Visa information

     Spain warmly welcomes visitors from overseas. Anyone wishing to travel to and enter Spain must have a valid passport and/or the appropriate Spanish Visa. Below are general guidelines and not definitive statements of the law. Since conditions may vary, we recommend that you contact your local Spanish Consulate or Embassy for more information on these requirements.

European Union (EU) citizens

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     Citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may enter Spain with a valid identification card (ID) or passport. Minors traveling with their ID card must have a document that shows parental authorization.

 Non-European Union citizens

     Most non-EU foreigners need a Visa to enter the country. Citizens from the following Passport with Visacountries may only require a valid passport to enter Spain if they are not staying longer than 90 days:

  • A-B: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei
  • C-G: Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala
  • H-M: Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco
  • N-R: Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Republic of Korea, Romania
  • S-Z: San Marino, Singapore, The Vatican, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela

     Citizens from any other country require a valid passport and must request a Visa from the Spanish Consulate of their country of residence. We suggest you apply for the Visa well in advance (two months prior to your departure) to ensure that details are confirmed prior to your departure for the Conference.

     Please note that the Spanish authorities may request documents showing where you will stay, return air tickets or a personal invitation letter. If traveling with a minor, you may be required to provide proof of your relationship and/or permission from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Further information is available at the following link: What documentation is required to travel to Spain?

Letters of invitation

    Organization of AVFA2009 can issue Letters of Invitation upon request to participants presenting papers at the AVFA2009 conference.
If you need a Letter of Invitation, please contact the conference secretariat after acceptance of your paper and provide the following information:

  • Your name.
  • Your mailing address.
  • The address, telephone and fax number of the Spanish Consulate you are applying at.
  • Any other information required by the Spanish Consulate to issue the visa (you should check this before).