Helpful resources 

• Embassy of Spain in the United States.
• U.S. Travelers in Europe’s Schengen Area
• Schengen Area Visa Information
• Dual Nationality
• Prevention of International Child Abduction
• Customs Regulations

Traveling through Europe: It is important to be familiar with the Schengen Agreement requirements when traveling through European countries.

• Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your period of stay if you plan on transiting a Schengen country. We recommend you have at least 6 month’s validity remaining. 
• You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket.  
• For more information: Schengen Visa.

Students and athletes:

Students, prospective students, and athletes should visit the Embassy of Spain for additional information on entry requirements.

• You must have a visa to participate in athletic or study programs. 
• U.S. students and athletes have been denied entry and held at Spanish airports because they didn't have the right visa.
• If your coach or program says you don't need a visa to study or play sports in Spain, confirm it with the nearest Spanish consulate before you travel.

U.S. citizen minors living in Spain

• Parents and guardians should prepare a notarized, written permission. It should allow their minor children to travel to or from Spain alone or with someone else. 
• All Spanish minors, including dual U.S. citizens, must have this parental permission to travel without a parent or guardian. 
• Spanish authorities have sometimes blocked U.S. citizen minors from leaving the country when traveling without a parent or guardian.

HIV/AIDS restrictions:

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Spain.