Home Visa Pathways Tourist & Short-Stay Checklist migrate.es Spain Relocation Guide Tourist & Short-Stay Visa Checklist Total time 15-30 days (Schengen visa applicants) — instant for visa-free Total cost €0 (visa-free) or €80 (Schengen visa) + travel insurance Steps 13 across 4 stages For0 of 13 complete🖨️ Print🔗 Share↻ ResetBefore you bookConfirm your nationality is visa-free or check Schengen visa requirementsUS, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, etc. enter visa-free. Most African and South/Southeast Asian countries need a Type C Schengen visa.Check passport validity3+ months beyond your planned departure date, 2 blank pages.Calculate your 90/180 day balanceAdd up days spent in any Schengen country over the past 180 days. ETIAS is delayed to Q4 2026 and is NOT yet required.Documents to gatherValid passport (3+ months remaining beyond return date)Travel insurance (€30,000+ medical coverage, Schengen-valid)Required for Schengen visa applicants; strongly recommended for visa-free travelers.Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, rental, host letter)Return or onward flight ticketAirlines and border officers commonly ask for this.Proof of funds (bank statements, 3-6 months) (optional)If you need a Schengen visaBook a consular appointment via VFS/BLS or the Spanish consulateSubmit application in person with biometrics if first-timePay €80 (adults), €40 (children 6-12), free under 6.Wait 15-30 days for processingUp to 45 days in complex cases.At the borderRegister your biometrics for EESLive since April 10, 2026. First entry takes 3-5 extra minutes; subsequent entries are faster.Carry proof of accommodation and funds in your hand luggage ← Back to the full Tourist & Short-Stay guide
