How to Fly in Spain
Spain is panorama of sun-drenched beaches, modern metros, historic cities, rolling countrysides, majestic green and white-capped mountains, and people who love to eat, drink, and have their afternoon siestas. Visiting Spain is easy if you are a citizen of a European Union member country or if you already have a Schengen visa, which allows you to travel within any EU country, including Spain. If you are contemplating on flying to Spain, the following steps will be a useful guide.
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Prepare your documents. A valid passport is required for all nationals. However, if you are a citizen of Iceland, European Union, Switzerland, Norway, or Liechtenstein you may present an alternative identification document instead of a passport at your port of entry in Spain. For those coming from Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Andorra, Chile, Costa Rica, Argentina, Australia, Croatia, Honduras, Israel, El Salvador, the USA, Malaysia, Mexico, Guatemala, Japan, Monaco, Paraguay, Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Vatican City, Singapore, Uruguay, San Marino, Panama, or Venezuela, you will need a passport that is valid for at least 90 days. This is the maximum amount of time you are allowed to stay in Spain.
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Apply for a visa if you are from any country other than those mentioned in step 1. You can submit an application for a visa at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in the country of your residence. You're required to present a valid passport and reason for traveling to Spain.
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Book your flight and accommodations in advance. Any or all of the following may be required in your visa application: documents indicating reservations of accommodations in Spain, a return ticket, an invitation from a party residing in Spain, and documentation that shows you have sufficient funds to sustain your travel to Spain.
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Decide which city in Spain to fly to. In addition to Barcelona and Madrid, there are 46 other airports located within major cities in the country. Check your chosen airline to see if they have available flights to your destination city.
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Get on a bus, train, metro, cab or another plane. Most airports in Spain are linked to an extensive network of transport to conveniently get you to your final destination, and most airports are located within a 20-km radius of the city center or downtown.
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Tips & Warnings
It is best to verify the complete requirements from the Spanish Consulate or Embassy before applying for your travel visa. Plan your itinerary when in Spain. This may be one requirement you need in applying for your visa. It is best to know the do's and don'ts before traveling to any country. It will save a lot of misunderstanding and embarrassment on your part.
