Visa- and Entry- Requirements for Mallorca
The island of Mallorca belongs to Spain. It is, therefore, part of the European Union and the Schengen agreement. The visa and entry requirements for visitors to Mallorca depend on nationality and intended length of stay.
Passport- and Visa- Requirements for Non-EU / Non-Schengen Nationals
Passport validity
The following passport entry requirements apply to all nationals from non-EU / non-Schengen countries. Your passport needs to fulfil two criteria:
- Valid for 3 months or more after the day you leave Mallorca/Spain. Please check the expiry date of your passport.
AND - Less than 10 years old when you travel to Mallorca/Spain. This is calculated from the date of issue.
These entry requirements are based on the information provided by the European Union. However, some airlines are currently requesting passport validity of 6 months or more at the time of travel, so please double-check your airline’s requirements.
It is important that you check the validity of your passport in good time before you travel, to give you sufficient time to apply for a renewal, should this be necessary.
Visa requirements
Tourists on short stays
Different visa requirements apply, depending on your nationality. Nationals of several countries do not require a visa for shorter trips and holidays, including
- The United Kingdom
- The United States
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Israel
- Japan
- and many others
Please see the European Union website for a full list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement.
For the above nationals, the following rules apply for travel to Mallorca:
- You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- However, if you are also visiting other EU countries, you will need to check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries you visit, in any given 180-day period.
- Different rules apply for business travel and longer stays.
Longer stays or non-visa exempt countries
A visa for travel to Mallorca is required if
- You are planning to stay longer than the time period detailed above.
- You are a national of another non-Schengen / non-EU country that is not listed in the above link.
If you do require a visa, you will need to apply for this at the Spanish embassy in your country of residence prior to travelling to Mallorca.
ETIAS / EES
There are changes ahead for 2023 with new procedures being introduced for nationals from non-EU/non-Schengen countries. Please note, that these are not yet operational.
ETIAS
Nationals from visa-exempt non-Schengen / non-EU countries will soon be required to apply for travel authorisation ahead of their journey to Mallorca.
This new scheme is called ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System. A valid ETIAD authorisation will enable the person to visit Spain (and/or other European countries) as a tourist for short stays (please see above).
An ETIAS travel authorisation can be obtained via the official website for a fee of € 7 and will be valid for 3 years. ETIAS was intended to be launched in May 2023 but its introduction has now been postponed to November.
EES
The EES or entry/exit system is an IT system that will be used at passport control from November 2023 for passengers from non-EU, non-Schengen countries. The EES will automate procedures at border control and replace passport stamping. This will speed up the process and increase the accuracy of the checks that are being carried out.
Additional requirements / documentation
If you are visiting Mallorca as a tourist from a non-EU / non-Schengen country, you will need to meet the following additional requirements:
- Be in possession of a return ticket or ticket for onward travel
- Have a proof of address for your stay in Mallorca
- Have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Mallorca. Currently, this equals an amount of € 100 per day.
In practical terms, these requirements may not be routinely checked at the border control when you arrive in Mallorca.
Passport- and Visa- Requirements for Non-Schengen EU Nationals
Nationals from non-Schengen EU countries require a valid passport or National Identity Card to travel to Mallorca. A visa is not required.
This currently applies to the following countries:
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Ireland
- Romania
Passport- and Visa- Requirements for Nationals from Schengen Countries
For travel within the Schengen area you are not usually required to show a passport or national identity card for travel. However, you will still need to bring one of these documents with you, as foreigners who are on Spanish territory are obligated to carry valid proof of identity with them. A visa is not required.
This currently applies to the following countries:
| Germany Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark Slovakia Slovenia | Estonia Finland France Greece Hungary Iceland | Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta | Norway Netherlands Poland Portugal Czech Republic Sweden Switzerland |
Lost or Stolen Passport
Should your passport get lost or stolen during your stay in Mallorca, you will need to get in touch with your embassy or consulate.
British Consulate Palma de Mallorca
Carrer Convent dels Caputxins, 4
Edificio Orisba B 4ºD
07002 Palma de Mallorca
Telephone +34 91 714 6300
Website
Public access to the British Consulate is by appointment only.
U.S. Consular Agency Palma de Mallorca
Edificio Reina Constanza
Porto Pi, 8, 9-D
07015 Palma, Islas Baleares, Spain
Telephone: (34) 97-140-3707
Fax: (34) 97-140-3971
E-mail: pmagency@state.gov
Irish Honorary Consulate Mallorca
Pedro Pablo Marrero Fuster
Honorary Consul of Ireland
C/San Miguel, 68 A-7°/8°
07002 Palma de Mallorca
Phone: +34 971 719244
Fax: +34 971 718229
E-mail: consuladodeirlanda@marrero-henning.com
Out of hours emergency assistance: +34914364093
