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SPAIN: DOCUMENTS
The citizen of a member country of the European Union, can move and reside freely in Spain. For European citizens, an identity card issued by the municipality, valid for expatriation or a passport, is required for entry into Spain. Children and minors must have their own passport / identity card. Citizens of other countries need a passport. A visa is required for citizens of some nationalities.
Driving license: national driving license.
Car insurance: European insurance is valid for driving in Spain with your car.
For the documents needed to travel to Spain, we always recommend checking the country’s official website.
SPAIN: HEALTH INSURANCE, TRAVEL INSURANCE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Hospital medical care in Spain is good across the country. To receive medical assistance it is necessary to present the European Health Insurance Card. As in any trip abroad, it is recommended to take out supplementary travel and health insurance, they cost on average 50 Euros per person and make the trip much more easy in case of problems.
The Spanish health service has a dense network of health centers and hospitals, distributed across the nation. If circumstances require, medical assistance can be provided in the patient’s home. Specialized care is provided in hospitals. There is also an emergency room service in hospitals and in some health centers.
In Spain, medicines must be purchased in pharmacies. You will identify them on the street thanks to a green cross. European citizens will receive the same pharmaceutical services to which the Spaniards are entitled.
Vaccinations: no vaccinations are required for entry into Spain.
SPAIN: TELEPHONES
International dialing code to call Spain: 0034
It is possible to make calls from public telephone booths, these booths work with coins or cards that can be purchased at tobacconists.
SPAIN: MOBILE PHONES
Spain uses the GSM system. As soon as you enter Spanish territory, your operator will automatically connect to the Spanish one with which it has entered into commercial agreements.
Mobile operators: Vodafone, Movistar, Orange, Yoigo.
SPAIN: INTERNET
Internet cafes and Internet points are found in all Spanish cities. You will also find internet connection points at airports, in the main railway and bus stations, as well as in some shopping centers. Most hotels offer free WIFI to their customers.
SPAIN: POWER PLUGS AND ELECTRIC SOCKETS
Electrical appliances in Spain operate at 220 volts AC.50 HZ.
The power plugs and sockets used in Spain are the standard two-plug European-style power plugs and sockets, that is, the type C and F sockets also used in the rest of continental Europe.
SPAIN: CURRENCY AND BANKS
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Banks: They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 14:00.
The climate of Spain.
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