When an alien is not subject to any special provision like having the nationality of a member state of the European Union wants to enter Spain must submit documents such as passports, visas and justifying the reason for his trip.

If the alien intends to reside and work in Spain, you will need a number of special permits as a residence permit authorizing their presence in the country.

Arriving in Spain

To enter Spain it is necessary to submit to the authorities concerned a number of documents, unless you are exempt from this requirement as with diplomats or citizens of certain countries such as the European Union.

The documents should be issued in the country of origin and are required by the authorities at the border or at airports. The lack thereof may mean the denial of entry into the country.

Documents

The documents to be submitted, in addition to which the authorities deem reasonably necessary are:

·  Passport or travel title.

·  Visa, if required to nationals of the country they are applicable.

·  Documents evidencing the reason for the trip or stay.

·  Documents possess the necessary resources to finance the stay as long as anticipated.

Types of visas

Visas are documents that allow the stay (up to 90 days) or residence (over 90 days) in the country. It requested before reaching Spain.

The visas are issued at the Spanish consulate of the country of origin with the documents that were provided. There are different types of visas, depending on the purpose of travel.. The countries whose citizens are required visas are available at the Interior Ministry.

Visa Run

This document is issued in order to enable passage through the country during the course of a trip. It has a maximum validity of five days.

A citizens of certain countries are required also this visa to enter the international zone at airports during transshipments.

Visa stay

This document has a maximum duration of 90 days. It is intended for people who do not intend to look for work or extend their stay in the country more time

They do not have to ask the citizens of a member country of the European Union. This visa does not permit request, after three months, a residence permit in Spain.

Residence Visas

This type of visa allows a stay exceeding 90 daysAmong the reasons why they may claim for their application are relatives or study, among other circumstances.

This permit does not empower its owner to develop during their stay in the country any type of business or self-employed or. If the petition is based on family reunification, it is necessary that the alien resident in the country meets certain requirements.

Visa residence and work

It comes with an initial permit of residence. Some are to find a job and give citizens a maximum period of 90 days to submit an employment contract.

Others are issued with the contract already signed and duration usually comply with the contract. Since it was granted pending the entry into Spain usually can not take more than three months.

It will also be necessary to deliver all documents of people in favor of the request for a residence permit.