Majorca

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language: Spanish (Castilian), Catalan, Galician, Basque
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 34
Driving: Driving is on the right. EU Driving Licences are accepted, if not an International Driving Licence is required. Minimum driving age is 18, however minimum age for car hire is 21
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish, many executives speak French or English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be reasonably punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Public Holidays: 2008
Jan 1 New Year`s Day, Jan 6 Epiphany, Mar 19* San Jose, Mar 21 Maundy Thursday, Mar 21 Good Friday, May 1 Labour Day, Aug 15 Assumption, Oct 12 National Day, Nov 1 All Saints Day, Dec 6 Constitution Day, Dec 8 Immaculate Conception, Dec 25 Christmas Day
*May be replaced by the autonomous communities with another date.
Emergency Services: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
Clothing: Lightweights for summer, mediumweights for winter with warmer clothes for central and northern areas

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Compulsory Vaccinations: None.
Recommended Immunisations: None, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations, long-term visitors should consider hepatitis A immunisation.
Reciprocal Health: Participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.

PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION
Passport General: Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of valid Identity Cards issued to citizens of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway & Portugal
Passport Validity: Please contact nearest embassy/consulate
Visa General: The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Spain
2) For an unrestricted length of stay by:
a) Holders of British passports with the inscription `British Citizen` or `European Union`
b) Holders of passports issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden & Switzerland
3) For stays up to 90 days by:
a) Holders of passports issued by Andorra, Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders only), Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Liechtenstein, Macao (S.A.R. passport holders only), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, St. Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands, United States, Uruguay, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vatican City & Venezuela
b) Holders of permanent residency in any of the Schengen member states, are entitled to re-enter the Schengen area without a visa on production of proof of residence & passport

The following DO require a visa:
a) Bolivia
Visa Notes: , 0906 550 8970* (visa enq)
fax: +44 20 7581 7888
e-mail: conspalon@mail.mae.es
website: www.conspalon.org
hours: 0915-1200 (Mon-Fri)
* calls cost #1 per minute

CURRENCY, CUSTOMS & EXCISE INFORMATION
Import Allowances: For persons of 17 years of age or older:

1) Travellers entering from non-EU countries (including Canary Islands, Channel Islands & Gibraltar):
a) 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco
b) 1 lit of spirits of more than 220 proof or 2 lit of up to 220 proof
c) 2 lit of still wines
d) 50gr of perfume & 0.25 lit of eau de toilette
e) Other goods to the value of EUR 175 (EUR 90 for travellers under 15 years)

2) Travellers entering from EU countries (goods obtained duty & tax paid - guidance levels):
a) 800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars & 1 kg of tobacco
b) 10 lit of spirits, 20 lit of fortified wine, 90 lit of wine (of which, a max of 60 lit of sparkling wine) & 110 lit of beer

• Spain Tourist Board