Should I enter Spain with a Spanish or the Canadian passport

Member since 06 July 2022

linsaywvMemberYesterday 05:23:54

My grandmother was born in Spain so I managed to get a fresh Spanish passport. I was going to go to Spain to try to get my DNI card. Should I use my Spanish passport to enter Spain or my Canadian passport?

To use my passport for the very first time with there be a problem or do I need extra documentation.

I also have a literal birth certificate. And I also have a letter from the consulate in Canada stating that I am a Spanish person with an address in Canada that is my residence.

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

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gwynjBulgaria ExpertYesterday 05:44:46

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@linsaywv

Congrats on your shiny new EU passport! Very useful if you fancy relocating to Europe.

My understanding is that all countries expect you to enter with the passport of that country, if you have one. And you should use the same passport if/when you leave.

If you've been issued with a passport, then I doubt there's any reason why you can't immediately use it. Or that there's any further documentation needed before doing so.

linsaywv Member

Member since 06 July 2022

linsaywvMemberYesterday 15:45:55

Hi, thanks for that! Even if your first port of entry is France?

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

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gwynjBulgaria ExpertYesterday 18:29:50

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@linsaywv

Well... you don't have a French passport, so I guess you can enter with either. However, I suppose the Schengen zone checking might get confused (especially when ETIAS comes into force) if you enter on your non-EU passport.