Rules for entering Spain for Ukrainians

What documents do Ukrainians need to enter Spain?

You will need the following documents to travel to Spain:

• Biometric passport (valid for at least 3 months after leaving the country, issued within the last 10 years)
• Medical insurance
  
• Confirmation of the purpose of the trip (hotel reservation, invitation from friends or relatives)
  
• Proof of financial solvency (credit card, cash or other documents confirming the ability to cover expenses)
  

For traveling with children:

• Biometric passport of the child.
  
• Birth certificate.
  
• If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is not required. If the child is traveling with relatives or friends, a notarized consent from both parents is required.
  

Do I need a Green Card to travel by car to Spain?

Yes, to travel by car to Spain you need a Green Card - an international insurance policy that covers liability in the event of an accident abroad. Without a Green Card, it is impossible to cross the border in your own car.

How much money do you need to enter Spain in 2026?

When crossing the Spanish border as part of the Schengen area, tourists must have proof of sufficient financial means to cover their expenses during their stay and return home. Typically, Spanish authorities require travelers to show approximately €113–€118 per day of stay or a total amount of at least ≈ €1,065–€1,200 if the trip lasts more than ~9 days.

These are minimum indicative amounts that are often used to confirm financial solvency; border guards may assess each case individually depending on the travel plan and documents.

⚠️ During visa-free trips to Spain, attention is now more often paid to the availability of medical insurance, especially if the stay is planned for more than a few days. Border services may check whether the insurance policy covers the entire period of stay.

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Can I travel to Spain with pets? What documents are required?

Yes, it is possible to travel with pets to Spain, but there are several important requirements:

• The animal must be microchipped (microchipping is mandatory)
  
• Veterinary passport with all necessary vaccinations, including rabies vaccination
  
• Veterinary certificate issued no later than 10 days before the trip
  
• Additional requirements for dogs - a certificate of treatment for echinococcosis

Do I need to take out a health insurance to travel to Spain?

Health insurance for traveling to Spain is mandatory. It will not only provide you with the necessary medical care in case of need, but also allow you to avoid high costs for medical services abroad. You can apply for a reliable insurance policy quickly and conveniently on the Visit Ukraine website. This is your peace of mind and safety while traveling.

Is it possible to travel to Spain with a private vehicle?

To travel to Spain by car, in addition to the Green Card, you will also need a valid international driver's license and car documents. Also, do not forget to follow the local traffic rules, including the requirements for speed, seat belts and child seats for children.

What to do if your foreign passport is about to expire?

As of October 29, 2025, Ukraine has abolished the military rule of extending the validity of foreign passports and adding information about children to them. Now, traveling abroad is only possible with a valid biometric passport.

This means that if your passport has been “extended” or information about children has been added to it, you need to apply for a new biometric foreign passport.

Where to apply for a new passport

• In Ukraine: at the State Migration Service, Administrative Service Centers, or branches of the State Enterprise “Document.”
• Abroad: at Ukrainian embassies or consulates, or at branches of the State Enterprise ‘Document’ if they operate in your country.

If you are abroad and have an “extended” passport

If you are not allowed to leave the country or enter Ukraine because of your “extended” passport, contact the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate.

There you can obtain an identity card for returning to Ukraine (a so-called “white passport”). It is issued on the day of application — free of charge for children under 16 and for a consular fee for adults.

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Transit allowed.

Due to the closed airspace of Ukraine, traveling to Spain requires planning your route in advance. The best option is to travel by land to one of the neighboring European countries from where flights to Spain are available. Bus routes from Ukraine to Spain are widely used. Traveling by car is also a good alternative.

1. 🚌 🚆 Traveling by land to neighboring European countries

Romania:
- By bus: Regular bus routes are available from Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv to Bucharest or Suceava. The travel time is about 11-14 hours, the ticket price starts from 1200 UAH.
- By train: A direct train from Kyiv to Bucharest or Suceava is a convenient travel option. The travel time is 18-22 hours and the ticket price starts from 1400 UAH.

Hungary:
- By bus: There are bus services from Ukraine to Budapest that last about 15-20 hours. The ticket price starts from 1600 hryvnias.
- Train: Direct trains from Kyiv to Budapest take approximately 18 hours and the ticket price starts from 1500 UAH.

Poland:
- Bus: Buses run regularly from Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa to Warsaw or Krakow. Travel time is from 9 to 16 hours, and tickets start at 1200 UAH.
- Train: A convenient train route from Kyiv to Przemyśl or Warsaw allows you to get to Poland comfortably. Tickets cost from 1300 UAH.

Moldova:
- Bus: Buses run from Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities to Chisinau. The trip lasts from 8 to 13 hours, and the ticket price starts at 600 hryvnias.
- Train: A direct train from Odesa to Chisinau is a convenient way to get to Moldova. Travel time is 5-6 hours and the ticket costs from 500 hryvnias.

Slovakia:

• By bus: Regular bus routes are available from Kyiv, Lviv, and Mukachevo to Kosice or Bratislava. The travel time is about 24 hours and the ticket price starts from 2000 UAH.
  
• Train: The Slovak city of Kosice can be reached by trains #961, #963 from Mukachevo. The travel time is 4 hours and the ticket price starts from 366 UAH.
  
  

Austria:

• By bus: There are bus routes available from Kyiv, Lviv and Mukachevo to Vienna. The travel time is about 25 hours and the ticket price starts from 2000 UAH.
  
• Train: You can get to Austria by non-stop trains #749, #140 Kyiv-Vienna and Chop-Vienna. The travel time is 8-23 hours and the ticket price is about 2000 UAH.
  
  

💡 Please note!
You can buy tickets (train/bus/plane) from and to Ukraine, as well as between cities around the world, through the convenient Visit Ukraine booking system. The site has a bonus points system that allows you to travel much cheaper.

2. ✈️ Flights from Europe to Spain

After arriving in one of the neighboring countries, you can choose one of the following options for traveling to Spain:

Poland:
- Warsaw: There are numerous direct flights from Warsaw to Madrid, Barcelona or other Spanish cities. The ticket price starts from 1000 hryvnias and the travel time is 3 to 5 hours.
- Krakow: Direct flights to Barcelona, Alicante, and Madrid are available. Ticket price starts from 1200 UAH, travel time - from 2 to 4 hours.
Rzeszow: Direct flight to Alicante. Ticket price starts from UAH 1400, travel time - from 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Hungary:
- Budapest: Direct flights to Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia are available from Budapest. Ticket prices start from 900 hryvnias, and travel time is about 2-4 hours.

Romania:
- Bucharest: Numerous direct flights to Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia are available from Bucharest. Ticket prices start from 2000 hryvnias and travel time is about 3-4 hours.

Moldova:
- Chisinau: Direct flights to Barcelona and Madrid are available from Chisinau. The ticket price starts from 6000 hryvnia, and the travel time is 3 to 4 hours.

Slovakia:

• Bratislava: Direct flights to Lanzarote and Palma are available from Bratislava. Ticket price starts from 600 UAH, travel time - from 2 to 3 hours.
  
  

Austria:

• Vienna: There are numerous direct flights from Vienna to Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife, and other Spanish cities. The ticket price starts from 1000 hryvnias, and the travel time is from 2 to 5 hours.

3. 🚍 Alternative bus routes

If you prefer to travel by bus, you can consider a route through neighboring countries:

📍 Through Poland: Lviv - Katowice (Poland) - Girona (Spain) - Barcelona.
- Travel time: About 49-50 hours.
- Cost: The cost of tickets can start from 7500 hryvnia.

💡 You can always find out more about the schedule and prices, as well as buy a ticket for a flight convenient for you on our website - here.

4. 🚗 Traveling by your own car

Traveling by car can be an attractive option for those who want to see more countries on their way to Spain and be independent of transportation schedules.

❗️ Important: to travel abroad by your own car, you must have a Green Card insurance policy.

Route through Poland:
- The most popular car route: Kyiv - Lviv - Krakow (Poland) - Prague (Czech Republic) - Munich (Germany) - Lyon (France) - Girona (Spain).
- Distance: Approximately 2800 km.
- Travel time: Depending on stops and travel pace, the journey can take between 30 and 40 hours of pure travel time.
- Costs: Taking into account fuel costs, toll roads, and possibly overnight stays, the total cost can range from 300 to 400 euros depending on fuel costs and other factors.

How to travel abroad with a child in 2026?

According to the current legislation of Ukraine, the following rules apply to children's departure during martial law:

• Children under 16 can travel with one parent without the consent of the other.

• The child may also leave accompanied by a grandparent, adult brother or sister, stepmother, stepfather or other persons authorized by one of the parents in a written statement certified by the guardianship authority.

• Children over 16 years of age have the right to leave Ukraine on their own in accordance with Article 313 of the Civil Code of Ukraine.

• The main routes of departure are currently via the land borders with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Moldova.

Ukrainians can travel to Spain without a visa for a period of up to 90 days under the visa-free regime.

If a child is traveling with only one parent or a third party, a notarized power of attorney from the other parent with a translation into Spanish or English is required.

📄 Documents for traveling with a child

Before departure, check that you have all the necessary documents in hand:

• Biometric passport of the child

• Notarized power of attorney (if the child is not traveling with both parents)

• Health insurance (with coverage of at least 30,000 euros)

• Child's birth certificate (may be required at the border)

• Booking of accommodation and return tickets

• Proof of financial solvency (cash or bank statement).

🎒 What to take on a trip with a child?

• Documents and money - passports, insurance, reservations, bank cards.

• Comfortable clothes and hats - it can be very hot here in summer.

• Sunscreen SPF 50 - for children, this is a must-have.

• Snacks and a bottle of water - especially during excursions and city trips.

• Entertainment for the child - books, a tablet with cartoons, toys.

• First aid kit - allergy remedies, antipyretics, plasters, stomach upset medications, etc.

⚖️ Legal aspects of traveling abroad with a child

✔ Power of attorney: if a child is traveling with only one parent or an accompanying person, a notarized permission must be obtained in advance.

✔ Health insurance: insurance is required to enter Spain. You should choose a policy with medical expenses coverage of at least 30,000 euros.

✔ Schengen area: staying in Spain is included in the total 90 days of visa-free travel in the Schengen area.

🔹 Not sure what documents you need?

Get advice from Visit Ukraine lawyers to avoid problems during your trip.

📌 Make sure that all the documentation is correct!

🌟 The best places for family vacations in Spain

🏖 Barcelona

• Parc Güell is a fabulous place that will enchant children with its atmosphere.

• The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the largest in Europe.

• Tibidabo is an amusement park with fantastic views of the city.

Costa Dorada

• PortAventura World is the largest amusement park in Spain.

• Caribe Aquatic Park is a water park with games and attractions for all ages.

🏝 Canary Islands

• Loro Parque (Tenerife) - a zoo with dolphins, parrots and tigers.

• Siam Park is one of the best water parks in the world.

🏰 Madrid

• Parque Warner Madrid is a Warner Bros. theme park with cartoon characters.

• CosmoCaixa Science Museum is an interactive museum where you can touch the exhibits.

☎️ Useful contacts in Spain

Embassy of Ukraine in Spain

Consular area: the Autonomous Communities of Madrid, Castilla la Mancha, Castilla-León, Cantabria, Rioja, Navarre, Aragon, Basque Country, Extremadura, Asturias, Galicia; Principality of Andorra.

Address: c/Ronda de la Abubilla, 52, 28043 Madrid

Phone: +34 91 748 93 60, +34 917 48 93 82

Hotline: +34 620 64 1324

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://spain.mfa.gov.ua/

Consulate General of Ukraine in Barcelona

Consular area: Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands

Address: c. Numancia, 185, bajos 2 Barcelona 08034 España

Phone: +34-93-20-66-350

Hotline: +34 6293 829 36

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://barcelona.mfa.gov.ua/

Emergency numbers in Spain

• Rescue service - 112

• National police - 091

• Ambulance - 061

🌍 Practical tips for traveling with a child

• Choose hotels with children's infrastructure - this will make your vacation much easier.

• Avoid walking in the heat - the temperature can reach +40°C during the day.

• Use public transportation - subways and buses in Spain are comfortable and equipped for traveling with children.

• Take out health insurance - in case of illness, this will help you save a lot of money on treatment.

Spain is an ideal place for a family vacation. Prepare in advance, choose interesting locations for children, take care of the documents, and don't forget about health insurance - and your trip will be an unforgettable adventure!

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