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March
2024
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SPAIN UPDATES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UK TRAVELLERS

UPDATE TO SPAIN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Spain has updated its entry requirements. Everyone over the age of 17 travelling from the United Kingdom  to Spain can show either a vaccination certificate or a proof of recovery form. Those aged 12 to 17 can alternatively show a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test - NAAT.

All travellers over 17 years old from the United Kingdom will need to show proof of 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. From 26 February, all passengers travelling to Spain for tourism purposes can now also use the UK's proof of COVID-19 recovery record certifying that you have recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months. 

Children aged 12 to 17 inclusive, travelling for tourism purposes, can enter Spain by presenting  a vaccination certificate or a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test or the COVID-19 recovery certificate.

Children under 12 years old are exempt when travelling with an adult.*

Prior to travelling to Spain, all passengers must also present a QR code which is obtained from filling in the Health Control Form (FCS in Spanish) available via Spain Travel Health (SpTH).

Spain reinforces its position as a safe holiday destination with one of the highest vaccinations rates worldwide (almost 90% of the population age 12 and over) and one of the lowest COVID rates in Europe. Based on Spain’s Ministry of Health data from a seven-day period up until 26 November 2021, the accumulated incidence rate of COVID infection in Spain is 97.98 per 100,000 residents.

This new legislation is for UK travellers** prior to their arrival to the whole of Spain, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

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* The Spanish authorities are aware of the challenges around the vaccination status of children and teenagers aged 12 and over in the United Kingdom and are liaising with the British authorities on this point. However, at present, the health of residents and visitors in Spain remains the top priority.

**Note this rule is for UK travellers (not applicable to Spaniards or other European citizens or their families). For more information, please visit Spain’s Ministry of Health website - https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm

For more information about travelling to and around Spain safely, please visit https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/.