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Visas complicate one in two business trips in Spain

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · August 2, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn
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Visa processing has become a serious bottleneck for corporate travel, and it's not an isolated case. According to a survey commissioned by Perk and published by Hosteltur, 50% of Spanish professionals who traveled for work in the last year had to apply for a visa or electronic travel authorization. Almost half of those travelers ran into difficulties along the way.

The picture the survey paints is telling:

Here's where I see the opportunity. Travel management platforms are integrating visa processing into the booking flow, instead of treating paperwork as an afterthought. Hosteltur reports that this is the path Perk is exploring, and it feels like the right direction: if bureaucracy is unavoidable, at least it shouldn't stop the trip.

Quick questions

How many Spaniards need a visa for business travel?
According to a survey commissioned by Perk and reported by Hosteltur, 50% of Spanish professionals who traveled for work in the last year needed a visa or electronic travel authorization.
What issues do business travelers face with visa applications?
Almost half of those who need a visa run into problems: processing delays, extra costs, paying out of pocket, and postponed or lost trips.
How are platforms solving the visa problem?
They are integrating visa handling into the booking flow, so the paperwork stops being an afterthought and doesn't slow down the trip.
What is Perk?
Perk is the company that commissioned the survey on visas and business travel. Its approach is to connect visa processing with travel management platforms.
Do visas only affect Spanish business travelers?
No. The survey focuses on Spain, but bureaucracy is a global headache for corporate travel. Where there's a border, there's paperwork.

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