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Useful Information

CLOSEST EMBASSIES AND CONSULAR AGENCIES IN THE ITINERARY AREA

Castilian Route

U.S. Embassy Madrid

Calle Serrano, 75

28006 Madrid, Spain

Telephone: (34) 91-587-2200

Emergency telephone: (34) 91-587-2200

Fax: (34) 91-587-2303

E-mail: askacs@state.gov

Islamic Heritage Route Route

South Spain Route

Travel Requirements

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

3 months validity beyond your date of departure.

1 blank passport page per entry and exit.

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

1 page per stamp

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

No visa required for less than 90 days.

VACCINATIONS:

No vaccinations required.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

If you bring or take the equivalent of 10,000 Euros (approximately $10,600 USD) or more in cash or other payment methods into or out of Spain, you must file a tax declaration with Spanish Customs.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

If you bring or take the equivalent of 10,000 Euros (approximately $10,600 USD) or more in cash or other payment methods into or out of Spain, you must file a tax declaration with Spanish Customs.

TRAVELLING THROUGH EUROPE:

It is important to be familiar with the Schengen Agreement requirements when traveling through European countries.

Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your period of stay if you plan on transiting a Schengen country. We recommend you have at least 6 month’s validity remaining.
You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket.
For more information: Schengen Visa.

Safety tips

Spain is one of the safest countries of the world but before embarking on your journey, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the practicalities of safety and emergency services within Spain. One of the biggest advantages of our travel itinerary is that we will be visiting rural destinations and you will be under our safety umbrella most of the time. However, it is worth noting that pickpocketing is possible when visiting downtown areas. We will brief you on this, making you aware of your personal belongings to always be under control.

Follow these tips to stay safe:

Use common sense. Stay alert to your surroundings.
Take the same personal security measures you would take at a large city or tourist destination.
Always keep track of your passport, including on flights and other transportation.
There have been reports of passports being stolen on planes to and from Spain, changing gates, collecting luggage at baggage claim, or while waiting for a taxi.
Do not let your guard down when you pass through security at any airport. This is particularly true at the Barcelona International Airport.
Keep track of all personal belongings when picking up rental cars or while waiting for taxis.
Never leave bags unattended. Keep valuables like passports, cash, and phones in a safe spot, not in outer pockets or on tables or floors.
Don't leave bags on chairs, counters, or on top of our suitcase or travel bag. Do not leave bags out of your control in places like hotel lobbies, train stations, car rental places, airports, or restaurants.
Avoid carrying your passport unless needed for travel, especially in tourist areas. Instead, carry a copy or photo of your passport's bio page.
Consider leaving your passport in a secure place, like a hotel safe. You will need your passport to check in to any hotel in Spain, and you may need it for trains.

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