Spain finally eased its restrictions at the weekend, becoming one of the last major EU destinations to open up to non-fully vaccinated arrivals.
Visitors can now enter on the basis of a recent negative test for Covid-19. Fully vaccinated travellers to Spain must continue to show proof of vaccination.
"If you are traveling to Spain for tourism, you must show valid proof of one of the following," reads the updated FCDO advice for Spain. These include:
- Being fully vaccinated (with both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a one-dose vaccine) at least 14 days prior to arrival in Spain (date(s) of vaccination must be specified)
- A negative Covid-19 test: either a PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure, or an antigen test taken up to 24 hours prior to departure
- Having recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months. You can also use a medical certificate or recovery record to prove your Covid-19 status on entry to Spain
The rules do no apply to children under the age of 12. Those aged 12-18 are subject to the same rules as adults.
Additionally, adult arrivals must complete an online health control form. Visitors could also be subject to health checks on arrival, including temperature screening, visual health screening and Covid-19 tests.
Children under the age of 12 do not need to complete an online health control form before they travel, show proof of vaccination, obtain negative pre-travel test results, or show proof of having recovered from Covid-19 up to six months prior to travel.
