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Spain Travel Advisory

Madrid

Exercise Caution
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalMadrid
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyEUR · euro
TimezoneUTC
Exercise CautionUpdated 2025-05-12
Risk Level2 / 4
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Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest . Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target: Tourist locations Transportation centers like airports and train stations Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship and educational institutions Parks Major sporting and cultural events Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

Ambulance

ambulance

Fire

fire

Police

police

General Emergency

general emergency

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

General

Disculpe

dees-KOOL-peh

Excuse me

Cuanto cuesta?

KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah

How much?

Quiero comprar

kee-EHR-oh kom-PRAHR

I want to buy...

No

NOH

No

Por favor

por fah-VOR

Please

Donde esta?

DON-deh ehs-TAH

Where is...?

Si

SEE

Yes

Greetings

Hola

OH-lah

Hello

Gracias

GRAH-see-ahs

Thank you

Emergency

Ayuda!

ah-YOO-dah

Help!

Consulate

Madrid

Calle de Serrano 75, 28006 Madrid, Spain

+34-91-587-2200
Is it safe to travel to Spain right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Spain at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest . Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Spain?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Spain?
Emergency services in Spain: ambulance 061; fire 080; police 091; general emergency 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Spain safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), Spain is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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