Spain for citizens of Switzerland

🔑 How to enter to Spain from Switzerland

To enter Spain, Swiss citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Spain, check whether your Swiss passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Spain and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Swiss passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Swiss passport.

✅ Requirements for Swiss citizens to visit Spain with tourist visa

• Swiss citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Spain. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Swiss citizens on the territory of Spain is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Switzerland require a visa to visit the Spain?

   Swiss citizens do not need a visa to visit the Spain.

2. What happens if a Swiss passport holder stays in Spain longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Spain is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Spain is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Switzerland need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Spain without a visa?

   Spanish immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Swiss citizens to enter Spain without a visa?

   Swiss citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Spain.

5. Can Swiss work or study during the visa-free stay in Spain?

   The Spain visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Spain Swiss citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.