Spain visa for Sammarinese citizens

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Sammarinese citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Spain, including the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. The visa exemption covers the entire Schengen area. A stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies to tourism, family visits or business trips. Always check the latest rules before travelling.

What the status means

San Marino is listed in Annex II of the EU visa regulation. This means Sammarinese passport holders can enter Spain without a visa for short stays. The stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. The count includes all days spent in any Schengen country.

The exemption applies to all Schengen states. A trip to Ibiza, Menorca or Formentera counts towards the 90-day limit. The rules are the same for all Spanish territory. No special conditions apply to Sammarinese citizens.

Before you travel and at the border

Check that your passport is valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date from the Schengen area. It must have been issued within the previous ten years. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation and sufficient funds.

New EU systems called ETIAS and EES are being introduced. ETIAS will require a travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers. EES will register entry and exit. Check the official EU website at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ before travelling for current status.

Arriving on the islands

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) and Menorca Airport (MAH) receive flights from mainland Spain and other Schengen countries. Formentera has no airport. To reach Formentera, fly to Ibiza and take a ferry from the port of Eivissa to La Savina. Mallorca is a transit point only; its sights are not covered by this guide.

At the airport or ferry port, have your passport ready. Border checks may be random or systematic. If arriving from a non-Schengen country, expect a full passport check. Keep your travel documents accessible.

Staying longer, working or studying

A visa-free stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. For longer stays, a national visa or residence permit is required. This applies to work, study or long-term tourism. Apply at the Spanish consulate in Italy or the nearest Spanish embassy.

Check the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Consulate General of Spain for current requirements. Rules change. The visa page on this site does not issue visas. Always verify the latest information before making plans.

Step by step

1. Check your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Schengen.
2. Check the status of ETIAS and EES on the official EU travel website before travelling.
3. Book your flights and accommodation, and arrange travel insurance.
4. Carry proof of accommodation, return ticket and sufficient funds for the stay.
5. At the border, present your passport and be ready to answer questions about your trip.
6. Keep track of your days in the Schengen area to stay within the 90/180-day limit.

Documents

• Valid passport (at least three months beyond departure, issued within ten years)
• Return or onward ticket
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
• Travel insurance (recommended)

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

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