Information for Foreigners

Information for foreigners

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This section provides detailed information necessary for foreigners who want to visit Spain.

Entry Requirements

This section describes the different requirements currently in force for entering Spanish territory.
Airport Transit Visa

This visa entitles its holder to go through the international transit area of Spanish airports.
Uniform Schengen Visa

The procedures and conditions regarding the issuing of these visas are contained in Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009, establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code)
Long-Term Visas

These visas entitle their holders to reside, work, study or research in Spain.
Foreigners' Identity Number (N.I.E.)

Foreigners having an economic, professional or social connection with Spain may apply personally for an N.I.E.
Formalities after Entry into Spain

Once a visa has been issued, there are certain formalities which must necessarily be carried out in Spain.
Spanish Nationality

In this section you will find the different methods for acquiring Spanish nationality along with the important information on the loss and preservation of same.
Legalisations

Legalisation is an administrative act whereby a foreign public document is validated, by verifying the authenticity of the signature on the document, and the capacity in which the signatory of the document has acted.
Tourism in Spain

Spain is the world's leading destination for holiday tourism, and the second most visited country in the world.
Working in Spain

Here are some guidelines for people who want to work in Spain.
Studying in Spain

This section includes some basic considerations and a series of links to further information.
Residing in Spain

Foreigners wishing to reside in Spain must have prior authorization to do so. Once said authorization has been obtained, it shall be necessary to obtain the corresponding visa allowing entry into Spain.

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05 Dec @SpainMFA .@CooperacionESP has organized a large number of events for #COP25, focusing on how to make progress towards the… https://t.co/ph9yk2slE0
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05 Dec @SpainMFA 🇪🇸 State Secretary for Foreign Affairs @SEAEXValenzuela takes part in the 26th @OSCE Ministerial Council in… https://t.co/sjKHksBzic
05 Dec @SpainMFA RT @UNFCCC: The pollution pods, an immersive art installation to illustrate the impacts of #AirPollution, are on display at #COP25 in Madri…
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05 Dec @SpainMFA RT @UNFCCC: "Youth have played a fantastic role throughout this year to raise awareness for the need for urgent #ClimateAction". UN #Clim…
05 Dec @SpainMFA RT @EmbEspMalta: Spain 🇪🇸 and Malta🇲🇹renew their positions as members of the Council of the International Maritime Organization, categorie…
05 Dec @SpainMFA RT @GlobalSpain: Global Spain organises a panel of experts on disinformation, fake news and climate change denialism at #COP25🇪🇸🇨🇱🇺🇳. https…

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