There are some entry requirements for Menorca from the UK, but typically you can travel to countries in the Schengen area (which includes Menorca) for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.
What Are The Entry Requirements For Menorca?
If entering Menorca from the UK there are entry requirements to be mindful of. Even if you are visiting just on holiday. Menorca falls within the EU and thus the Schengen area.
Passport Validation
Firstly, if you are visiting Menorca or any other EU country (excluding Ireland), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City then you must follow the Schengen region passport requirements.
UK Passport Requirements To Visit Menorca:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- Valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
UK Visa Requirements To Visit Menorca
Being in the EU and under Spain’s government, you can travel to Menorca for up to 90 days in any 180 day period without a visa. This applies whether you are visiting as a tourist, visiting friends, families, attending business or for work, cultural, sporting events or for short term studies and training.
If you wish to stay longer for any reason, whether that’s leisure, work or studying you will need to meet the Spanish governments entry requirements and must check with Spain’s embassy and/or consulates in the UK. This will be to determine what type of visa or work permit you may need.
Additional Entry Requirements To Menorca For Tourists
On occasions tourists may be asked for additional information from border guards. Information such as;
- Whether you have enough money for your stay
- Proof of accommodation, for example:
- Accommodation booking confirmation
- Proof of address if visiting your own property (such as second home)
- An invitation or proof of address if staying with a third party, friends or family. A carta de invitation completed by your hosts is one of the options available.
Do You Get Your Passport Stamped When Visiting Menorca?
Yes, as a UK citizen visiting Menorca your passport should now be stamped upon entry and exit from Menorca.
If you happen to use an e-gate, please ensure you have your passport stamped by a border officer. This will be to ensure there are no enquires when you exit Menorca.
Why Is Your Passport Stamped When Visiting Menorca?
Menorcan border guards now stamp your passport when you enter and leave Menorca to ensure you are complying with the no visa visiting rules of 90 days in any 180 day period, or to ensure if you have a visa you are complying with the rules of your visa.
If you do not have relevant entry or exit stamps in your passport, this is when issues may occur as it will be automatically assumed you have overstayed your visa, or had an incorrect visa.
Unaccompanied Minors Entering Menorca
If an unaccompanied minor, anyone under 18 within Spanish law, comes to the attention of the Menorcan border guards or police they will be considered vulnerable and may be taken to a minors centre, or under supervision within the airport until a parent or guardian is found.
