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SpainLevel 2/4

Level published by the State Department on 31.07.2026 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily

Spain — official level as of 13 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 2/4 — “Exercise Increased Caution”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no area of the country is classified red or orange
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no travel advised against
source reviewed 12 August 2026
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel
The four readings on record agree: no restriction on the whole country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

All 207 countries compared, advisory by advisory →

How we read these four advisories

Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Where are you right now in Spain?

Doctors — Madrid39
DrCentro de Salud Las Cortes0.3 km

near Carrera de San Jerónimo

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DrDoctor Fernando Caudevilla0.9 km

3 Calle de la Alameda Madrid

DrCentro Salud Palma Norte1.2 km

59 Calle de la Palma Madrid

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DrCMS Arganzuela1.4 km

near Calle del Concejal Benito Martín Lozano

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DrGloria Vañó1.5 km

36 Calle de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal Madrid

DrDr Emilio Santos - Ginecología1.6 km

7 Calle de Goya Madrid

DrCentro Médico Conde Duque1.6 km

21 Calle del Conde Duque Madrid
Mo-Fr 08:30-20:30; Jan 02,05,Dec 26 08:30-15:00

DrClínica Frontela1.7 km

14 Plaza del Conde del Valle de Suchil Madrid
transplant

DrCentro de Salud Argüelles1.8 km

11 Calle de Quintana Madrid

DrClínica Baviera1.8 km

20 Paseo de la Castellana Madrid

DrClínica Universal1.9 km

near Paseo de Eduardo Dato

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DrCentro de Salud Guzmán el Bueno1.9 km

11 Calle de Guzmán el Bueno

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DrCentro de Salud Cáceres2.1 km

4 Calle de Cáceres Madrid

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DrCentro de Salud Pacífico2.4 km

21 Calle Reyes Magos Madrid

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DrClínica Madrid Vascular2.4 km

near Calle de Narváez

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DrLe Santé2.4 km

2 Calle de Narciso Serra Madrid

DrCentro de Salud Adelfas2.9 km

190 Avenida de la Ciudad de Barcelona Madrid
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00

DrDorsia Clínicas3.1 km

Calle de Santa Engracia
Mo-Fr 09:30-21:30; Sa 11:00-15:00

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DrReconocimientos Lucero3.8 km

near Calle de Sepúlveda

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DrPsicotécnico3.9 km

near Calle de Río de Oro

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DrTu podólogo4.3 km

near Calle General Cabrera

DrCentro Médico Estético Andrea Rodríguez4.6 km

near Calle de Villagarcía
Tu-Fr 10:00-15:00,16:00-20:00

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DrCristina Álvarez. Medicina estética4.9 km

7 Calle de Potosí

DrInstituto de Investigación del Sueño5.0 km

near Avenida de Alberto Alcocer

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DrCentro de Salud Bustarviejo5.1 km

near Calle de Bustarviejo

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DrCentro de Especialidades José Marvá5.2 km

317 Calle de Bravo Murillo

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DrClínica del Pie5.4 km

near Calle de San Restituto

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DrClínica González & Campos5.6 km

3 Plaza de Castilla Madrid
dermatology;paediatric_dentistry;maxillofacial_surgery;orthodontics;facial_surge

DrCentro de Salud Nuestra Señora de Fátima5.7 km

93 Avenida de Nuestra Señora de Fátima

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DrCentro de Salud Isla de Oza6.1 km

6 Calle San Martín de Porres

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DrClínica Colmenero6.1 km

61 Avenida de Pío XII Madrid
Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr 09:00-15:43

DrPodomás6.7 km

near Calle de Pan y Toros

DrCentro Médico El Pilar6.8 km

near Avenida de Monforte de Lemos

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DrCentro Médico Valdesalud7.1 km

45 Bulevar de Indalecio Prieto Madrid

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DrCentro Médico Valdebernardo7.1 km

14 Calle de los Juglares Madrid

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DrCentro Salud Potes7.4 km

near Calle de Potes

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DrClínica Melisa7.5 km

16 Calle de Aldeanueva de la Vera Madrid

DrCentro de Salud Virgen Begoña7.7 km

near Calle San Modesto

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DrClínica Dental Dra. Ceballos7.8 km

near Calle Virgen de Aránzazu
dentist

Pharmacies — Madrid40
+Pharmacie0.3 km

13 Calle Mayor

+Farmacia 24 horas0.3 km

14 Calle Preciados Madrid
24/7

+Pharmacie0.4 km

26 Gran Vía Madrid

+Pharmacie0.6 km

8 Plaza de San Miguel Madrid

+Farmacia de la Paloma0.6 km

46 Calle de Toledo
24/7

+Farmacia Cuchilleros0.6 km

12 Calle de Cuchilleros Madrid
Mo-Fr 09:30-13:45,17:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-13:45

+Pharmacie0.6 km

5 Plaza de Puerta Cerrada

+Farmacia la Latina0.7 km

53 Calle de Toledo

+Parafarmacia, herbolario0.7 km

Madrid

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+Lda. María Carmen Lejeune Dopico0.8 km

10 Calle de Fúcar Madrid

+Pharmacie0.8 km

56 Calle de Lavapiés Madrid

+Pharmacie0.8 km

47 Calle de la Cava Baja

+Farmacia de la Fe0.9 km

41 Calle de Zurita Madrid
Mo-Su 09:30-13:45,17:00-20:00

+Pharmacie0.9 km

109 Calle de Atocha Madrid

+Pharmacie1.0 km

66 Calle de Toledo

+Lda Bárbara Riginelli1.0 km

19 Calle de Argumosa Madrid

+Pharmacie1.0 km

7 Calle de los Reyes Madrid

+Farmacia De La Fuentecilla1.1 km

105 Calle de Toledo
Mo-Sa 09:30-21:30

+Farmacia Loureda Lopez Maria Del Carmen1.1 km

83 Calle de Fuencarral
Mo-Su 09:30-21:30

+Farmacia Echarri Torres1.1 km

114 Calle de Atocha Madrid

+Farmacia Sánchez Sánchez1.1 km

110 Calle de Atocha Madrid

+Pharmacie1.2 km

85 Calle del Mesón de Paredes Madrid
Mo-Fr 09:30-13:45,17:00-20:00 "al 15 de junio 2024"; Sa 10:00-13:45 "al 15 de ju

+Pharmacie1.2 km

3 Calle Capitán Salazar Martínez Madrid

+Pharmacie1.2 km

30 Calle de Argumosa Madrid

+La botica de Argensola1.2 km

12 Calle de Argensola

+Farmacia Nutricionista Santa Teresa1.2 km

3 Calle de Santa Teresa
Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa,Su 09:30-21:30

+Farmacia Ldas Ulierte1.3 km

8 Ronda de Toledo
Mo-Fr 09:30-13:45,17:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-13:45

+Farmacia Angel Calatrava Parras1.3 km

28 Ronda de Toledo Madrid
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa,Su,PH 09:30-15:00

+Farmacia José Carlos Areses1.3 km

13 Calle del General Castaños Madrid

+Pharmacie1.4 km

16 Calle de la Princesa Madrid

+Lda. Elena Salgado Rodríguez1.4 km

8 Glorieta de Ruiz Jiménez

+Pharmacie1.5 km

4 Calle de Sandoval

+Puerta de Atocha1.7 km

17 Paseo de la Infanta Isabel Madrid
Mo-Fr 09:30-20:30; Sa 10:00-14:00

+Pharmacie1.7 km

25 Paseo de Juan Antonio Vallejo-Nájera Botas

+Pharmacie1.7 km

19 Calle de Goya Madrid

+Pharmacie1.8 km

12 Calle de Goya Madrid

+Pharmacie1.9 km

5 Calle de Carmen Cobeña

+Doña Berenguela farmacia2.0 km

9 Calle de Doña Berenguela

+Pharmacie2.0 km

42 Paseo de la Ermita del Santo

+Pharmacie2.0 km

55 Calle de Goya Madrid

Official — Madrid6
Consulates and embassies 6
AHaiti1.0 km

near Calle del Marqués del Duero

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AEmbajada de Bélgica1.8 km

18 Paseo de la Castellana Madrid

AEmbajada de Perú2.3 km

70 Calle de Zurbano Madrid
Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00

AEmbajada de Vietnam5.0 km

54 Avenida de Alfonso XIII Madrid

AEmbajada de la República Popular China5.7 km

113 Calle de Arturo Soria Madrid

AEmbajada de la República de Sudán6.7 km

63 Avenida de Miraflores Madrid

Police — Madrid7
PPolice0.6 km

Plaza de Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta Madrid

PPolice0.8 km

17 Calle de la Luna Madrid

POficina de Mediodía. DNI y Pasaporte1.8 km

47 Posterior Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto Madrid
Mo-Th 09:00-14:30,15:30-18:30; Fr 09:00-14:30; PH off

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PDirección General de la Policía2.8 km

90 Calle del General Pardiñas

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POficina Atención al Ciudadano. Guardia Civil3.3 km

near Calle de Sotomayor

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PPolicía Nacional - Oficina Pasaportes y DNI.5.4 km

2 Calle de Santa Valentina

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PPolicía Nacional - División de Formación y Perfeccionamiento.6.4 km

near Calle de José Bardasano Baos

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Transport — Madrid18
Airports 1
TBase Aérea de Getafe13.4 km
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Stations 8
TEmbajadores1.3 km

near Glorieta de Embajadores

TLaguna4.1 km

near Calle de la Alhambra

TDoce de Octubre4.2 km

near Calle del Doctor Tolosa Latour

TMaestra Justa Freire-Polideportivo Aluche6.7 km

near Avenida de Las Águilas

TVillaverde Bajo7.3 km

Madrid

TPuente Alcocer7.4 km

near Calle de Alcocer

TLas Águilas7.7 km

near Avenida de Las Águilas

TFuencarral9.6 km
Bus 1
TFelipe II2.4 km

near Avenida Felipe II

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Taxis 8
TTaxi0.2 km

Calle de Arlabán

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TTaxi0.3 km

Plaza del Ángel Madrid

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TTaxi0.8 km

Plaza de la Lealtad

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TTaxi0.9 km

Paseo del Prado

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TTaxi0.9 km

Calle de Prim

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TAtocha1.6 km

near Intercambiador de Atocha

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TTaxi1.7 km

Calle de Villanueva

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TTaxi2.0 km

Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo Madrid

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The next 7 days around Madrid Europe/MadridMET Norway ↗read 13.10.2026

Wed 14 Oct16–27°mainly clear
Thu 15 Oct15–25°partly cloudy
Fri 16 Oct15–26°partly cloudy
Sat 17 Oct13–22°showers · 1.5 mm
Sun 18 Oct8–19°overcast
Mon 19 Oct6–17°partly cloudy · 0.4 mm
Tue 20 Oct9–20°rain · 1.0 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

10-13 1.7 · 10-14 1.6 · 10-15 1.6 · 10-16 1.6 · 10-17 1.6 · 10-18 1.8 · 10-19 1.7 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

No geolocated event in this country at this reading.

No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.

No news located around Madrid in this reading.

The country feed →

National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines8

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Spain. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Spain.

MeaslesCDC ↗

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…

RabiesCDC ↗

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Spain. If rabies exposures occur while in Spain, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025

CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
Avoid bugs
  • Dengue — Mosquito bite
  • Leishmaniasis — Sand fly bite
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Risks in figures

Tuberculosis — cases per 100,000
Spain8 2024
Switzerland5 2024
France8 2024

Low incidence, comparable to Europe.

Children vaccinated against measles (%)
Spain97 2024
Switzerland96 2024
France95 2024

High coverage.

World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • Consult your doctor or an international vaccination centre before departure to assess your health and receive vaccination recommendations. France Diplomatie
  • Pack only necessary medications in original packaging with original labels, accompanied by a prescription with international non-proprietary names; verify medications are authorised in your destination. France Diplomatie
  • Ensure you are up to date with French vaccination schedule, particularly against diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, pertussis and measles; some countries may request your vaccination record. France Diplomatie
  • West Nile Virus cases have been reported in Cadiz and Seville provinces; no vaccine exists, so prevent mosquito bites by wearing long clothing, applying repellent, and using insecticide-treated nets. France Diplomatie
  • Check at least eight weeks before travel that your destination provides needed healthcare and obtain appropriate travel insurance; dial 112 for emergencies and contact your insurance company immediately. Foreign Office
  • British nationals need a Global Health Insurance Card or European Health Insurance Card for medically necessary state healthcare in Spain; these do not cover travel changes, repatriation or non-urgent treatment. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 13.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French

Medical care

Les soins médicaux sont assurés. Pour tout traitement médical la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. Institution commune LAMal

Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l’importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages

France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Recommandations pour la santé

Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.

Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .

Vaccinations

Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.

Maladies transmises par les moustiques

Fièvre du Nil occidental (West Nile Virus)

La fièvre du Nil occidental ( West Nile Virus ) est une maladie des oiseaux transmise à l’humain par l’intermédiaire de piqûres de moustiques infectés.

La maladie est souvent asymptomatique ou bénigne (fièvre, maux de tête, douleurs musculaires, frissons, éruption cutanée) mais dans de rares cas, des complications de type neurologique peuvent survenir (méningite, encéphalite) et entrainer des séquelles voire le décès.

Il n’existe pas de vaccin contre cette maladie pour les humains, la prévention repose uniquement sur la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur et le site du ministère de la Santé .

Plusieurs cas de malades infectés par le virus du Nil Occidental ont été rapportés dans les provinces de Cadix et Séville. Le ministre de la Santé espagnol considère le risque modéré dans les provinces du sud concernées et mineur dans le reste du pays.

Mesures générales de prévention des piqûres de moustiques
  • Porter des vêtements longs et couvrants ;
  • Appliquer des produits répulsifs cutanés sur les zones découvertes du corps ;
  • Protéger son logement (moustiquaires imprégnées d’insecticide, diffuseurs électriques, serpentins à l’extérieur, climatisation, etc.) ;
  • Détruire les sites potentiels de reproduction des moustiques (récipients d’eau stagnante comme les soucoupes sous les pots de fleurs, les gouttières, les pneus, etc.).

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .

Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccine recommendations for Spain
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you’ll face in Spain , including:

  • dengue
  • biting insects and ticks

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Spain. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries. There are details in the guide to getting healthcare in Spain .

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

Healthcare in Spain

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Spain where some staff will speak English.

Health insurance cards

To get medically necessary state healthcare in Spain, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).

The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:

  • how to apply for a GHIC
  • how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
  • who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC
  • what treatment counts as medically necessary

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:

  • changes to travel and accommodation bookings
  • additional standard costs for treatment
  • medical repatriation to the UK
  • treatment that is ruled non-urgent

There is more guidance on healthcare if you’re visiting Spain . There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Spain .

Hospital treatment

If you need hospital treatment in Spain, you’re more likely to receive appropriate care in public healthcare facilities. However, in some tourist areas there may not be any public healthcare facilities nearby. Your insurance or medical assistance company will be able to provide further details.

Some hotels may call private doctors or ambulances to take patients to private hospitals. The GHIC or EHIC will not be accepted there.

Use of face masks

Due to an increase in respiratory infections such as flu and COVID-19, you may have to wear a face mask at doctors’ surgeries, hospitals and pharmacies. Rules on face masks may vary by region. Follow the advice of the local authorities and make sure you are aware of the measures in place.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also guidance on TravelHealthPro .

TravelHealthPro ↗

Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.

The comparator

What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.

In brief
  • National level “Exercise a high degree of caution”; no region named (advisory of 09.10.2026). Global Affairs Canada
  • Advises against neither the country nor any area (reviewed 12.08.2026). Foreign Office
  • The security page lists no red or orange area (page of 05.03.2026). France Diplomatie
  • Level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution (advisory of 31.07.2026). State Department

The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.

Madrid (Community of Madrid) is in no region these official readings advise against.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Ceuta — Country-wide vigilanceMelilla — Country-wide vigilanceNavarre — Country-wide vigilanceGipuzkoa — Country-wide vigilanceHuesca — Country-wide vigilanceLleida — Country-wide vigilanceGirona — Country-wide vigilanceBadajoz — Country-wide vigilanceCádiz — Country-wide vigilanceOurense — Country-wide vigilanceCáceres — Country-wide vigilanceSalamanca — Country-wide vigilanceZamora — Country-wide vigilancePontevedra — Country-wide vigilanceHuelva — Country-wide vigilanceBarcelona — Country-wide vigilanceTarragona — Country-wide vigilanceCastellón — Country-wide vigilanceValencia — Country-wide vigilanceAlicante — Country-wide vigilanceMurcia — Country-wide vigilanceAlmería — Country-wide vigilanceGranada — Country-wide vigilanceMálaga — Country-wide vigilanceSeville — Country-wide vigilanceA Coruña — Country-wide vigilanceLugo — Country-wide vigilanceAsturias — Country-wide vigilanceCantabria — Country-wide vigilanceBiscay — Country-wide vigilanceSanta Cruz de Tenerife — Country-wide vigilanceLas Palmas — Country-wide vigilanceBalearic Islands — Country-wide vigilanceZaragoza — Country-wide vigilanceLa Rioja — Country-wide vigilanceAraba / Álava — Country-wide vigilanceAlbacete — Country-wide vigilanceTeruel — Country-wide vigilanceCuenca — Country-wide vigilanceToledo — Country-wide vigilanceLeón — Country-wide vigilanceSoria — Country-wide vigilanceBurgos — Country-wide vigilanceÁvila — Country-wide vigilancePalencia — Country-wide vigilanceCiudad Real — Country-wide vigilanceCórdoba — Country-wide vigilanceGuadalajara — Country-wide vigilanceJaén — Country-wide vigilanceCommunity of Madrid — Country-wide vigilanceSegovia — Country-wide vigilanceValladolid — Country-wide vigilanceMadrid
Country-wide vigilanceMadridNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth. Off the map: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas (not named by these readings).
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the whole country, including Madrid
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no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.

US31.07.2026
Level 2 of 4Exercise increased caution
FR05.03.2026
No red or orange areaThe security page lists no red or orange area.Your region (Community of Madrid): not covered
GB12.08.2026
No area coveredYour region (Community of Madrid): not covered
CA09.10.2026
Exercise a high degree of cautionYour region (Community of Madrid): not covered
Maximum excludes no area of the country.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (09.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (05.03.2026) · Natural Earth

No located event in this reading.

Last change: Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar ('Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' page

Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionState Department ↗updated 31.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Updated 31.07.2026

Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest .

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target:

  • Tourist locations
  • Transportation centers like airports and train stations
  • Markets and shopping malls
  • Local government facilities
  • Hotels, clubs, and restaurants
  • Places of worship and educational institutions
  • Parks
  • Major sporting and cultural events

Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

Reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest .

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

10-13 1.7 · 10-14 1.6 · 10-15 1.6 · 10-16 1.6 · 10-17 1.6 · 10-18 1.8 · 10-19 1.7 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against no travel to this country · reviewed 12 August 2026
    Last announced change : « Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar ('Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' page » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — France classifies no area of this country as red or orange (see the Security page)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Spain0.7 2023
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Spain3.9 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • Spain's entire territory is under normal alert status as of 5 March 2026, though terrorist threat is rated 4 out of 5 by Spanish Interior Ministry. Never leave baggage unattended and report suspicious behaviour or objects. France Diplomatie
  • Theft is frequent in tourist zones and major cities, with significant increases in Barcelona and the Balearic Islands; violent robberies occur. Exercise particular vigilance in tourist districts and public transport. France Diplomatie
  • Do not participate in outdoor bull runs (carreras de cuero), especially during summer, as foreign tourists are injured annually. France Diplomatie
  • On motorway AP 7 between the French border and Barcelona, criminals may puncture tyres or feign distress to rob travellers. Do not stop for other drivers' signals; only stop for police vehicles. France Diplomatie
  • Do not carry valuables or large sums of money. Keep travel documents (passports, tickets) secure; carry only photocopies. Documents reported lost or stolen to Spanish authorities cannot be reused. France Diplomatie
  • Hikers and pilgrims on the Santiago de Compostela route must register on Ariane, book accommodation in advance, and inform relatives of their itinerary. Call 112 for emergencies. France Diplomatie

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Espagne

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Dernière actualisation le 05/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour

L’ensemble du pays est en vigilance normale.

Menace terroriste

Le niveau de menace terroriste est évalué à 4 sur 5 par le ministère de l’Intérieur espagnol.

Il est recommandé :

  • D’appliquer les recommandations des autorités : ne jamais laisser de bagages sans surveillance et signaler tout comportement ou objet suspect.
  • De faire preuve d’une grande vigilance dans les transports publics et les sites touristiques les plus fréquentés.
  • En cas d’attaque terroriste, de quitter les lieux rapidement, de se protéger, de rassurer ses proches et si possible d’informer les autorités.
Délinquance

Les vols sont fréquents en zone touristique et dans les grandes agglomérations. Une hausse significative des faits de délinquance a notamment été enregistrée à Barcelone et dans les îles Baléares au cours des dernières années, les vols pouvant parfois être accompagnés de violence. À Séville, la Plaza de España et le Parc de María Luisa sont réputés pour les nombreux vols qui y ont lieu. Il convient d’être vigilant notamment dans les quartiers touristiques et les transports publics.

Catastrophes naturelles
  • Intempéries : L’Espagne est sujette à des intempéries qui peuvent toucher l’ensemble du territoire, y compris les îles Canaries et Baléares. Il est recommandé d’être vigilant lors de ses déplacements, notamment à proximité du littoral et des cours d’eau, de suivre les recommandations des autorités espagnoles et de se tenir informé sur le site de l’agence météorologique espagnole : https://www.aemet.es/fr/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos
  • Incendies/ Feux de forêts : https://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/incendios
  • Inondations : Consulter le système national de cartographie des zones inondables en Espagne : https://www.miteco.gob.es/es/agua/temas/gestion-de-los-riesgos-de-inundacion/snczi/
  • Éruption : https://www.ign.es/espmap/mapas_riesgos_bach/Riesg_Mapa_04.htm

La seule région espagnole, actuellement exposée au risque volcanique, est l’archipel canarien.

  • Risque sismique : https://www.ign.es/web/mapas-sismicidad

La province de Murcie est située sur une zone d’activité sismique. Pour obtenir plus d’informations sur la conduite à tenir en cas de séisme, consulter la fiche-réflexe correspondante.

Cybercriminalité

Depuis quelques années la cybercriminalité ne fait que croitre. Aujourd’hui en Espagne, un crime ou délit sur cinq est commis sur la toile. Le voyageur internaute est invité à la plus grande vigilance s’agissant des messages reçus durant le séjour.

Les utilisateurs sont par ailleurs invités à s’assurer de l’existence et de la fiabilité de la marque du portail sélectionné pour les réservations, à effectuer les paiements par l’intermédiaire d’une plateforme de confiance, à privilégier la connexion par un réseau privé plutôt que par un réseau WI-FI public ainsi qu’à signaler toute activité suspecte sur les plateformes de réservation.

Le ministère de l’Intérieur espagnol dispose depuis 2024 d’un « Plan tourisme sûr pour la période 2024-2027 » qui porte une attention particulière à la lutte contre la cybercriminalité, du fait de sa forte incidence sur le secteur touristique.

Le plan prévoit des actions de sensibilisation visant à faire connaitre au secteur touristique les principales menaces en termes de cybercriminalité afin d’en renforcer la sécurité.

Sécurité routière

Les facteurs de distraction provoquent un accident de la route sur quatre en Espagne. La conduite et l’utilisation concomitante du téléphone portable est comparable à la conduite sous l’effet de l’alcool. Le sommeil et la fatigue diminuent la capacité à conduire et constituent des facteurs de risques supplémentaires, de même que l’allumage d’une cigarette. Il est recommandé d’être vigilant au volant.

Risque de vols sur les routes et dans les zones touristiques

Il convient d’être vigilant vis-à-vis des personnes qui proposent leur aide en cas de crevaison : il peut s’agir de voleurs dont les complices ont crevé le pneu quelques instants auparavant. Cette pratique est courante sur l’autoroute AP 7 entre la frontière française et Barcelone. L’autre technique consiste à faire semblant d’être en difficulté sur la chaussée pour inciter les automobilistes étrangers à s’arrêter dans le but de dérober leurs effets personnels.

Dès lors, quelques précautions sont à prendre :

  • Ne pas s’arrêter sur la chaussée si l’on vous fait signe, sauf s’il s’agit de véhicules des forces de l’ordre. Se renseigner auprès des autorités de police.
  • Se méfier des signaux de la part d’autres usagers pour indiquer certains incidents survenus à votre véhicule, tels qu’un tuyau d’échappement qui brûle ou un pneu crevé.

Lorsque l’on demande de l’aide à partir d’une borne SOS, s’assurer que le véhicule de dépannage qui arrive est bien celui de la société contactée. Les personnes qui se rendent au Maroc en voiture doivent se montrer très vigilantes sur le trajet du retour, avant de passer la frontière espagnole et sur les aires de repos, en ne laissant pas leur véhicule sans surveillance et en en inspectant minutieusement l’intérieur afin d’éviter d’être impliquées, à leur insu, dans des affaires de transport de clandestins ou de drogue.

Les zones touristiques se caractérisent par une présence fréquente de pickpockets, qui agissent souvent en bandes pour détourner l’attention des touristes. Il convient d’être particulièrement vigilant dans les zones à forte affluence.

Sur l’île de Tenerife, une recrudescence des vols est à signaler sur les routes menant au Parc national du Teide.

Sites d’intérêt :

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Recommandations générales

Il est recommandé de :

  • Ne pas porter d’objets de valeur et ne pas se déplacer avec d’importantes sommes d’argent.
  • Laisser ses documents de voyages (billets d’avion, passeport, …) dans des endroits sécurisés (ne circuler qu’avec des photocopies de ces documents). Pour mémoire, tout document perdu ou volé déclaré aux autorités espagnoles ne peut plus être utilisé, leur inscription au fichier des documents perdus ou volés étant définitive.
  • Circuler avec les fenêtres fermées et les portières verrouillées en centre-ville.
Activités sportives à risque

La participation à des courses de taureau en plein air ( carreras de cuero ), souvent organisées durant la période estivale, est à proscrire. Chaque année, des accidents impliquant des touristes étrangers surviennent.

Il convient d’être vigilant aux conditions de mer lors de baignades (des cas de noyades ou d’hydrocutions sont fréquemment à déplorer notamment en Catalogne et aux Baléares) ou pour la pratique de sports aquatiques, notamment en ce qui concerne la pratique du surf aux Canaries où quelques incidents sont signalés de manière récurrente. Par ailleurs, les accidents de montagne ou de rafting ne sont pas rares, notamment en Aragon.

Il est conseillé aux randonneurs et pèlerins projetant d’emprunter le chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle de s’inscrire sur Ariane , de réserver leurs hébergements et de tenir leurs proches informés des étapes de leur voyages. En cas d’urgence, contacter les services de secours espagnols en composant le 112.

Il est rappelé aux plaisanciers que la côte du nord de l’Espagne comporte peu d’abris de mauvais temps, et que la navigation peut être dangereuse même par beau temps en raison de la houle. Veiller à emporter l’équipement de secours nécessaire, et notamment une balise de détresse qui permettra d’alerter les secours maritimes espagnols en cas d’urgence. Une police d’assurance adaptée est également indispensable.

Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French

In brief
  • Demonstrations occur frequently in major Spanish cities and may involve violence, property damage, roadblocks, and arson; exercise extreme caution near protests and follow local authorities' instructions. DFAE
  • Pickpocketing and theft are common in tourist areas, especially Madrid and Barcelona; store valuables in hotel safes but carry passport or identity card copies; never exit your vehicle if strangers simulate breakdowns on highways. DFAE
  • Barcelona, Madrid, and Palma require environmental vignettes for motor vehicles in low-emission zones; obtain vignettes from Dirección General de Tráfico before arrival and verify local restrictions online. DFAE
  • Forest fires pose significant risk especially in summer; follow Spanish Civil Protection advice and check current fire warnings before visiting affected areas. DFAE
  • The Canary Islands are in a seismic zone with active volcanoes; consult local authorities for restricted zones and evacuation orders; tsunamis from Mediterranean earthquakes or volcanic eruptions could affect all coastal areas. DFAE
  • Ceuta and Melilla border crossings may close temporarily without notice due to migration pressures; contact local authorities or border posts directly before attempting to cross. DFAE

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été contrôlés et publiés avec des changements rédactionnels. L’appréciation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 21.04.2026)

General assessment

Les voyages en Espagne sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Des manifestations peuvent cependant avoir lieu, surtout dans les grandes villes. Elles peuvent sporadiquement être accompagnées de violences entre les manifestants et les forces de sécurité. Des dégâts matériels, des barrages routiers et des incendies volontaires peuvent également survenir. Faites preuve de la plus grande prudence si vous vous trouvez à proximité d’une manifestation. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales. Les grèves peuvent entraîner des perturbations et des retards du trafic touristique. Les autorités espagnoles font référence à la menace d'attentats terroristes. Faites preuve de prudence, en particulier dans les lieux fréquentés, tels que:

  • restaurants et centres commerciaux,
  • institutions religieuses,
  • manifestations sportives et culturelles,
  • marchés et rassemblements publics,
  • lieux de divertissement et établissements nocturnes.

Suivez les recommandations des autorités locales. Ministerio del interior La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements

Specific regional risks

La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Ceuta et Melilla: en raison de l’afflux migratoire permanent en provenance d’Afrique, la situation est relativement tendue dans les zones frontalières des deux enclaves espagnoles de Ceuta et Melilla, en Afrique du Nord. Il arrive que les passages de frontières soient temporairement fermés sans préavis. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.

Crime

Les vols à la tire et à l’arraché sont fréquents dans tous les lieux touristiques, surtout à Madrid et Barcelone. Les vols à l'astuce sont particulièrement fréquents dans les bars et les discothèques, de même que dans le métro et à la plage. Il arrive que les voleurs opèrent en bande afin d’intimider leurs victimes. Il est entre autres recommandé d'observer les mesures de précaution ci-après:

  • déposez vos objets de valeur (montre, bijoux, etc.) dans le coffre-fort de l'hôtel. Gardez cependant toujours votre passeport ou votre carte d'identité (ou des photocopies, ou des copies électroniques sur le téléphone portable) sur vous, afin de pouvoir justifier votre identité.
  • à plusieurs reprises, des véhicules portant des plaques d'immatriculation étrangères ont été dévalisés sur l'autoroute. Pour voler les personnes en voiture, on simule des pannes ou une volonté d’aider (par exemple en vous montrant un dommage sur votre véhicule). Ne sortez pas de votre voiture et poursuivez votre route jusqu'à un endroit sûr.
  • dans les grandes villes, le taux de criminalité peut fortement varier d'un quartier à l'autre. Renseignez-vous auprès de vos personnes de contact sur place ou du personnel de l'hôtel sur les quartiers à éviter ou qui méritent une prudence particulière.
  • des stupéfiants sont parfois utilisés. Ils peuvent être administrés de différentes manières (dans les aliments, les boissons, les cigarettes, etc.). La prudence est donc de mise.

Suivez les recommandations des autorités espagnoles. Police nationale: Plan de sécurisation du tourisme Consejos de seguridad para turistas Catalan Police: safety advices

Natural hazards

De nombreux endroits présentent un risque d’incendie de forêt , surtout en été. Suivez les conseils de la Protection civile espagnole. Proteccion Civil y Emergencias: incendios forestales De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Sistema Nacional de Cartografía de Zonas Inundables Les Îles Canaries sont situées en zone sismique et comptent plusieurs volcans. Sur le continent aussi, des séismes peuvent se produire. Consultez les informations des autorités locales et suivez leurs instructions, p. ex. zones interdites autour des volcans actifs, ordres d’évacuation. Servicio de Información Sísmico (en espagnol et anglais) Proteccion Civil y Emergencias Sur les îles Baléares, des changements spécifiques de la pression atmosphérique peuvent causer des raz-de-marée ressemblant à des tsunami (rissagas). Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Agencia estatal de meteorología MeteoAlarm fournit des informations sur les alertes météorologiques en cours. Dans le bassin méditerranéen, il n’est pas exclu qu’un séisme ou une éruption volcanique provoque un tsunami qui atteigne toutes les zones côtières de la Méditerranée. Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l’Ambassade de Suisse à Madrid ou le Consulat général à Barcelone.

FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 13.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.04.2026 · read 13.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • Obtain appropriate travel insurance covering your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses before travelling to Spain. Foreign Office
  • Terrorists are likely to attempt attacks in Spain, including indiscriminate attacks in places visited by foreign nationals; stay aware of surroundings and follow local authorities' advice. Foreign Office
  • Demonstrations can occur with little warning in Spanish cities; move away immediately if you observe signs of disorder or unrest. Foreign Office
  • If your passport is lost or stolen, you must renew it or apply for an emergency travel document; a police report alone cannot authorise departure from Spain. Foreign Office
  • Be alert to street crime using distraction techniques; do not carry all valuables together, keep accommodation doors and windows locked, and avoid splitting from friends or leaving drinks unattended. Foreign Office
  • Beware of 'highway pirates' targeting foreign-registered and hire cars; stop only in lit public areas like service stations and verify uniformed police have electronic 'Policía' signs on unmarked vehicles. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Before you travel

If you are planning to travel to Spain through France, check the travel advice for France before you start your journey.

If you are planning to travel to Spain through Gibraltar, check the travel advice for Gibraltar before you start your journey.

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

  • see general advice for women travellers
  • read our guide on disability and travel abroad
  • see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
  • read about safety for solo and independent travel
  • see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Spain

Terrorists are likely to try and carry out attacks in Spain.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

In January 2023, one person was killed and others injured in a machete attack at 2 churches in Cadiz

Political situation

Demonstrations, political gatherings or marches can take place with little or no warning, particularly in cities. Follow the advice of police and local authorities.

While most demonstrations are peaceful, there is a risk of unrest or violence. If you’re near areas where demonstrations are taking place, be aware of what is happening around you and move away if there are signs of disorder.

Lost or stolen passports

If your passport is lost or stolen, you must renew your passport or apply for an emergency travel document . You cannot use a police report to leave Spain.

Protecting your belongings

Be alert to the risk of street crime. Thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams. Take care of your passports, money and personal belongings, particularly when collecting or checking in luggage at the airport, and while arranging car hire.

Do not carry all your valuables in one place. Keep a copy of the photo page of your passport somewhere safe.

Make sure your accommodation has adequate security. Keep all doors and windows locked. If you’re concerned about the security of your accommodation, speak to your travel operator or the property owner.

The Spanish Police and Civil Guard have a mobile app which offers a number of services, including simple and discreet communication with police forces if you experience or witness a crime – more information can be found on the ALERT COPS webpage .

Vehicle crime

‘Highway pirates’ target foreign-registered and hire cars, especially those towing caravans. They may flag you down, claiming there is something wrong with your car or that you have damaged theirs. If you decide to stop to check the condition of a vehicle, stop in a public area with lights, such as a service station. Be wary of anyone offering help.

When driving, be wary of approaches from people posing as plainclothes police in unmarked cars. In all traffic-related matters, police officers will usually be in uniform.

Unmarked police vehicles have a flashing electronic sign on the rear window saying ‘Policía’ or ‘Guardia Civil’. Genuine police will only ask you to show vehicle documents – not to hand over your bag or wallet.

Attacks and sexual assault

Attacks, including sexual assaults, are rare but do occur. In an emergency call 112.

Avoid splitting up from your friends, do not leave drinks unattended and do not go off with people you do not know. Save the location of your accommodation on your maps app, so it’s easy to find. See TravelAware ‘Stick with your mates’ for tips and advice.

See advice on getting help if you are a victim of crime abroad .

British Consulates in Spain (+34 917 146 300 or +44 207 008 5000) can provide local information and support.

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American passport — U.S. Department of State

In brief
  • Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain targeting tourists, transportation hubs, markets, government facilities, hotels, places of worship, and major events. State Department
  • Demonstrations occur frequently in Spain in response to political or economic issues, significant holidays, and international events; avoid crowds and follow local authorities' instructions. State Department
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts from the U.S. Embassy and facilitate emergency location. State Department
  • Check local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly. State Department

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-07-31travel.state.gov ↗updated 31.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Advisory summary

Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest .

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target:

  • Tourist locations
  • Transportation centers like airports and train stations
  • Markets and shopping malls
  • Local government facilities
  • Hotels, clubs, and restaurants
  • Places of worship and educational institutions
  • Parks
  • Major sporting and cultural events

Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

Reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest .

Global Affairs Canada — additional reading

Exercise a high degree of caution

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 08:59 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

In brief
  • Carry a valid passport or government-issued photo ID at all times; local authorities may request it. Keep a photocopy or digital copy separately in case of loss or seizure. Global Affairs Canada
  • Do not leave your passport with anyone; wait until they return it after taking details or making a copy. Hotels, restaurants and shops routinely request ID for check-in and credit card transactions. Global Affairs Canada
  • Beachwear outside beaches, including beachfront promenades, is banned in Barcelona and some municipalities; swimwear in streets is illegal in some areas. Bare-chested is also illegal in some regions. [Global Affairs Canada]. Foreign Office
  • Vehicles must carry a V16 emergency beacon, reflective jacket (in car, not trunk), spare tire, repair kit, full set of spare bulbs and tools; snow chains required in winter. Failure to comply incurs on-the-spot fines. Global Affairs Canada
  • Illegal drugs carry severe penalties including long jail sentences and heavy fines; even small quantities lead to arrest. Cannabis is illegal. Airports have advanced detection technology for all baggage, including transit passengers. Foreign Office
  • If carrying €10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments, declare to customs when entering or leaving the European Union. This does not apply within the EU or in transit to non-EU countries. Global Affairs Canada

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Identification

Local authorities may ask you to show ID at any time. You must carry an adequate ID, such as a passport, to show upon request. You could be detained until you can prove your identity. Keep a photocopy or digital copy of your passport’s photo page in a safe place should your passport be lost or seized. In Spain, foreign visitors must present a passport upon check-in at a hotel. Restaurants, hotels, shops and other such establishments also routinely request passports or other pieces of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s licence, to process credit card transactions.

  • Don’t leave your passport or any other ID document with anyone
  • Wait until they have taken the details or made a copy of it and have given the document back to you
Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines.

Alcohol

In several autonomous regions and municipalities, including Madrid, Barcelona and the Balearic Islands, alcohol consumption in the street is prohibited. If you don’t comply, you could be fined. Drugs, alcohol and travel

Photography

It is illegal to photograph military installations.

Beachwear

Some municipalities, including Barcelona, have banned beachwear outside of local beaches, including on beachfront promenades. If caught, you could face on-the-spot fines.

Counterfeit merchandise

It is illegal in certain municipalities to buy counterfeit merchandise from street vendors, such as sunglasses or purses. Local authorities may impose heavy fines on tourists caught buying counterfeit merchandise.

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Spain. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Spain, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Spanish court. If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Spain to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

Driving

You can drive in Spain with your valid Canadian driver’s licence and an international driving permit for up to 6 months. For stays longer than 6 months, you must obtain a local driver’s licence. Vehicles must be equipped with the following items in case of emergencies:

  • a V16 emergency beacon and light, kept inside the glove compartment, that you must place on top of your vehicle in case of accident or breakdown
  • a reflective jacket, kept inside the car (not in the trunk), that you must wear when leaving a vehicle stranded or involved in a highway accident
  • a spare tire and a repair kit
  • a full set of spare light bulbs, plus the tools to change them
  • snow chains if travelling in adverse winter conditions

You may be subject to on-the-spot fines if you fail to comply with these laws.

Emission zones

Certain cities have put in place low-emission or zero-emission zones (Zona de Bajas Emisiones [ZBE] and Area Central Cero Emisiones [ACCE]) to reduce air pollution. Access to these zones is restricted, and speed limits are lowered. You may need to obtain a permit to prove that your vehicle responds to environmental standards.

Money

The currency of Spain is the euro (EUR). If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 9, 2026 08:59 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences

Personal ID

You must provide photo ID if asked by a police officer. This includes the Guardia Civil and national, regional and local police forces. The police have the right to hold you at a police station until they have confirmed your identity. Ignoring direct requests of a police officer can be considered as ‘disobedience’, which is a criminal offence. Hotels, tourist accommodation and car rental companies have a legal duty to register passport and other details of tourists who check in or collect a vehicle. When checking in to your accommodation, wait until hotel staff have registered your passport details, or taken a copy of your passport. Do not leave your passport at reception to collect later. You may need to show ID when buying goods with credit or debit cards. Some shops will accept your driving licence or a copy of your passport, but some may ask for your passport.

Alcohol laws and bans

It’s illegal to drink alcohol in the street in some areas of Spain. You can get an on-the-spot fine. There are strict controls on drinking and sexual activity in public places, including on beaches. Some areas also impose fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas.

Alcohol laws in the Balearic Islands

Local laws limit the sale and availability of alcohol in areas of some resorts on the Balearic Islands, including:

  • Magaluf (Calvià), Mallorca
  • Playa de Palma, Mallorca
  • San Antonio (San Antoni de Portmany), Ibiza

This bans:

  • happy hours
  • open bars (such as ‘all you can drink in one hour’ offers)
  • the sale of alcohol from vending machines
  • self-service alcohol dispensers
  • organising pub crawls and party boat trips
  • ‘off-licence’ sales between 9:30pm and 8am

Hotels and other establishments will evict you if you behave dangerously on balconies. You could also get a fine.

Falls from height

There have been a number of serious accidents, some fatal, involving British nationals falling from height, including from balconies. Do not take unnecessary risks around balconies or other high places, particularly if you’re under the influence of drink or drugs. If you are staying in a room with a balcony, follow the safety advice at the hotel or apartment, and watch out for friends who may be at risk. In some regions you may be fined or evicted from your hotel if you are found to be behaving irresponsibly around balconies. Your travel insurance may not cover you for incidents that take place on a balcony or if you were under the influence of drink or drugs when the incident happened.

Illegal drugs

Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports. Possession of even a small quantity of drugs can lead to arrest and detention. Airports in Spain have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.

Illegal commercial parties in villas and private homes

There have been a number of serious accidents involving people attending illegal commercially promoted parties in villas and private homes on the islands of Ibiza and Mallorca. Licensed clubs and bars have to meet safety and security standards, including emergency exits and capacity limits, and have trained, licensed security staff. Illegal commercial parties may not meet these standards. Take care of your belongings, make sure you know where emergency exits are and do not take unnecessary risks. You may get a fine for attending illegal commercially promoted parties.

Dress code

In some parts of Spain it’s illegal to be in the street wearing only a bikini or swimming shorts. Being bare-chested is also illegal in some areas in Spain. You could be fined if you’re caught wearing swimwear on the seafront promenade or adjacent streets. For security reasons, some public authorities in Spain do not allow the burka or niqab to be worn in their buildings. If you visit town council buildings wearing a burka or niqab, you may be asked to remove it while inside.

Changing money

Always use official money exchange offices or banks because unofficial money changers may give you counterfeit money. Possession or use of counterfeit money is considered a serious crime in Spain and may lead to prosecution.

LGBT+

Spain is a generally tolerant and progressive place for LGBT+ travellers. There are active LGBT+ communities and social venues, particularly in big cities. Same-sex marriage is legal. Transgender people can register under their preferred sex in public documents such as birth certificates, identity cards and passports without undergoing prior gender reassignment surgery. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French

Specific legal provisions

La consommation d’alcool sur les places publiques, dans les parcs, etc. est réglementée au niveau communal. Elle est partiellement ou entièrement interdite dans certaines communes. La loi définit divers taux d'alcoolémie maximaux punissables pour les personnes au volant. Your Europe: Code de la route et sécurité routière - Espagne Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, sont passibles d’amendes et/ou de peines de prison, selon la nature et la quantité de stupéfiants détenus.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.04.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Air: Moderate 45/100PM2.5 8.3 µg/m³ · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
UV moderate today max 4.8Right now 0.0 · WHO scale 0–11+

What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.

Reading 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)Open-Meteo ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.

Physicians per 1,000 people
Spain4.3 2022
Switzerland4.5 2022
France3.3 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
Spain2.9 2023
Switzerland4.4 2023
France5.7 2022
Health spending per person (USD)
Spain3,107 2023
Switzerland11,784 2023
France5,327 2024
Life expectancy (years)
Spain83.9 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024
France83.0 2024

Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 3,107 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • French nationals may enter Spain freely with a valid passport or national identity card (CNI). CNIs issued between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2013 remain valid for five years after their expiry date. France Diplomatie
  • If your passport or identity card is lost or stolen, Spanish police will issue a loss/theft declaration, but airlines including Ryanair will not accept it for boarding. You must obtain a French consular laissez-passer costing €50. France Diplomatie
  • French nationals travelling to Morocco via Spain without a valid passport will be refused entry at land borders (Melilla, Ceuta) or at Tanger port and returned to Spain; French consulates cannot intervene. France Diplomatie
  • When travelling with only your national identity card, carry a multilingual notice explaining the validity rules for CNIs issued 2004–2013. France Diplomatie

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Espagne

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Conditions d’entrée en Espagne

Tous les points de passage frontaliers sont ouverts, mais des contrôles d’identité restent possibles.

Retrouver ces informations sur le site de l’ambassade de France en Espagne .

Formalités d’entrée et de séjour

L’Espagne étant membre de l’Union européenne, les ressortissants français peuvent entrer librement munis d’un passeport ou d’une carte nationale d’identité en cours de validité.

Les cartes nationales d’identité délivrées à des personnes majeures entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013 seront encore valables 5 ans après la date de fin de validité indiquée au verso.

Il est néanmoins recommandé de privilégier l’utilisation d’un passeport valide à celle d’une CNI portant une date de fin de validité dépassée.

Si vous voyagez uniquement avec votre carte nationale d’identité, il est préférable de se munir d’une notice multilingue expliquant ces règles (PDF - 80,9 Ko).

En cas de perte ou de vol des documents de voyage (passeport, carte d’identité), toutes les compagnies aériennes, notamment Ryanair, n’acceptent pas l’embarquement d’un ressortissant français sous couvert de la déclaration de perte/vol établie par la police espagnole. Les compagnies aériennes peuvent exiger un laissez-passer consulaire établi par une autorité consulaire française (coût de 50 €).

Se rendre au Maroc

Faute de pouvoir présenter un passeport en cours de validité, les voyageurs se rendant au Maroc via l’Espagne sont refoulés à la frontière terrestre (Melilla ou Ceuta) ou rembarqués (à Tanger) à destination de l’Espagne. Il ne sera pas possible aux ressortissants de continuer leur voyage et les consulats français ne pourront intervenir. Pour plus d’information veuillez consulter l’onglet "Entrée / séjour" de la fiche Conseils aux Voyageurs Maroc .

Règlementation douanière

Pour toute information sur les questions douanières (achats personnels, transport de médicaments, obligations déclaratives, informations sur le transport d’animaux ou de végétaux, etc.), il est recommandé de consulter le site des douanes françaises ainsi que les fiches techniques destinées aux voyageurs ou celui des douanes espagnoles (en anglais) .

Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.04.2026 · read 13.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • British passport must have issue date less than ten years before arrival and expiry date at least three months after planned departure from Schengen area. Foreign Office
  • British citizens may travel visa-free to Spain for up to ninety days in any one hundred eighty-day period for tourism, visiting family, business meetings, or short-term studies. Foreign Office
  • Overstaying the ninety-day visa-free limit may result in a ban from entering Schengen countries for up to three years. Foreign Office
  • At Spanish border control, have ready a return ticket, travel insurance proof, sufficient funds, accommodation confirmation, and invitation letter if staying with friends or family. Foreign Office
  • If using e-gates at Spanish airports, ensure your passport is stamped by border officers. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Spain set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Spanish Embassy in the UK .

Passport validity requirements

Spain follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:

- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area

- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .

Visa requirements

You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:

  • as a tourist
  • to visit family or friends
  • to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
  • for short-term studies or training

The requirements for working in Spain are different.

If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.

If you are visiting Spain and need to extend your visa-free stay for exceptional reasons, such as a medical emergency, you must apply to the immigration authorities (‘Extranjería’) .

British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.

At Spanish border control, you may need to show:

  • a return or onward ticket
  • proof of your travel insurance
  • you have enough money for your stay - the amount varies depending on your accommodation
  • a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address if you’re staying at your own property
  • an invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family, such as a ‘carta de invitation’ completed by your hosts
Using the e-gates

Use the desks staffed by border officers. If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working.

If you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped.

Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period

To stay longer, you must meet the Spanish government’s…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 31.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeMODERATE

What the texts say · Thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams. Thieves posing as police officers may ask to see your wallet, claiming they need to see it for identification.

What they advise:
  • Take care of your passports, money and personal belongings, particularly when collecting or checking in luggage at the airport, and while arranging car hire.
  • Genuine police officers will ask to see ID but will not ask for wallets or purses.
  • Do not carry all your valuables in one place.
Foreign Office
TransportMODERATE

What the texts say · Thieves have been known to simulate or provoke road-related incidents, such as flat tires.

What they advise: In the event of a road-related incident, be extremely cautious about accepting help from anyone other than a uniformed officer from the National Police Corps or Civil Guard.
Global Affairs Canada
Nature and climateMODERATE

What the texts say · Heavy rains can cause flooding and landslides.

What they advise:
  • Stay informed of the latest regional weather forecasts.
  • Follow the advice of local authorities, including evacuation orders.
Global Affairs Canada
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Local authorities may ask you to show ID at any time. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe.

What they advise:
  • You must carry an adequate ID, such as a passport, to show upon request.
  • In several autonomous regions and municipalities, including Madrid, Barcelona and the Balearic Islands, alcohol consumption in the street is prohibited.
  • Always use official money exchange offices or banks because unofficial money changers may give you counterfeit money.
Global Affairs Canada · Foreign Office
Cyber and dataMODERATE

What the texts say · Credit card and ATM fraud occurs.

What they advise:
  • When using debit or credit cards: use ATMs located in public areas or inside a bank or business.
  • When using debit or credit cards: cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN.
Global Affairs Canada
Crowds and calendarMODERATE

What the texts say · Demonstrations, political gatherings or marches can take place with little or no warning, particularly in cities.

What they advise: If you’re near areas where demonstrations are taking place, be aware of what is happening around you and move away if there are signs of disorder.
Foreign Office

Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 12.08.2026 · read 28.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 09.10.2026 · read 28.09.2026)

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Spain0.7 2023
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Spain3.9 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

—:—Local time · Europe/Madrid ·
112Local emergency numbers · Single number 112 · Police 091 · Ambulance 061
Schuko, Europlug230 V
Drivingon the right
1 EUR = 1.00 EUR1 CHF = 0.93 EUR · 2026-10-13

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French

Transport and infrastructure

Plusieurs villes, telles que Barcelone, Madrid et Palma , ont mis en place des zones à faibles émissions où les véhicules à moteur ne sont autorisés à circuler que munis d’une vignette. Les vignettes environnementales sont délivrées par la Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) ou, pour les véhicules immatriculés en Espagne, par les autorités provinciales locales responsables de la circulation. Les réglementations locales peuvent prévoir des restrictions supplémentaires pour les véhicules à moteur. Avant votre arrivée, renseignez-vous sur les dispositions en vigueur sur Internet, auprès de l’administration de la ville ou de votre hôtel. Barcelone (anglais, catalan, espagnol) Madrid (espagnol) Palma (espagnol) Le réseau routier est bien développé. Certaines autoroutes sont à péage (autopistas). Règles de circulation et état des routes: Dirección General de Tráfico Autopistas Dans les grandes villes, les accidents de vélo surviennent souvent. Faites preuve d’une prudence particulière à vélo, surtout si vous circulez en groupe. Transports publics: le réseau des bus et trains espagnols est bien développé. Les petites villes et les villages sont également desservis par des lignes d’autobus. Pendant les périodes de sécheresse, des pénuries d'eau peuvent se produire.

Specific remarks

Vous êtes tenu de pouvoir vous identifier à tout moment. Il est possible que l’on vous demande de vous rendre dans un poste de police pour des clarifications supplémentaires, si vous ne présentez qu’une photocopie de votre passeport ou de votre carte d’identité.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.04.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Public holidaysNager.Date ↗read 24.09.2026

  • Sun 1 Nov — All Saints Day
  • Sun 6 Dec — Constitution Day
  • Tue 8 Dec — Immaculate Conception
  • Fri 25 Dec — Christmas Day
  • Sat 26 Dec — St. Stephen's Day
ESSENTIAL

Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).

+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area

The hospitals to know — Madrid

The hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗

40pharmacies39doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Hepatitis Adepending on the trip
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip
  • Yellow fevernot recommended

CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026

On site

DengueMosquitoes bite by day: repellent, long sleeves.
MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 3,107 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days Europe/MadridMET Norway ↗read 13.10.2026

Wed 14 Oct16–27°mainly clear
Thu 15 Oct15–25°partly cloudy
Fri 16 Oct15–26°partly cloudy
Sat 17 Oct13–22°showers · 1.5 mm
Sun 18 Oct8–19°overcast
Mon 19 Oct6–17°partly cloudy · 0.4 mm
Tue 20 Oct9–20°rain · 1.0 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

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Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.04.2026 · read 13.10.2026
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 31.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026

French passport — French embassy and consulates

FR
Consulat honoraire de France162.3 km

5 Plaza del Poniente, 47001, Valladolid

phone not published

FR
Consulado Honorario de Francia273.6 km

5,7 Calle de Josefa Amar y Borbón, 50001, Zaragoza

+34 976 216 917

Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026

  • Pour tous les accidents de la circulation survenus sur l’ensemble du territoire espagnol (hors Catalogne), appeler le Central de tráfico à Madrid+34 91 742 12 13
  • La province de Castilla La Mancha a mis en place un numéro gratuit d’assistance aux consommateurs destiné aux touristes étrangers+34 900 501 089

Updated: 15 September 2026

OpenStreetMap

Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates

Useful addresses — FDFA, in French

Numéro d'urgence général: 112 Police des touristes: +34 902 102 112 (renseignements disponibles en plusieurs langues) Dispositions douanières espagnoles: Agencia Tributaria: Information and procedures for travellers Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Ambassade de Suisse en Espagne Consulat Général de Suisse à Barcelone, Espagne Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d’entrée (documents d’identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l’importation et l’exportation d’animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse

OpenStreetMap · DFAE

British passport — British embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates

US
Consulate of the United States in Valencia302.7 km

1 Carrer del Doctor Romagosa

phone not published

US
Consulado de los Estados Unidos de América1735.9 km

phone not published

OpenStreetMap

Police

  • Police · 0.6 km
    Plaza de Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta Madrid
  • Police · 0.8 km
    17 Calle de la Luna Madrid
  • Oficina de Mediodía. DNI y Pasaporte · 1.8 km
    47 Posterior Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto Madrid
  • Dirección General de la Policía · 2.8 km
    90 Calle del General Pardiñas

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 12.08.2026 · read 13.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Spain

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)

Reporting crime

To report a crime, including stolen property and lost or stolen passports, you can file a police report (‘denuncia’) at the nearest station of the:

  • National Police (‘Policia Nacional’)
  • regional police (‘Ertzaintza’ in the Basque Country, ‘Mossos d’Esquadra’ in Catalonia and ‘Policia Foral’ in Navarre)
  • Civil Guard (‘Guardia Civil’)

Some Spanish cities also offer a Foreign Tourist Assistance Service (‘Servicio de Atención al Turista Extranjero’ or ‘SATE’) where you can report crimes in English.

While in Spain, you can file a police report online for minor offences such as stolen bags or thefts from your car. If you’ve had belongings stolen, you may need to get a police report for insurance purposes.

If you want to report a violent crime or sexual assault, you must go in person to the nearest police station.

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Ten phrases in Spanish

For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.

Help!¡Ayuda!
Call an ambulance!¡Llame a una ambulancia!
I need a doctor.Necesito un médico.
Where is the nearest hospital?¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?
Call the police!¡Llame a la policía!
I am allergic to penicillin.Soy alérgico (alérgica) a la penicilina.
I have international medical insurance.Tengo un seguro médico internacional.
I want to contact my embassy.Quiero ponerme en contacto con mi embajada.
Please take me to this address.Lléveme a esta dirección, por favor.
Do you speak English?¿Habla inglés?

Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.
  • The France Diplomatie health page mentions dengue. A fever in the weeks after return should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Spain right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

LatestRisques d’incendies

Les risques d’incendies sont encore élevés dans la circonscription de Barcelone. Les ressortissants français, résidents et de passage, sont invités à la prudence et à suivre les consignes communiquées par : - l’agence nationale de météorologie - AEMET (https://www.aemet.es/fr/portada) ; - les autorités nationales : ministère de l’Intérieur et protection civile (sur les réseaux sociaux @interiorgob et @proteccioncivil et le site internet https://www.proteccioncivil.es/) ; -…

France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 18 July 2026 · updated 2 October 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
LatestPériode automnale : risque de phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes

La période automnale est désormais propice aux phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes notamment aux fortes pluies provoquant inondations et glissements de terrain. Les ressortissants français, résidents et de passage, sont invités à suivre les informations communiquées par l’agence nationale de météorologie - AEMET (https://www.aemet.es/fr/portada) - et les consignes des autorités, en particulier le ministère de l’Intérieur et la Protection civile (sur les réseaux sociaux…

France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 30 September 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

The Need help? section was updated.

October 9, 2026 08:59 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 09.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

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Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Spain

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Spain today?

Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 13 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • International medical cover, 24/7 number saved, and a read of the areas named under Safety & risks before booking the itinerary.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 31.07 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10DFAE · updated 21.04 · read 13.10207-country comparison

Is the whole of Spain advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 12.08 · read 13.10State Department · updated 31.07 · read 13.10

What are the entry requirements for Spain with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals may enter Spain freely with a valid passport or national identity card (CNI). CNIs issued between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2013 remain valid for five years after their expiry date. If your passport or identity card is lost or stolen, Spanish police will issue a loss/theft declaration, but airlines including Ryanair will not accept it for boarding. You must obtain a French consular laissez-passer costing €50. French nationals travelling to Morocco via Spain without a valid passport will be refused entry at land borders (Melilla, Ceuta) or at Tanger port and returned to Spain; French consulates cannot intervene.
  • British passport (Foreign Office): British passport must have issue date less than ten years before arrival and expiry date at least three months after planned departure from Schengen area. British citizens may travel visa-free to Spain for up to ninety days in any one hundred eighty-day period for tourism, visiting family, business meetings, or short-term studies. Overstaying the ninety-day visa-free limit may result in a ban from entering Schengen countries for up to three years.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 12.08 · read 13.10State Department · updated 31.07 · read 13.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Spain visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (CHF 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Spain, concretely?

VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue CHF 50,000, cancellation or change CHF 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 10.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Spain?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 091 · ambulance 061.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Spain?

Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 091 · ambulance 061

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • France — Ambassade de France (1.2 km) · +34 91 423 89 00
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (1.9 km) · +34 91 436 39 60
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (7.1 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis en Espagne (2.4 km) · +34 91 587 2200
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 10.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Spain?

At today's level 2/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Spain?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 10.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Spain?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • France Diplomatie reports in the country: dengue — mosquito protection day and night.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10OMS · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 12.08 · read 13.10

Can I be treated in Spain, or will I be evacuated?

4.3 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.

  • 2.9 hospital beds per 1,000 people versus 4.4 in Switzerland (World Bank).
  • Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 3,107 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Spain: safety, in figures?

0.7 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.

  • 3.9 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
  • The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Spain, and why register?

The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):

  • France — Ambassade de France (1.2 km) · +34 91 423 89 00
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (1.9 km) · +34 91 436 39 60
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (7.1 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis en Espagne (2.4 km) · +34 91 587 2200
  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 10.10DFAE · updated 21.04 · read 13.10

Which regions of Spain should I avoid, precisely?

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.

  • Your point (Community of Madrid): country-wide vigilance.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 12.08 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Spain?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • Carry a valid passport or government-issued photo ID at all times; local authorities may request it. Keep a photocopy or digital copy separately in case of loss or seizure.
  • Do not leave your passport with anyone; wait until they return it after taking details or making a copy. Hotels, restaurants and shops routinely request ID for check-in and credit card transactions.
  • Beachwear outside beaches, including beachfront promenades, is banned in Barcelona and some municipalities; swimwear in streets is illegal in some areas. Bare-chested is also illegal in some regions. [Global Affairs Canada].
  • Vehicles must carry a V16 emergency beacon, reflective jacket (in car, not trunk), spare tire, repair kit, full set of spare bulbs and tools; snow chains required in winter. Failure to comply incurs on-the-spot fines.
  • Illegal drugs carry severe penalties including long jail sentences and heavy fines; even small quantities lead to arrest. Cannabis is illegal. Airports have advanced detection technology for all baggage, including transit passengers.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 09.10 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 12.08 · read 13.10

Who can I call at any hour from Spain?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
  • On site, Ambassade de France: +34 91 423 89 00.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 13.10eda.admin.ch · updated 21.04 · read 13.10

A few useful phrases in Spanish for Spain?

Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:

  • Help! → ¡Ayuda!
  • Call an ambulance! → ¡Llame a una ambulancia!
  • I need a doctor. → Necesito un médico.
  • Where is the nearest hospital? → ¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?
  • Call the police! → ¡Llame a la policía!

SourcesMaximum Insurance

What should I keep after leaving Spain, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been — dengue circulate in the country (France Diplomatie).

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • $2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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What Maximum knows

The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.

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The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.

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