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Yes, under Spain's immigration regulation. Non-EU nationals, except those of Andorra, Monaco and San Marino, who come from a country that has abolished border controls with Spain and have no Spanish residence permit must declare their entry in person to the police. If not done on arrival, it must be done within three days at any National Police station.
Key facts
| What | The law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who must declare | Nationals of non-EU countries (except Andorra, Monaco and San Marino) without a Spanish residence permit | RD 1155/2024, art. 13(1) |
| When it applies | You come from a state with which Spain has signed an agreement abolishing border controls | RD 1155/2024, art. 13(1) |
| How | In person, before the Spanish police | RD 1155/2024, art. 13(1) |
| Deadline | If not done on entry, within 3 days of entry | RD 1155/2024, art. 13(2) |
| Where | Any National Police (Cuerpo Nacional de Policía) station | RD 1155/2024, art. 13(2) |
What the law requires
Spain’s immigration regulation sets a duty to declare entry. Nationals of non-EU countries must declare their entry in person to the Spanish police if they:
- arrive from a state that has signed an agreement with Spain abolishing border controls, and
- have no residence permit in Spain.
Nationals of Andorra, Monaco and San Marino are exempt.
The deadline
If you didn’t declare your entry when you arrived, you have three days from entry to do it at any National Police station (art. 13(2)).
Related questions
- The 90/180-day limit: counted across the whole Schengen area from your first entry, with the entry day as day one (RD 1155/2024, art. 48).
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