Red Tape and Visas
Citizens of EU countries, including Britain and Ireland, need only a valid national identity card or passport to enter Spain for up to ninety days. Other Europeans, US citizens, Canadians and New Zealand citizens require a passport but no visa and can stay for up to ninety days. Australians do not need a visa for stays of up to thirty days; for a longer visit (up to ninety days), a visa should be obtained in advance of travelling. Visa requirements do change and it's always advisable to check the current situation before leaving home. To stay longer, you need to apply for a permiso de residencia (residence permit) once in Spain. You'll either have to produce proof that you have sufficient funds to be able to support yourself without working - easiest done by keeping bank exchange forms every time you change money - or you'll have to have a contract of employment ( contrato de trabajo ) or become self-employed (for example, as a teacher), which involves registering at the tax office. We've listed details of the office in Barcelona dealing with residence permits, as well as foreign consulates in Barcelona . Other nationalities will either need to get a special visa from a Spanish consulate before departure, or can apply for one ninety-day visa extension, showing proof of sufficient funds
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