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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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19 Oct @SpainMFA RT @JosepBorrellF: I have met in #TheHague with my colleague, the Dutch Foreign Minister @ministerBlok, with whom I have exchanged views ab…
18 Oct @SpainMFA RT @ministerBlok: Today my Spanish colleague @JosepBorrellF visited The Hague. NL and Spain have very close ties. We discussed challenges &…
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MAEUEC / Sede Palacio de Santa Cruz

Plaza de la Provincia, 1

28012 MADRID

Tfno: 91 379 97 00
MAEUEC / Sede Palacio de Viana

Duque de Rivas, 1

28071 MADRID

Tfno: 91 379 97 00
MAEUEC / Sede Torres Ágora

Serrano Galvache, 26

28033 MADRID

Tfno: 91 379 97 00
AECID

Avda. Reyes Católicos, 4

28040 MADRID

Tfno: 91 583 81 00 / 01

Fax: 91 583 83 10 / 11
Dirección General de Españoles en el Exterior y de Asuntos Consulares y Migratorios

C/ Pechuán, 1

28002 MADRID

Tfno: 91 379 17 00

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