Paperwork and documentation necessary or recommended for travelling to Spain
Entry to Spain for visits of no more than ninety days over a six month period is subject to the conditions included in the EU 2016/399 regulation of the European Parliament and the Council of March, 2016. Regulation in Spanish. Regulation in English.
Keep medical documentation to hand. Keep medical documentation (European health insurance card, if you have one, and/or private policy) in an accessible place in your luggage. Check the validity and cover before departing. Remember that the European healthcare care only gives access to public healthcare services. If you have taken out travel insurance, check the care clauses abroad and go over the refunding methods that it offers. Although it is not necessary, it is useful to carry a translation of your medical history.
Medication. If you need to take prescription drugs during your journey, either for a specific treatment or due to a chronic pathology, do not forget to take your doctor’s prescriptions with you. The active ingredient appears on them, therefore it will be easier to offer you an alternative if you need it outside your country. However, try to take enough medication with your to last throughout your trip.
Carry the drugs in your hand luggage in their original containers, including the prospectus. Attach a report from your specialist that includes the information about your clinical situation, the prescribed treatment and the prescribed dosage. This medical report is necessary if you need injectable medication and ESSENTIAL when dealing with psychotropic and narcotic drugs.
Travellers’ register. Enrol on the travellers’ register enabled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in each country. At the very least, inform a close friend or relative of the your destination, the dates and the planned itinerary.
Local currency. Although currently in most tourism destinations you can pay with debit and credit cards, it is advisable to carry some local currency with you to pay for small expenses such as bus and metro tickets, a cup of coffee… and small purchases. Find out before travelling what is the legal currency in the destination country; in Spain it is the Euro.
Socket adapters. Throughout the world there are up to 14 different sockets. In addition to the shape of the plug, the voltage and the frequency of the country we are travelling to must be taken into account. If we choose the wrong plug, the apparatus plugged in might not work or could become damaged. In Spain the voltage is 230 W and the Frequency is 50Hz
[Spain
Socket type: C, F
Voltage: 230 W
Frequency: 50 Hz]
Sun protection
In Spain the sun shines strongly virtually all year long. Whether you are travelling to the coast or inland, to the mountains, or you prefer skiing on our slopes, you must protect yourself with suitable creams and physical filters. Caps and wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves and sunglasses will be your best allies. Remember to put cream on your nose, ears and the insteps of your feet and always carry a chap stick for your lips, as well as moisturising lotion for after long days spent in the sun.
Glasses and contact lenses. Keep them to hand and include a spare pair in your luggage to be able to use if they are lost, stolen or broken.
Travel first aid pack
*Important: If you are travelling with children, remember that these medicines have a specific version for children.
Download this brochure to know what to do if you have a health problem in Spain.