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Visa Requirements
Conference attendees must check visa requirements for the Schengen Area and ensure they obtain all necessary travel documents in advance.
Nationals of third States who travel to Spain for stays of up to 90 days (during any period of 180 days) for tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, study, non-work internships or volunteer activities with a duration not exceeding 3 months, or for other non-gainful activities, must meet the entry conditions established in the Schengen Borders Code.
Entry Requirements
- Enter via an authorized border-crossing point.
- Present proof of identity and a valid travel document.
- Present the corresponding visa if required, according to nationality.
- Provide evidence of meeting the conditions for the proposed stay and of possessing sufficient financial resources.
- Not be subject to a ban on entering Spain.
Documents Required for the Visa Application
For Professional Trips
The invitation from a company or authority to participate in a meeting, or documents that prove the existence of a relationship associated with professional activity, or access cards to a trade fair or congress.
For Tourist or Private Visits
The confirmed reservation of an organized trip, or proof of accommodation, or letter of invitation from a private individual (such a letter only proves the availability of accommodation and does not release the traveler from the obligation to meet the other requirements for entry). The proof of accommodation may indicate whether it includes all or part of the traveler’s living expenses.
A letter of invitation can be requested during the registration process. The letter will be sent to the email address used for the registration.
Additional Resources
For more information, please visit the website of the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Union Europea y Cooperaction.
For a list of nationalities requiring a visa, please visit this document.