Can I travel to Spain with my Spanish ID card?

Can I travel to Spain with my Spanish ID card?

Spanish citizens registered in the Register of Spanish citizens living abroad in Spanish consular offices have the right to renew and apply for Spanish passports. For European Union countries and those with which Spain has signed a convention, a person may travel with a valid national identify card (DNI).

Can I travel with an expired ID Europe?

Beneficiaries of the right to move and reside freely can use expired identity cards or passports or valid driving licences to help attest that they are covered by the right of free movement but those documents are not valid travel documents and alone, in principle, should not be enough to unequivocally establish their …

How long are Spanish ID cards valid for?

The DNI must be renewed every five years until the holder’s thirtieth birthday (ibid.). Thereafter, the DNI is valid for ten years until the holder’s seventieth birthday, after which it is valid indefinitely (ibid.). Cards for those who are severely physically or mentally disabled are also valid indefinitely (ibid.).

Can I renew my Spanish passport in the UK?

You need to make an appointment at the Spanish Consulate in London, but first you need to be registered on the Registro de Matricula for Spanish citizens living abroad.

What documents do I need to renew my Spanish passport?

1. 1º Personal appearance with a duly accomplished passport application form duly signed by the applicant.
2. 2º Previous passport (original and photocopy) and a valid Spanish D.N.I. The Spanish literal Birth Certificate is required for first-time passport applicants in this Consulate General. (

How do I make an appointment to renew my Spanish passport?

At the relevant office at your station of the Policia Nacional. You must make an appointment by calling this number 902.247. 364 or by using this LINK to for an online appointment.

Who is eligible for a Spanish passport?

You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain. You can also acquire Spanish nationality by getting married in Spain or birth, even if you or your Spanish parents were born outside Spain. All applicants must prove that they are a good citizen.

How much is a Spanish passport cost?

How much does the Spanish Passport Cost? Getting a passport in Spain is worth 26.02 euros. Those who can prove that they have the status of a large family will obtain it free of charge.

When can I apply for a Spanish passport?

Ordinarily, you can apply for Spanish citizenship after 10 years of legal residence. There are certain circumstances (e.g., through marriage or having a parent with Spanish nationality) when the 10-year residency requirement doesn’t apply.

Does Spain allow dual nationality?

Spain only recognises dual citizenship with a select number of countries who are judged to fulfil the requirement set out in the Spanish constitution of having ‘a close/special relationship with Spain’ e.g. Latin American countries that were previously under Spanish rule.

How do I get a Spanish passport by descent?

You can obtain Spanish citizenship by descent if:

1. Your mother or father is a Spanish national.
2. Both your foreign parents were born in Spain.
3. You were adopted by Spanish nationals prior to your 18th birthday.
4. You have Spanish grandparents.

How long can you live in Spain without residency?

How long can I stay in Spain without becoming a resident? You can stay in Spain for a maximum of 183 days per year (6 months) in order to not become a resident. If you spend an extra day (184 days and onwards), you will be regarded as a resident, hence paying resident taxes in the country.