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Entry and Visa

To participate in the World University Championship Padel, each delegation must comply with the entry regulations of the host country, Spain.

This page outlines the procedures to follow based on your status, to ensure a smooth arrival.

All the necessary information about visa

Visa

All participants and officials requiring a visa to enter the host country must follow the official process outlined the National authorities.

1. General Requirements

Delegations are responsible for checking visa requirements and initiating the application process in a timely manner. You can consult the visa policy in:

The documentation required to travel to Spain varies according to the country of origin. The participants coming from EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein will need a valid passport or ID card. For participants coming from another countries, the maximum stay in Spain is 90 days.

There are a number of countries whose citizens are required to have a valid current visa in order to enter Spain. Citizens of these countries can also travel to Spain if they have a residence permit or a long-term visa issued by another country in the EU (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria and Cyprus), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

Citizens of all other countries must be in possession of documents which justify the object and the conditions of their stay, and be in possession of sufficient economic resources for their maintenance throughout the period they are intending to remain in Spain. The documents they required to present will vary according to the motive of trip.

The organizing committee will provide the necessary invitations to the countries that are in need of a visa application.

2. Invitation Letters

To support visa applications, the Organising Committee will issue official invitation letters to registered participants. To obtain these letters:

  • Submit the required passport information and personal details of your delegation members by deadline set by the OC, usually at least 60 days before the event).
  • If final team selection is pending, a long list of all potential athletes and officials may be submitted to avoid delays.

Late requests may not be processed in time. Please respect the indicated deadline provided in the event’s invitation letter or website.

3. Who Needs a Visa?

Visa requirements vary depending on the nationality of the applicant. It is the responsibility of each delegation to verify the current regulations through the embassy or consulate of the host country in their respective country.

4. Points to Remember

  • Make sure passports are valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of departure.
  • Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay the issuance of invitation letters or the visa process.
  • FISU and the Organising Committee cannot guarantee the issuance of visas; it remains at the discretion of the host country’s immigration authorities.

Entry Point

Malaga is a big city with an International Airport and High Velocity Train Station, located at 20 minutes distance to the event accommodation.

Official Entry Points

To facilitate the arrival of all participants, the OC has designated the following entry points:

  • In the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport, situated in Malaga, there are more than 70 international companies operating with scheduled flights connecting Malaga to the main European Union capitals and cities of other continents.
  • María Zambrano High Velocity Train Station, situated in the city center of Malaga are connected all the train lines of Spain.

Upon arrival, a welcome desk or volunteers with event signage will be present to greet delegations and provide assistance.

Participants Travel plans

Delegation travel details should be submitted in advance through the FISU Global Management System (GMS), through the Arrivals & Departures Module, latest 1 month before the Championship Padel Opening Ceremony (6 July) to allow the OC to organise timely and efficient transfers to the accommodation sites.

Please note:

  • Transfers will be arranged by the OC from 4 to 11 of july.
  • Separate or grouped transfers may be arranged depending on the size of the delegation and arrival schedules.
  • If after the submission of the travel plan through the GMS or during the trip there is any incidence, delay or change, please communicate to the OC as soon as possible (provide OC contact info for travel incidences and changes – contact person, email and phone number).

If travelling by other means (e.g., private car), the OC will provide details about arrival procedures and parking options where applicable.