Visa & Work Permit Overview

This section explains the procedures for obtaining visas and work permits, including which countries are exempt from visas. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:

A foreign national planning to enter, travel, study or work in Spain requires a valid passport and, unless exempt from the process, a visa. Specific foreign nationals are visa-exempt for short stays (see Exemptions, below). The foreign national’s citizenship and the length and purpose of stay determine visa requirements. It is important to obtain the appropriate visa type prior to entering the country. 

All non-Spanish individuals seeking residency for various purposes such as work or study are required to apply for a unique Foreigner Identity Number (número de identidad de extranjero or NIE). If you are not a citizen of an EU member country, you will also need to apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (Spanish)(tarjeta de identidad de extranjero or TIE) within 30 days of your arrival.

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