Spain | Reentry permit policy reminders

Spanish government officials have released reminders on reentry permits for the summer travel season.

Key Points:

• Reentry permits are issued to foreign nationals who are in the process of renewing their residence permits and meet the applicable requirements.
• Reentry is authorized through land or sea border posts until Sept. 30, 2024, provided that individuals possess a valid passport or travel document, a copy of their expired residence permit and a completed residence permit renewal application.
• Air travelers are advised to obtain a reentry permit to avoid airlines refusing their transport into Spain if they do not possess a valid residence permit.

Background: The General Department on Immigration Affairs and Borders has provided these reminders due to an expected increase in reentry permit applications during the summer holiday season. The reentry permit is a valid document for crossing the border through Spanish border posts and is issued to authorize the departure and subsequent return of a foreign national who has a residence or stay permit that is currently in the process of being renewed.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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