Is 16 a minor in Spain?

Under Spanish law a person under 18 is considered as a child and always has all the protection derived from its status as a minor. A young person in Spain is between 15 and 24 years, persons aged 15 to 17 are children and young people, and 18 to 24 are young but already adults.



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In Spain, any person under the age of 18 is a minor. Generally, minors lack the legal capacity to take legally binding actions because they are deemed incapable of legally binding consent.

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Drinking in Spain However, those under the age of 18 can buy beer or wine if they are with their parents, and there's no minimum age for drinking alcohol inside the home, so it's up to parents to decide whether they think their child should be allowed to drink.

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Technically, no. The legal age to go clubbing in Spain is 18. Most clubs and venues require guests to be 18 or older to enter and enjoy nightlife activities. However, many Spanish teenagers are able to go clubbing as early as 16 or 17 depending on how well it is enforced.

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Minor children may be able to travel to another country without either one of their parents. Children must have their own passport, visa or other international entry documentation required of adults.

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