International delegates travelling to Málaga for the LifeSpan 2026 Summit enter Spain under Schengen rules. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need only a national ID card, while UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean, Australian and Brazilian passport holders travel visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period (with ETIAS pre-screening applying once the EU system is live). Delegates from India, China, Turkey, South Africa and much of Asia, Africa and the Middle East must obtain a Schengen Type C short-stay visa, costing EUR 90 with a 15-day standard processing time — apply at the Spanish consulate for your residence at least six weeks ahead, showing travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation and onward travel.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply at the Spanish consulate covering your place of residence; biometrics are submitted in person and you must show travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover, confirmed accommodation and onward travel. ETIAS pre-screening applies to visa-exempt travellers once the EU system is in operation; carry a passport valid for at least three months beyond departure plus a copy of the summit i
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