At the time of organize a tripthere are many factors to take into account beyond the plane ticket and the hotel room. For example, one of the most important aspects is documentation. In the case of nationals of countries outside the EU, if they want travel to Spain they must have a passportbut what not everyone knows is that it is not enough to just make sure that it is not expired, since there are another detail that can prevent your entry into the country.
Conditions of entry to Spain
Citizens of countries outside the European Union who travel to Spain to stays of up to 90 days (within a period of 180 days) by tourism reasonsbusiness, family visit, medical treatment; To carry out studies, non-work internships or volunteer activities lasting less than 3 months, or for other activities that are not lucrative in nature, they must comply the entry conditions established in the Schengen Borders Code.
To begin with, they will have to enter the country through one of the authorized posts,credit identity with a valid travel document and in force yestar one possession of a visa when necessary depending on nationality. Likewise, they may be required to probar the conditions of the planned stay and the availability of economic means. And of course, they cannot be subject to entry bans.
The necessary documentation
Regarding the documents that nationals of third states must present to enter Spain, for certain nationalities it is necessary a valid and current stay visa. This is not necessary if the person has a residence permit or a long-term visa issued by a Schengen State.
Likewise, the competent authorities may also request the reason and conditions of the planned trip. To do this, you would have to present some document or means of proof such as a return or tourist circuit ticket: for example, an invitation from a company for the travel for work; the reservation of an organized trip or proof of accommodation for the tourist or private tripsor enrollment in a teaching center or admission to volunteering for the study tripsinternships or volunteering.
On the other hand, regarding the passportthere is a detail that may go unnoticed but that can mean the difference between entering the country or not. It is not enough that the document is not expired, but it must continue valid until 3 months later of the planned date of departure from the Schengen territory and have been issued within 10 years prior to the date of entry.