Spain visa for Romanian citizens

Rules can change: confirm on the official site before you travel. imptbalearic.es is a hotel and travel site; it does not issue visas.

Romanian citizens are EU/EEA nationals and benefit from free movement within the Schengen area. For visits to Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera, a valid national identity card or passport is sufficient. No visa is needed for short stays. The same rules apply as for other EU citizens. Always carry the travel document used to enter Spain.

What the status means

Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Spain for short stays. The Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen area, so the same rules apply as on the mainland. A valid national identity card or passport is the only document required for tourism or business visits up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

This status is based on EU free-movement rules. Romanian citizens are not third-country nationals under the EU visa regulation. No special conditions or additional permits are needed for short visits to Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera.

Before you travel and at the border

Check that your identity card or passport is valid for the entire stay. For air travel, a passport is often recommended even if an ID card is accepted. Border officers may ask for proof of return or onward travel, though this is not routine for EU citizens.

Two new EU systems are being introduced: the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). These will affect non-EU travellers. Romanian citizens are not required to register with either system. Check the official EU travel site before travelling for the latest updates.

Arriving on the islands

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) receive flights from many European cities. Romanian citizens pass through EU passport control with their identity card or passport. Formentera has no airport; the usual route is to fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from the port of Eivissa or from Denia on the mainland to La Savina.

Mallorca is a common transit point for flights and ferries to the other islands. Romanian citizens can transit through Mallorca without additional documents. The same free-movement rules apply throughout the Balearic archipelago.

Staying longer, working or studying

For stays longer than 90 days, Romanian citizens need to register with the local authorities. This applies to anyone living, working or studying in Spain for more than three months. The registration is done at the Oficina de Extranjería or the local police station.

A national visa or residence permit is not required for EU citizens, but a registration certificate (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión) must be obtained. Check the official website of the Spanish Ministry of the Interior or the Government Delegation in the Balearic Islands for current procedures.

Step by step

1. Ensure you have a valid national identity card or passport.
2. Book your flights and accommodation for Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera.
3. Travel to Spain; present your ID card or passport at border control.
4. If staying over three months, register at the local Oficina de Extranjería.
5. Carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for medical cover.
6. Check the official EU travel site before departure for any system updates.

Documents

• Valid national identity card or passport
• Return or onward travel ticket (recommended)
• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
• Travel insurance (optional but advised)
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or rental agreement)

ETIAS and EES: new EU entry systems are being introduced. Check travel-europe.europa.eu before you travel.

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