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For nationals of the EU and Iceland, Norway and Switzerland a visa is not necessary to enter to Spain. They require only a passport or a valid identity card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nationals of other countries including Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and the USA do not require visas for tourist visits of up to 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nationals of all other countries please check with the a Spanish embassy in your country: Find a Spanish embassy in your country<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Spain, since 2002, the official currency is the Euro (\u20ac). Major credit cards such as Visa and Master Card and to some extent American Express are accepted all over Spain. You can also use them to withdraw money from a cash machine and pay in restaurants, shops and hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of thefts or losing your card please immediately call your provider to lock it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Spain, restaurants are required by law to include service charges in their prices, but most people leave small change if they are happy with the service. Commonly, you also tip hotel porters and taxi drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In touristic places pick pockets can be an annoyance. Please watch your belongings at touristic sights, on the metro and in crowded areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traffic in Spain is more hectically in comparison to other European countries so you have to pay attention on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This especially accounts for traffic lights: if the green light for pedestrians starts flashing get off the road right away since cars and motorbikes will start within a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of a any emergencies please call the EU standard emergency number 112. If you got sick you should ask your hotel reception for the nearest medical center. As an EU citizen you can use your European Health Insurance Card for free treatment. Visitors from other countries should have a travel insurance, otherwise you might have to pay on the spot. There are also many pharmacies where you can go if you have minor aches and pains. Some of them are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Catalan people are known in Spain for their motivation and commitment to work. They separate their professional life and their personal relationships, so they can be perceived as reserved and serious but don\u00b4t interpret this as unfriendliness. The Catalan people are Spanish in their zest for life and they always put social and family life first.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoney and Tipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Catalan Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n