Permits and paperwork
Documents you need to come to La Palma, driving licenses, consulates on the island
and paperwork for bringing pets with you.
 What
kind of documents do I need to travel to La Palma? - Up
La Palma is part of the Canary Islands, which are
under Spanish sovereignty and, therefore, belong
to the European Union. However, the requisites to
enter the island depend on your citizenship:
- If you are an EU citizen, or a citizen of Norway,
Switzerland, Iceland or Lichtenstein, you just
need your identity card or your (valid) passport.
Under age children will need parental consent,
as well as their identity card.
- . If you come from any of the following
countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia,
Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa
Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, United States
of America, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan,
Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand,
Panama, Paraguay, Korea, Romania, San Marino, The
Vatican, Singapore, Uruguay and Venezuela, Macao
and Hong Kong, you just need your (valid) passport
to visit Spain. This will allow you to stay for
no more than 90 days in our country.
- If you are a citizen of any other country, pursuant
to EU regulations, you have to get a visa from
the Spanish
Consulate [spain.info] in your country
of origin or residence. You will also need to present
your official passport. In this case, the Spanish
authorities can also ask you for a document justifying
where you are going to stay, or a confirmation
of your booking, a return ticket to your country,
package trip or an invitation from someone in Spain.
They can also ask you to show that you have got
enough money to live in Spain for your intended
stay.
In any event, as this information changes regularly,
we suggest you to get further information about the
requisites for travelling to Spain before setting
out. You can do this at your nearest Spanish Consulate
or Embassy [spain.info].
 What
embassies or consulates are there on La Palma? - Up
 Federal
Republic of Germany (Honorary Consulate):
66, Avenida Marítima - Sta. Cruz de La Palma (Telephone: 922 420 689)
 República
Bolivariana de Venezuela (Honorary Consulate):
31, O'Daly - Santa Cruz de La Palma (Telephone: 922 411 919). Many EU-countries
and other non EU-countries have consulates either in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or
in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. At www.mae.es (web
site of the Spanish Foreign Affairs ministry), you will find a detailed and up
to the minute list of consulates, embassies and honorary consulates in Spain.
 What
kind of document do I need to drive here? - Up
If you want to drive in Spain, you have to be over 18. If you want to rent
a car, you have to be over 21. If you come from any of the EU countries, Switzerland,
Norway, Iceland or Lichtenstein, you just need to show your (valid) driving
licence. But if you are not from any of these countries, you have to have an
International Driving license.
If you want to bring your car on to the island, the Spanish authorities may
ask you for a temporary traffic permit, which you can get at customs. This
is valid for 6 months. You also need compulsory car insurance.
The citizens of some countries need to carry a Green Card, that is, the International
Certificate of Civil Liability Insurance. And, finally, if your country does
not have any kind of agreement with Spain, you must have a Border Insurance
Policy. As these conditions may vary, we suggest you get in contact with the
nearest Embassy
or Consulate [spain.info] before travelling to Spain.
 Can
I take my pet with me? - Up
Of course, you can.provided that that your pet is a dog or a cat or something
similar.
If your pet is a dog, a cat or a ferret it has to comply with a series of health
and identification requisites, which may vary from country to country. In the
vast majority of cases, your pet must be vaccinated against rabies, and it must
be properly identified by means of a microchip or a tattoo. On the other hand,
you should be aware that if your pet is under 3 months old, customs may refuse
it entry.
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