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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 173 (from laksa130)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa173.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/entry-requirements","crawl_time":1775524522,"first_indexed_time":1375984702,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,gov,www!\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/entry-requirements s443","src_root_hash":"12544360876807614373","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Entry requirements - Spain travel advice - GOV.UK","meta_descriptions":["FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This information is for people travelling on a full\n‘British citizen’ passport\nfrom the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. \nThe authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the\nSpanish Embassy in the UK\n.\nPassport validity requirements\nSpain follows\nSchengen area rules\n. Your passport must: \nhave a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago\nhave an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements.\nRenew your passport\nif you need to. \nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. \nDual nationals\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid \nBritish passport\n or \ncertificate of entitlement\n. See \nDual citizenship\n.\nVisa requirements\nYou can\ntravel without a visa to the Schengen area\n, which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: \nas a tourist\nto visit family or friends\nto attend business meetings, cultural or sports events\nfor short-term studies or training\nThe requirements for\nworking in Spain\nare different.  \nIf you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.\nIf you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must \napply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’)\n.\nUntil the Entry-Exit System (EES) is fully rolled out, make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit (read ‘New Schengen entry requirements’).\nIf you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.\nIf your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.\nBritish nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control. \nAt Spanish border control, you may need to show:\na return or onward ticket\nproof of your travel insurance\nyou have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation\na hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property\nan invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts\nUsing the e-gates\nUse the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working.\nIf you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped.\nStaying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period \nTo stay longer, you must\nmeet the Spanish government’s entry requirements\n. If you’re in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. \nRead more about\nentry processes if you live in Spain\n. \nIf you cannot return to the UK before your visa-free limit expires, \ncontact the Spanish government’s national information service\n. Dial 060 from a Spanish phoneline (in Spanish, with English speaking operators available).\nNew Schengen entry requirements\nThe European Union’s (EU) new Entry\/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out.\nEES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from 10 April 2026.\nThis means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration.\nOn your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.\nEES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border.\nUntil EES is fully rolled out your passport will continue to be stamped, even if you’ve already been registered for EES. Once EES is fully rolled out, it will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and you will input biometric details every time you enter or exit.\nIf you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International and you are asked to register for EES, the information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.\nYour digital EES record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will still only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit.\nRead more \ninformation on the EU Entry\/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area\n.\nTravelling between Spain and Gibraltar\nSpanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. If you are travelling to Spain through Gibraltar,\ncheck the travel advice for entry requirements for Gibraltar\n.\nThere is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Do not hand over money to anybody claiming there is a charge.\nUnaccompanied minors\nSpanish law considers anyone aged 17 and under to be a minor. If an unaccompanied minor comes to the attention of the Spanish authorities (particularly in connection with criminal incidents or when in hospital), they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minor’s centre until a parent or guardian is found.\nVaccine requirements\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see\nTravelHealthPro’s Spain guide\n.\nCustoms rules\nThere are strict rules about what\ngoods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF)\n. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.\nTaking food into Spain\nYou cannot take\nmeat, milk or products containing them into EU countries\n. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. \nTaking money into Spain\nDeclare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.","attrs_markdown":"## Cookies on GOV.UK\nWe use some essential cookies to make this website work.\n\nWe’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.\n\nWe also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.\n\nYou have accepted additional cookies. You can [change your cookie settings](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/help\/cookies) at any time.\n\nYou have rejected additional cookies. 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[Home](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/)\n2. [Passports, travel and living abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad)\n3. [Travel abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad\/travel-abroad)\n4. [Foreign travel advice](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice)\n\nForeign travel advice\n\n# Spain\n\n## Contents\n1. [Warnings and insurance](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain)\n2. Entry requirements\n3. [Safety and security](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/safety-and-security)\n4. [Health](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/health)\n5. [Getting help](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/getting-help)\n\n## Subscriptions\n- [Get email alerts](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/email-signup)\n\n# Entry requirements\nThis information is for people travelling on a full [‘British citizen’ passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/types-of-british-nationality) from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.\n\nThe authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the [Spanish Embassy in the UK](https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Embajadas\/londres\/en\/Paginas\/index.aspx).\n\n## Passport validity requirements\nSpain follows [Schengen area rules](https:\/\/europa.eu\/youreurope\/citizens\/travel\/entry-exit\/non-eu-nationals\/index_en.htm). Your passport must:\n\n- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago\n- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. [Renew your passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/renew-adult-passport\/renew) if you need to.\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.\n\n## Dual nationals\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid [British passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad\/passports) or [certificate of entitlement](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/right-of-abode\/apply-for-a-certificate-of-entitlement). See [Dual citizenship](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/dual-citizenship).\n\n## Visa requirements\nYou can [travel without a visa to the Schengen area](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/travel-to-eu-schengen-area), which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:\n\n- as a tourist\n- to visit family or friends\n- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events\n- for short-term studies or training\n\nThe requirements for [working in Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/travel-to-spain-for-work) are different.\n\nIf you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.\n\nIf you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must [apply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’)](https:\/\/sede.policia.gob.es\/portalCiudadano\/_en\/tramites_extranjeria_tramite_prorrogaestancia_cortaduracion.php).\n\nUntil the Entry-Exit System (EES) is fully rolled out, make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit (read ‘New Schengen entry requirements’).\n\nIf you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.\n\nIf your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.\n\nBritish nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.\n\nAt Spanish border control, you may need to show:\n\n- a return or onward ticket\n- proof of your travel insurance\n- you have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation\n- a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property\n- an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts\n### Using the e-gates\nUse the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working.\n\nIf you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped.\n\n### Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period\nTo stay longer, you must [meet the Spanish government’s entry requirements](https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-trabajo-por-cuenta-ajena.aspx). If you’re in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.\n\nRead more about [entry processes if you live in Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/living-in-spain#passports-and-travel).\n\nIf you cannot return to the UK before your visa-free limit expires, [contact the Spanish government’s national information service](https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/pagina\/index\/directorio\/ayuda_extranjeria\/language\/en). Dial 060 from a Spanish phoneline (in Spanish, with English speaking operators available).\n\n## New Schengen entry requirements\nThe European Union’s (EU) new Entry\/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out.\n\nEES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from 10 April 2026.\n\nThis means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration.\n\nOn your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.\n\nEES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border.\n\nUntil EES is fully rolled out your passport will continue to be stamped, even if you’ve already been registered for EES. Once EES is fully rolled out, it will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and you will input biometric details every time you enter or exit.\n\nIf you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International and you are asked to register for EES, the information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.\n\nYour digital EES record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will still only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit.\n\nRead more [information on the EU Entry\/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/eu-entryexit-system).\n## Travelling between Spain and Gibraltar\nSpanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. If you are travelling to Spain through Gibraltar, [check the travel advice for entry requirements for Gibraltar](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/gibraltar).\n\nThere is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Do not hand over money to anybody claiming there is a charge.\n\n## Unaccompanied minors\nSpanish law considers anyone aged 17 and under to be a minor. If an unaccompanied minor comes to the attention of the Spanish authorities (particularly in connection with criminal incidents or when in hospital), they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minor’s centre until a parent or guardian is found.\n\n## Vaccine requirements\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see [TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide](https:\/\/travelhealthpro.org.uk\/country\/203\/spain#Vaccine_Recommendations).\n\n## Customs rules\nThere are strict rules about what [goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF)](https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/static_files\/Sede\/Tema\/Viajeros_Desplazados\/Viajeros\/Brochure_Travellers_arriving_from_non_EU_countries.pdf). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.\n\n### Taking food into Spain\nYou cannot take [meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries](https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/animal-products-movements\/personal-imports_en). There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.\n\n### Taking money into Spain\nDeclare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.\n\n[Previous:Warnings and insurance](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain)\n\n[Next:Safety and security](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/safety-and-security)\n\n[View a printable version of the whole guide](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\/print)\n\n## Related content\n- [About Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/about-foreign-commonwealth-development-office-travel-advice)\n- [Travel or do business in Europe: Brexit guidance](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/brexit-guidance)\n- [Support for British nationals abroad](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/support-for-british-nationals-abroad)\n- [Foreign travel checklist](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/foreign-travel-checklist)\n- [UK help and services in Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/spain)\n\n## Explore the topic\n- [Living in Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/living-in-spain)\n- [Travelling to Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/travelling-to-spain)\n\n## Is this page useful?\n- [Maybe](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/contact\/govuk)\n- Yes this page is useful\n- No this page is not useful\n\nThank you for your feedback\n\nReport a problem with this page\n\n## Help us improve GOV.UK\nTo help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. 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It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.\n\nThe authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the [Spanish Embassy in the UK](https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Embajadas\/londres\/en\/Paginas\/index.aspx).\n\n## Passport validity requirements\nSpain follows [Schengen area rules](https:\/\/europa.eu\/youreurope\/citizens\/travel\/entry-exit\/non-eu-nationals\/index_en.htm). Your passport must:\n\n- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago\n- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. [Renew your passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/renew-adult-passport\/renew) if you need to.\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.\n\n## Dual nationals\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid [British passport](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/abroad\/passports) or [certificate of entitlement](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/right-of-abode\/apply-for-a-certificate-of-entitlement). See [Dual citizenship](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/dual-citizenship).\n\n## Visa requirements\nYou can [travel without a visa to the Schengen area](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/travel-to-eu-schengen-area), which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:\n\n- as a tourist\n- to visit family or friends\n- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events\n- for short-term studies or training\n\nThe requirements for [working in Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/travel-to-spain-for-work) are different.\n\nIf you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.\n\nIf you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must [apply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’)](https:\/\/sede.policia.gob.es\/portalCiudadano\/_en\/tramites_extranjeria_tramite_prorrogaestancia_cortaduracion.php).\n\nUntil the Entry-Exit System (EES) is fully rolled out, make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit (read ‘New Schengen entry requirements’).\n\nIf you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.\n\nIf your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport.\n\nBritish nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.\n\nAt Spanish border control, you may need to show:\n\n- a return or onward ticket\n- proof of your travel insurance\n- you have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation\n- a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property\n- an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts\n### Using the e-gates\nUse the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working.\n\nIf you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped.\n\n### Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period\nTo stay longer, you must [meet the Spanish government’s entry requirements](https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-trabajo-por-cuenta-ajena.aspx). If you’re in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.\n\nRead more about [entry processes if you live in Spain](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/living-in-spain#passports-and-travel).\n\nIf you cannot return to the UK before your visa-free limit expires, [contact the Spanish government’s national information service](https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/pagina\/index\/directorio\/ayuda_extranjeria\/language\/en). Dial 060 from a Spanish phoneline (in Spanish, with English speaking operators available).\n\n## New Schengen entry requirements\nThe European Union’s (EU) new Entry\/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out.\n\nEES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from 10 April 2026.\n\nThis means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration.\n\nOn your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.\n\nEES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border.\n\nUntil EES is fully rolled out your passport will continue to be stamped, even if you’ve already been registered for EES. Once EES is fully rolled out, it will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and you will input biometric details every time you enter or exit.\n\nIf you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International and you are asked to register for EES, the information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.\n\nYour digital EES record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will still only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit.\n\nRead more [information on the EU Entry\/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/eu-entryexit-system).\n## Travelling between Spain and Gibraltar\nSpanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. If you are travelling to Spain through Gibraltar, [check the travel advice for entry requirements for Gibraltar](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/gibraltar).\n\nThere is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Do not hand over money to anybody claiming there is a charge.\n\n## Unaccompanied minors\nSpanish law considers anyone aged 17 and under to be a minor. If an unaccompanied minor comes to the attention of the Spanish authorities (particularly in connection with criminal incidents or when in hospital), they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minor’s centre until a parent or guardian is found.\n\n## Vaccine requirements\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see [TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide](https:\/\/travelhealthpro.org.uk\/country\/203\/spain#Vaccine_Recommendations).\n\n## Customs rules\nThere are strict rules about what [goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF)](https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/static_files\/Sede\/Tema\/Viajeros_Desplazados\/Viajeros\/Brochure_Travellers_arriving_from_non_EU_countries.pdf). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.\n\n### Taking food into Spain\nYou cannot take [meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries](https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/animal-products-movements\/personal-imports_en). There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.\n\n### Taking money into Spain\nDeclare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Spanish Embassy in the UK . Passport validity requirements Spain follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue) Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nationals When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship . Visa requirements You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: as a tourist to visit family or friends to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events for short-term studies or training The requirements for working in Spain are different. If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years. If you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must apply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’) . Until the Entry-Exit System (EES) is fully rolled out, make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit (read ‘New Schengen entry requirements’). If you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area. If your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport. British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control. At Spanish border control, you may need to show: a return or onward ticket proof of your travel insurance you have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts Using the e-gates Use the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working. If you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped. Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period To stay longer, you must meet the Spanish government’s entry requirements . If you’re in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. Read more about entry processes if you live in Spain . If you cannot return to the UK before your visa-free limit expires, contact the Spanish government’s national information service . Dial 060 from a Spanish phoneline (in Spanish, with English speaking operators available). New Schengen entry requirements The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out. EES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from 10 April 2026. This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration. On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken. EES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border. Until EES is fully rolled out your passport will continue to be stamped, even if you’ve already been registered for EES. Once EES is fully rolled out, it will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and you will input biometric details every time you enter or exit. If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International and you are asked to register for EES, the information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK. Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will still only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit. Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area . Travelling between Spain and Gibraltar Spanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. If you are travelling to Spain through Gibraltar, check the travel advice for entry requirements for Gibraltar . There is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Do not hand over money to anybody claiming there is a charge. Unaccompanied minors Spanish law considers anyone aged 17 and under to be a minor. If an unaccompanied minor comes to the attention of the Spanish authorities (particularly in connection with criminal incidents or when in hospital), they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minor’s centre until a parent or guardian is found. Vaccine requirements For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide . Customs rules There are strict rules about what goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF) . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Taking food into Spain You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries . There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. Taking money into Spain Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
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The authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the [Spanish Embassy in the UK](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/londres/en/Paginas/index.aspx). ## Passport validity requirements Spain follows [Schengen area rules](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm). Your passport must: - have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago - have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue) Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. [Renew your passport](https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew) if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. ## Dual nationals When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid [British passport](https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports) or [certificate of entitlement](https://www.gov.uk/right-of-abode/apply-for-a-certificate-of-entitlement). See [Dual citizenship](https://www.gov.uk/dual-citizenship). ## Visa requirements You can [travel without a visa to the Schengen area](https://www.gov.uk/travel-to-eu-schengen-area), which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: - as a tourist - to visit family or friends - to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events - for short-term studies or training The requirements for [working in Spain](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-spain-for-work) are different. If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years. If you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must [apply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’)](https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_en/tramites_extranjeria_tramite_prorrogaestancia_cortaduracion.php). Until the Entry-Exit System (EES) is fully rolled out, make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit (read ‘New Schengen entry requirements’). If you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area. If your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport. British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control. At Spanish border control, you may need to show: - a return or onward ticket - proof of your travel insurance - you have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation - a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property - an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts ### Using the e-gates Use the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working. If you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped. ### Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period To stay longer, you must [meet the Spanish government’s entry requirements](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-trabajo-por-cuenta-ajena.aspx). If you’re in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. Read more about [entry processes if you live in Spain](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain#passports-and-travel). If you cannot return to the UK before your visa-free limit expires, [contact the Spanish government’s national information service](https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/ayuda_extranjeria/language/en). Dial 060 from a Spanish phoneline (in Spanish, with English speaking operators available). ## New Schengen entry requirements The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out. EES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from 10 April 2026. This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration. On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken. EES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border. Until EES is fully rolled out your passport will continue to be stamped, even if you’ve already been registered for EES. Once EES is fully rolled out, it will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and you will input biometric details every time you enter or exit. If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International and you are asked to register for EES, the information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK. Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will still only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit. Read more [information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system). ## Travelling between Spain and Gibraltar Spanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. If you are travelling to Spain through Gibraltar, [check the travel advice for entry requirements for Gibraltar](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gibraltar). There is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Do not hand over money to anybody claiming there is a charge. ## Unaccompanied minors Spanish law considers anyone aged 17 and under to be a minor. If an unaccompanied minor comes to the attention of the Spanish authorities (particularly in connection with criminal incidents or when in hospital), they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minor’s centre until a parent or guardian is found. ## Vaccine requirements For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see [TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/203/spain#Vaccine_Recommendations). ## Customs rules There are strict rules about what [goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF)](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/static_files/Sede/Tema/Viajeros_Desplazados/Viajeros/Brochure_Travellers_arriving_from_non_EU_countries.pdf). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. ### Taking food into Spain You cannot take [meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries](https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/animal-products-movements/personal-imports_en). There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. ### Taking money into Spain Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave. 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Readable Markdown	This information is for people travelling on a full [‘British citizen’ passport](https://www.gov.uk/types-of-british-nationality) from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the [Spanish Embassy in the UK](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/londres/en/Paginas/index.aspx). ## Passport validity requirements Spain follows [Schengen area rules](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm). Your passport must: - have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago - have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue) Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. [Renew your passport](https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew) if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. ## Dual nationals When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid [British passport](https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports) or [certificate of entitlement](https://www.gov.uk/right-of-abode/apply-for-a-certificate-of-entitlement). See [Dual citizenship](https://www.gov.uk/dual-citizenship). ## Visa requirements You can [travel without a visa to the Schengen area](https://www.gov.uk/travel-to-eu-schengen-area), which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: - as a tourist - to visit family or friends - to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events - for short-term studies or training The requirements for [working in Spain](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-spain-for-work) are different. If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years. If you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must [apply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’)](https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_en/tramites_extranjeria_tramite_prorrogaestancia_cortaduracion.php). Until the Entry-Exit System (EES) is fully rolled out, make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit (read ‘New Schengen entry requirements’). If you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area. If your passport is missing a stamp, show evidence of when and where you entered or left the Schengen area (for example, boarding passes or tickets) and ask the border guards to add the date and location in your passport. British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control. At Spanish border control, you may need to show: - a return or onward ticket - proof of your travel insurance - you have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation - a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property - an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts ### Using the e-gates Use the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working. If you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped. ### Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period To stay longer, you must [meet the Spanish government’s entry requirements](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-trabajo-por-cuenta-ajena.aspx). If you’re in Spain with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit. Read more about [entry processes if you live in Spain](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain#passports-and-travel). If you cannot return to the UK before your visa-free limit expires, [contact the Spanish government’s national information service](https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/ayuda_extranjeria/language/en). Dial 060 from a Spanish phoneline (in Spanish, with English speaking operators available). ## New Schengen entry requirements The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out. EES checks are being introduced in a phased way across external borders, with full operation expected from 10 April 2026. This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and there is no cost for EES registration. On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken. EES may take each passenger a few minutes extra to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border. Until EES is fully rolled out your passport will continue to be stamped, even if you’ve already been registered for EES. Once EES is fully rolled out, it will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays and you will input biometric details every time you enter or exit. If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International and you are asked to register for EES, the information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK. Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years. If you enter the Schengen area again during this time, you will still only need to provide a fingerprint or photo at the border, when you enter and exit. Read more [information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system). ## Travelling between Spain and Gibraltar Spanish border checks can cause delays when crossing between Spain and Gibraltar. If you are travelling to Spain through Gibraltar, [check the travel advice for entry requirements for Gibraltar](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gibraltar). There is no charge to enter or leave Gibraltar. Do not hand over money to anybody claiming there is a charge. ## Unaccompanied minors Spanish law considers anyone aged 17 and under to be a minor. If an unaccompanied minor comes to the attention of the Spanish authorities (particularly in connection with criminal incidents or when in hospital), they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minor’s centre until a parent or guardian is found. ## Vaccine requirements For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see [TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/203/spain#Vaccine_Recommendations). ## Customs rules There are strict rules about what [goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF)](https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/static_files/Sede/Tema/Viajeros_Desplazados/Viajeros/Brochure_Travellers_arriving_from_non_EU_countries.pdf). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. ### Taking food into Spain You cannot take [meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries](https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/animal-products-movements/personal-imports_en). There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. ### Taking money into Spain Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
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