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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.