Twelve routes into Spain, none of them the same door
Pick the category that matches your actual situation, then the specific route within it. Thresholds shown are 2026 figures and move periodically — confirm with your consulate before acting on any number here.
This covers the twelve routes most relevant to U.S. citizens. Every route above has sub-cases (regulated professions, EU-law family variants, regional differences) that a general guide can't fully capture — this is a map, not a substitute for a consultation once you've picked a lane.