European Union<\/a> (EU), British passport holders could enter Spain without needing their documents stamped and there were no restrictions on the length of their stay. However, now UK visitors are limited to a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period in Spain, or any other country within the Schengen Area.<\/p>\nIn addition to this, passports must show a “date of issue” from within the last ten years prior to arrival and an “expiry date” that extends at least three months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen zone. According to Foreign Office advice, failure to comply with these requirements when travelling to Spain or other Schengen countries, including Greece, France, and Italy, could result in a prolonged ban.<\/p>\n
The Foreign Office guidance for Spain, and all other Schengen nations, warns: “If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to three years.”<\/p>\n
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