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In 2022 when I arrived they asked me where I was staying. That might've had something to do with Covid although the restrictions were over when I arrived.
I am not sure what you read. It sounds as if you misread something. To clarify:
Thank you for your prompt reply. All good Information.
I think that is wise.....since I will be staying the first night in a hotel in Irun....then on to albergues continuing on. Thank you.In 2022 when I arrived they asked me where I was staying. That might've had something to do with Covid although the restrictions were over when I arrived.
The other two years I came in no one asked. It's unlikely, but it doesn't hurt to have the name of the first place you're going to stay handy in case customs takes a dislike to you!
Yes.....I was updating the International Information on the American Airlines for my flight upon entry and it was then, that the accommodation names were requested. That's the only place that I read and was asked to enter such. No worries...my Passport is current and I'm Good to go! Thanks all.
I am a little confused now and just curious: Reading the thread title and first post I understood it to mean that the question was about personal data information that one might have to provide upon arrival at Madrid airport.
When we arrived at Madrid immigration, the official looked at us with our backpacks and said “Camino?” “Si.” Then we heard our first “Buen Camino!” After six months of planning and waiting, and 12 hours of flying, I got really emotional hearing that.
It has never been an issue , just say I’m hiking the Camino, that always been enough
I'm thinking you are correct....it was only the API information that was being requested! Thank you.
As I am....6 months of planning, selecting proper items, staying under 17lbs and training (difficult as it may be in 90 degree FLAT Florida). I'll be as excited as you "hearing" my FIRST Buen Camino!!!!
Ok deep breath. It’s all ok.
I wish you an excellent flight and a splendid Camino! I am still a little curious though. Was it actually the address of your first accommodation that you had to enter or just the name of the first town where you plan to stay? I remember vaguely that during the Covid period one had to indicate the first town in Spain that was the first destination of one's trip.
Confirm: I’ve entered Spain by bus, train, ship, and by air at BCN, BIO, & BCN at least eleven times and never been asked about lodging or plans or income. And for what it’s worth, wasn’t asked when landing in four other Schengen countries. For a bit more details, https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/179380/proof-of-funds-proof-of-exit
The Schengen region is most (not all) of the EU countries and a few non-EU countries. The rule for them is no more than ninety days in any consecutive 180 for citizens of a list of countries that includes USA. Not six months, although there are at least two Schengen countries with treaties that allow US citizens an additional ninety days within that country. But if you take advantage of that, be aware: Ninety days in Schengen countries followed by two or more days in Poland or Denmark is legal for a US citizen, but if you change planes in Paris on the way home, bingo! you become in violation of the 90/180 rule and if the person stamping your passport is finicky or grouchy, you could be banned from Schengen for ten years!
This has been in the works for years, and is not a visa, but an electronic travel authorization, like the ESTA for the US and the ETA for Canada. The time frame has changed multiple times. Please use the official website for information:
You mean 90 days.
No, the poster did mean 6 months. It is about the bilateral agreements facility. These agreements are international legacy law but still valid. A real evergreen topic on the forum and of no relevance for the OP. Also, the description of this facility in the post is inaccurate.
