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International visitors
Everything you need to know if you are travelling from abroad to live Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain.
Tips
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EU citizens need only ID or passport. Other countries may require a visa
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Spain uses the euro (€). Credit/debit cards are accepted almost everywhere
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The official language is Spanish. In Barcelona, Catalan is also spoken
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Official time is CET (UTC+1) in the mainland and WET (UTC+0) in the Canaries
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Plugs are type F (European continental, 230V)
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Tap water is drinkable in all cities
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Download each city’s transport app before arriving
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112 is the universal emergency number in Spain
What to bring
- •Valid passport or European ID
- •European health card (EU citizens) or travel insurance
- •Plug adapter if needed
- •Spanish SIM card or roaming enabled
- •Offline translation app (Google Translate with Spanish downloaded)
- •Digital copy of documents on your phone
- •Credit/debit card without foreign fees
Important aspects
- —Jet lag may affect you if coming from Americas or Asia — arrive in advance
- —Spanish schedules are different: lunch at 14h, dinner at 21h
- —Beware of pickpockets in touristy areas of Madrid and Barcelona
- —Book accommodation NOW — international demand will be enormous
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