Passport Stamped on Arrival in Spain? - Page 3

Lari I don't think it's fluid. The Spanish authorities will certainly have decided what procedures they're going to follow. We just have to be a little patient to see what they are.

They're not going to announce a non enforcement policy, and if they follow enforcement rules based on current law it will hardly be a surprise. 

So really the only fluid part is we now have to wait and see what they do.

It was interesting that the link posted earlier talked about no action on exit, rather action on attempt to re-enter.

If they only enforce action on attempted re-entry it means offenders would be sent back at the airport with the additional flight cost at the expense of the traveler.

Let's see what happens. 

Hi

With regard to your first paragraph, from the varying replies regarding passport stamping on recent entries into Spain, it does not appear that the Spanish authorities have decided on the way forward does it. either that or they simply have failed to communicate it fully.

With regard to your terminology "offenders" I presume you are referring to  those persons attempting entry in contravention of the 90/180 day rule?

Yes. Perhaps "offenders" is an emotive word to some, but it was easier than saying "people of any race, colour or creed who live outside the Schengen Zone who may have accidentally or on purpose attempted to gain entry onto the territory of Spain who have not kept strictly within the 90 days in 180 and consequently became in breach of the immigration regulations pursuant to the country"

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It has been the case for years...your passport details are forwarded to your arrival airport once you check in...I had two passports legally for my work overseas..I flew some years ago into Alicante...passport logged.. I used to other passport to depart Alicante... crashed the system...I created an issue and had to clear things by contact UK passport office...before  I could travel...

Is it true that in Spain you must carry your ID at all times. If you don’t have a TIE you must carry your passport. Are there several types of visa. These are for people who want to stay longer then 90 days but not live here. 

I dont know if its law, but we always carry our residencia cards with us at all times now and have copies of our passports in the car, just in case we get stopped.

 I always carry passport when out  in Spain...plus contact details in case of emergency...in the car I carry all car docs plus passport...NIE copy...also you will need your NIE number if you have to call the breakdown recovery..part of your car insurance

I don't think it's written into law for non residents but the police have the right to request ID at any time so it's useful to carry some. 

Steve

Yes, you need to carry ID.

Yes, there are various types of visa, e.g. Non-Lucrative (for retired people who don't want to work), and several kinds of working visa.

There are no options for staying more than 90 in 180 without a visa (i.e. to be here more than 90 in 180, you must have legal Residency). 

I have found that a valid Spanish driving licence appears to be accepted as ID too.