Passports.
You need a passport to enter Spain
. While there is no minimum passport validity requirement, your passport must be valid for the planned period of your stay.
Can you travel to Spain with a driver's Licence?
The ID of your country is valid to enter Spain.
A driving license does not count as an ID here
. Minors traveling with their identity cards must also present a parental authorization, otherwise, they could be denied entrance.
Can you travel from Ireland to Europe without a passport?
As Ireland is not a party to the Schengen Agreement,
Irish citizens must present a passport when entering other EU Member States
. Similarly, all EU citizens entering Ireland will be required to present a passport or a valid national identity card.
Do I need a negative Covid test to enter Spain?
Entry and Exit Requirements for Spain
On essential travel (such as workers and students with specific long term visas)
if they show they are vaccinated , have a recovery certificate , or show a negative COVID test
. Minors up to 12 years of age do not have to show vaccination or negative COVID test.
How long can I stay in Spain with an Irish passport?
Irish citizens can stay in Spain for
up to 3 months
without needing to obtain Spanish residency. For a stay longer than 3 months, you need to apply for residency after arriving in Spain. Alternatively, you can leave and re-enter Spain before the 3-month mark.
How long do you need on your passport to travel to Spain from Ireland?
The passport will always need to be valid
three months
beyond the expected stay in the country. Before booking a trip, not just to Spain but to any country within the Schengen Area, it is a good idea to check the passport validity.
What are the benefits of having an Irish passport after Brexit?
Advantages of holding an Irish passport
You can travel freely throughout the 28 member states of the EU to live and work
. If you have children, they will be granted Irish and EU citizenship. You and your children will be able to access educational opportunities in Europe at a very low cost.
Can you travel on Ryanair without a passport?
Ryanair passengers travelling internationally are required to present a valid passport
. A driving license is not accepted as a travel document on international flights.” If it's a domestic flight within the UK then no photo ID is required for children under 16 travelling with a person over 16.
Can EU citizens travel without passport?
Entry. EU citizens are entitled to travel to any other EU country without any special formalities. In order to travel to other EU countries,
travellers simply have to possess and carry a valid passport or a valid ID card
.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Spain in 2021?
Most drivers will not need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in all EU countries such as France and Spain after 1 January 2021
– but there are a few exceptions that mean drivers could need to obtain one.
Can I drive my UK car in Spain after Brexit?
Immediately after Brexit
Your UK licence will remain valid for driving in Spain for 9 months
, (assumed to be 31/09/2021). Thereafter, the licence needs to be exchanged within 6 months of arrival in Spain.
What documents do I need to drive to Spain?
- Full and valid driver's licence.
- V5C.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Passport/national ID.
- Motor insurance green card.
- Reflective jackets.
- Warning triangles.
- Spare pair of spectacles (for those who use glasses while driving)
Can I travel to Spain after recovering from Covid?
Do I have to travel with the certificate or document proving vaccination against COVID-19/diagnostic test/ recovery of COVID-19 to enter Spain? As part of the documentary control carried out at the points of entry,
passengers may be asked, at any time, for proof of vaccination/diagnostic test/recovery of COVID-19
.
What are the rules in Spain for Covid?
- social distancing of 1.5 metres.
- obligatory use of face masks in enclosed public spaces and at some large outdoor events (see Use of facemasks)
- abide by any safety measures put in place by establishments such as hotels, bars, shops and restaurants to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
What forms do I have to fill in to go to Spain?
What form do I need to fly to Spain? Travellers coming to Spain from abroad must complete the
Formulario de Control Sanitario (FCS), or “Health Control Form”
. This is an online form that asks the individual to provide information about themselves, their travel plans, and their health.
Can I live in Spain if my wife has an Irish passport?
Criteria for residency in Spain as an Irish passport holder
The requirements are the same as for any EU passport holder proof of economic sustainability, healthcare and proof of where you are living
.
Can I have Irish and Spanish passport?
Yes, the Spanish Civil Code does allow dual citizenship, but just under certain circumstances
. As a general rule, when you apply for and are granted Spanish nationality by residency, you must renounce your prior citizenship.
What does an Irish passport entitle me to?
Your Irish passport allows you to travel abroad and entitles you to
certain diplomatic support services from Irish embassies if you get into difficulty abroad
. While your Irish passport is an internationally recognised travel document, it does not give you an automatic right to enter other countries.
Can you travel from Ireland to England without a passport?
There are no routine passport controls in operation for Irish and UK citizens travelling between the 2 countries
. However, you must show identification to board a ferry or an airplane, and some airlines and sea carriers only accept a passport as valid identification.
Do you need 6 months on your passport to travel to Spain from Ireland?
You need to have at least six months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland)
.
How long must passport be valid for Spain?
Your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be: less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue') valid for
at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave
(check the ‘expiry date')
Can I get an Irish passport if my grandmother was Irish?
Citizenship through descent from Irish grandparent
If one of your grandparents was born in Ireland, but neither of your parents was born in Ireland, you may become an Irish citizen
. You will need to have your birth registered in the Foreign Births Register.
Is Irish passport better than British?
Right now, an Irish passport holds the Individual Power Rank of 20 on our Passport Index, placing it
significantly below the UK
(7) and just above Canada (22).
Can I hold a UK and Irish passport?
People born in Northern Ireland are generally considered British citizens by birth under the British Nationality Act 1981. However,
such individuals can choose to identify as Irish, British, or both, and have the right to hold both British and Irish citizenship
.
Can you fly to Dublin without a passport Ryanair?
Ryanair's conditions are clear
you require a passport
. You can fly to Ireland on a drivers licence, I did it two weeks ago, just with Aer Lingus.
Do you need a passport to fly from Kerry to Dublin?
Departing from Ireland:
If you are travelling internationally,
a valid passport is normally required
. For some countries your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your intended return, and you may also need a visa.
Can you fly to Ireland without a passport Ryanair?
Most people need a valid passport to enter the Republic or Northern Ireland
but there are some exceptions: If you're a UK citizen, you can also use official photo identification. If you're an EU citizen, you can also use a national identity card.
