Spain visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Spanish Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Malaysia passport holders can travel to Spain for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for a duration of six months beyond the date of exit from Spain. The passport should have at least two blank pages.
- On entry and exit from Spain, tourists with amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 or the equivalent in another currency (including banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.
- Visitors entering Spain with arms and ammunition need a permit issued by the competent weapons authority.
- Malaysians must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the country, which could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in Spain or a hotel reservation.
- Tourists should also have an onward or return ticket back to Malaysia and must show proof of sufficient funds throughout their stay in Spain.
- Travellers with pets must possess a health certificate issued by an authorized government veterinarian within 10 days of departure and approved by the local health authorities in Malaysia.
- Intending visitors can get to Spain from international airports in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Mahe.
- KLM, Qatar Airways, China Southern and Etihad are some of the Carriers that fly from Malaysia to Spain.
- The estimated flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, Spain is 18 hours, 5 minutes and from Penang Island, it is 19 hours, 5 minutes.
- The dominating religion in Spain is Christianity, precisely Roman Catholics. Also, a large part of Spain are either atheists, agnostics or non-believers.
- Spain has a Mediterranean climate. Spring which is from March to May and Fall which is from September to November is regarded as the best time to visit Spain.
- Spanish is the official language in Spain spoken by the majority of the population of the country. Galician, Basque (Euskarian), Aranès and Catalan are well-spoken languages in the country.
- The official currency in Spain is the Euro. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets throughout the country.
- A tourist can spends an average of 50 Euro per day on expenses in Spain.
- ATMs are available in many parts of Spain, and they can be found in most hotels and major places of business, where credit and debit cards are readily accepted. Other local business outlets strictly accept cash.
- Getting around in Spain is possible with taxis, buses, car rentals and trains.
- The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, The Great Mosque of Cordoba and The Prado and Paseo del Artes are some of the tourist attraction travellers can visit while in Spain.
- Spain uses the Central European Summer Time (GMT+1). Malaysia is seven hours ahead of Spain.
- Power sockets and plugs used in Spain are of type C and F. The standard supply voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz.
- Croquettes, tortilla espanola, gazpacho, pisto and cured meats are some of the dishes tourists can enjoy while in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there festivals in Spain?
Yes, so many festivals take place in Spain. Some of the festivals include Las Fallas in Valencia, La Mercè in Barcelona and Seville’s Feria de Abril.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
The best time to visit Spain is in Spring and Falls, which is between April and May, September and October.