Romania→Spain
Romania to Spain
Do I need a visa for Spain?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Spain for a short tourist visit; you board with your travel document only. This permission does not allow paid work or study during your stay.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Spain on an ordinary Romanian passport or on a Romanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Your travel document must be valid at the time of entry.
Are vaccinations required for Spain?
No vaccinations are required to enter Spain for this route.
The official guidance suggests consulting national public-health travel advice before you go.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days for Romanian tourists.
Do not plan to work or study while on this tourist permission.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults — a Romanian passport or national identity card — and no additional parental-consent or notarised paperwork is required for this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Health insurance is a condition of entry to Spain for this route; you must have travel medical insurance that covers you during your stay. The embassy guidance also recommends checking whether a private policy or the European Health Insurance Card provides appropriate cover in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel to Spain with my Romanian ID card or driving licence?
You may use a Romanian national identity card or an ordinary Romanian passport to enter Spain; a driving licence or a temporary passport will not be accepted for entry on this route.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds at the border?
Spanish authorities do not require you to show proof of funds for a short tourist stay; you will not be asked to present bank statements or cash as a routine entry requirement.
Do I need to complete an arrival or entry form when I arrive in Spain?
There is no arrival card or electronic entry form for this route; you travel with your accepted travel document only.
Is travel insurance required to enter Spain?
Travel medical insurance is a condition of entry to Spain for this route; make sure you have insurance that provides health cover for your stay.
My private travel insurance is from a company in Romania — how do I know it will work in Spain?
If you have private travel insurance, check that the policy is valid in Spain and that the insurer’s contact details apply there; the embassy advises verifying insurer coverage in the destination.
How long am I allowed to stay in Spain on a tourist visit?
Spanish entry permits a stay of up to 90 days per entry for Romanian tourists.
What documents do my children need to travel with me?
Children and teenagers under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults — a Romanian passport or national identity card — and no additional parental-consent paperwork is required.
What happens if my passport is expired or nearly expired?
If your passport or ID is not valid at the time you try to travel, Spanish authorities will not accept it; you must travel with one of the accepted, valid documents listed for entry.
Who do I contact for consular help in Spain?
If you need consular assistance while in Spain, Romania maintains an embassy in Madrid and several consulates (Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Ciudad Real, Almería, Valencia); their websites and phone numbers are listed by the embassy for consular help.
Can I work or study in Spain on this tourist entry?
This short tourist entry does not permit paid work or study; the tourist permission is for temporary visits only and does not allow employment or enrolment in courses leading to study.
Do I have to register with local authorities after I arrive in Spain?
There is no requirement to register on arrival in Spain and no arrival registration process applies for this tourist route.
Can I apply for entry permission at the Spanish embassy in Romania?
The embassy’s website and consular contacts are provided for consular assistance only; they are not an application route because no visa or pre-travel authorisation is needed for Romanian tourists.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required before travel for Romanian tourists: you travel with an accepted travel document and travel insurance. For consular assistance while in Spain, Romania maintains an embassy in Madrid and several consulates (Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Ciudad Real, Almería, Valencia); the embassy website is listed for consular help.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Spain — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Spain
Europe
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Flamenco, Bullfighting, Historic Cities
- Food
- Paella, Tapas, Jamón ibérico