Frequent Asked Questions

• General Information

1. Passports and Visa Regulations
2. Inoculations
3. Money
4. Medical Information
5. Do I have to purchase any Insurance?

• Financial Questions

1. What payment options do I have?
2. Can I use a credit or debit card in Spain?
3. Will Transworld Soccer help us with fundraising for our group trip?

• Questions about our Programs for Teams

1. How do I get a quotation for a team travel program in Barcelona?
2. How do I register for a team travel program in Barcelona?
3. Do Coaches attend for free?
4. What is your cancelation and refund policy?
5. What kind of accommodation will be during the team travel program?
6. What meals are included in the price?
7. What happens if there is an operator cancelation or substitution?
8. Do I have to inform about my medical conditions?
9. Can family members and/or friends come along on our trip?
10. How does the group size affect the cost of our trip?
11. Do I need to make my own airline reservations?
12. How much luggage can each person bring?
13. What type of transportation do we use while in Spain?
14. Can we see a professional official soccer game?
15. Will my child be well supervised on the trip?

• Questions about our Programs for Coaches

1. How do I get a quotation for a coaching program in Barcelona?
2. How do I register for a coaching program in Barcelona?
3. What is your cancellation and refund policy?
4. What kind of accommodation will be during the Coaching program?
5. What meals are included in the price?
6. Do I have to inform about my medical conditions?
7. Can family members and/or friends come along on our trip?
8. How does the group size affect the cost of our trip?
9. Do I need to make my own airline reservations?
10. What type of transportation do we use while in Barcelona?
11. Can we see a professional official soccer game?

General Information

1. Passports and Visas

No visa is required for UE, US or Canada passport holders, for a stay up to three months. For stays exceeding three months, please contact the nearest consulate of Spain. If you are not a UE, US or Canadian passport holder, please contact the Embassy or Consulate of Spain in your country regarding visa requirements. The telephone numbers as well as the addresses of the consulates of Spain in the US are found here

2. Inoculations:

No inoculations are required when travelling between Europe, the United States or Canada and Spain.

3. Money

Since January the 1st 2002 the new currency in Spain, as in most European countries, is the Euro (€). No matter which motif is on the coins or notes they can be used anywhere in the Euro zone (27 different countries in Europe, including Spain). The rate of exchange is approximately: 1€ = $1, 28 (July 2010).

4. Medical Information

The National Health Care System in Spain has a vast network of medical centers and hospitals spread across the country. They offer primary care services, as well as specialized attention. Although you will be treated in case of emergency, you will need to pay for medical attention, so you are advised to purchase health insurance. In any case, we recommend that you find out from your health insurance provider, or social care institution, about their requirements and policies about getting medical attention in Spain.

Medications

In Spain, medications are obtained at pharmacies. They are marked with a green cross. If you are taking any medication it is recommended that you carry a letter from your doctor stating your prescription and dosage.

Emergency

Emergency phone number is 112, valid and free in the entire Spanish territory.

5. Do I have to purchase any insurance?

We strongly encourage you to purchase cancellation and interruption insurance and additional health insurance to protect against financial loss from unforeseen accidents, illness, and/or loss of baggage.

Financial Questions

1. Which payment options do I have?

You can pay for the trip through various payment options:

• PayPal
• Bank transfer

2. Can I use a credit or debit card in Barcelona?

Yes, ATM's are readily available all over Barcelona. You can take money out of an ATM with your bank card from home, and only a small fee will apply.

3. Will Barcelona Soccer Tours help us with fundraising for our group trip?

Barcelona Soccer Tourscollaborates with My Sports Dreams,the U.S. nation's leading sports fundraiser to help teams raise money quickly, easily and effortlessly:

• Proven sports fundraising system takes only one hour
• Does not require your athletes to sell anything
• 15,194 clients representing all sports and all states
• Sports fundraiser is used by national, regional and conference champions

Whether If you are a team coach or a team player you can fundraise for one of our soccer tours or coaching programs, by clicking here
 
If you are an individual coach you can fundraise to attend one of our coaching programs, by clicking here