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Useful Information about Spain
Useful Information about Spain
If you are planning to travel to Spain or to stay here for a longer period there is a lot of information which will be helpful for you to know before visiting Spain. In this section you can find information about Visa requirements, advice on where to buy essential things as stamps and bus tickets (see below), general opening hours and how to convert from miles to km. See also our special section move to Spain with useful information if you are planning to move to Spain.
Where to buy stamps, bus tickets and telephone cards
In Spain the easiest way to buy stamps, bus/metro tickets and telephone
cards are through the small shops known as "Estancos" (although
the door sign says "Tabacos"). The "Estancos" also
sell tobacco products and can be found on every street throughout the
country. It is also possible to buy stamps in the post office and some
paper shops and bus/metro tickets in most of the bus/metro stations.
VISA
In compliance with the EU regulations citizens from a country member of
the European Union do not require a Visa and can stay in Spain as long
as wanted. The following nationalities can stay for up to 3 months without
a Visa: Australia, Canada, Japan, US, Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia,
Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland,
Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta,
Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway,
Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia,
Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela. For other nationalities
or long term stays over 3 months a visa is necesary.
Driving in Spain
Drivers from all non-EU countries except Switzerland must hold a Green
Card with the insurance policy covering the cost of assistance in case
of accident. This is always included when renting a car in a legal car
rental company.