate for some visas and residence routes.

Not every document applies to every route. The guide should help you narrow this down.

Official sources

This app is a planning guide, not legal advice. Spanish immigration and administration rules, document lists, fees, and appointment labels can change. Always verify your procedure with official sources before filing.

Last reviewed: July 2026