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Can I go to Spain with a green card?

While U.S. citizens currently don't need a travel visa or a waiver to visit Spain, you will need a travel visa if you're a green card holder originally from a non-Schengen country, as you are still considered a third-country national.



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U.S. citizens traveling to Spain are not subject to any COVID-19 entry restrictions. Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.

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Here are the countries that Green Card Holders can visit without a visa:
  • Canada.
  • Mexico.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Georgia.
  • The British Virgin Islands.
  • Aruba and Curaçao.
  • The Balkans.
  • Singapore.


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US Green Card holders, who are also nationals of third countries that have not established a visa-free regime with the EU, will need to obtain a Schengen Visa, in order to be able to travel to Europe.

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Can I travel outside the U.S. with a green card? Yes, you can travel abroad as a green card holder — that's one of the many benefits of being a permanent resident. However, your trip must be temporary and you cannot remain outside the United States for more than 1 year.

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Citizens of the European Union or of the States of the European Economic Area or Switzerland do not need a visa to establish their residence in Spain or for long-term studies or to work.

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Paying a fee is an obligatory part of the Schengen visa application process. The fee for lodging a Schengen visa application in the United States is EUR 80 (equivalent to USD 84.58).

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Do Green Card Holders Need a Visa for Italy? If you have a US Green Card, you might need a visa for Italy, depending on what passport you hold: If you hold a passport from a country that has a visa liberalization agreement with the EU, you don't need a visa for Italy.

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