Since April 20, 2022, face masks are no longer mandatory in Spain, except on public transport, as well as in hospitals and retirement homes. The Spanish government has said that if cases continue to rise during the summer months, masks could be reintroduced in more areas of daily life. Passengers from third countries who meet the conditions listed on the government website to enter Spain or passengers who do not have an EU DCC must complete the health check form (also available in the Spain Travel Health app) before their departure. Yes, travelers without both doses of an approved Covid vaccine can enter Spain, but must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure or a negative antigen test taken 24 hours before departure upon arrival in the country. Currently, you do not need proof of a booster vaccine to enter Spain, unless your second vaccination was more than 270 days ago. People between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated to enter the country, but must be able to prove a negative PCR test taken at least 72 hours before arriving in Spain, or proof of recovery from Covid within the last six months. Children under the age of 12 do not need to be vaccinated or tested. No testing is required for your subsequent return to the UK. As of 18 March 2022, anyone travelling from Spain to the UK will no longer be required to take tests or quarantine when returning to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, as the UK has now lifted all Covid travel rules. In addition, U.S.
citizens traveling to Spain from the United States must present upon arrival in Spain a QR code generated through the Spain Travel Health portal and obtained through the website or by downloading the “SpTH” app from the Google Play Store or iTunes App Store for any traveler, regardless of age. If C-19 restrictions prevent you from returning to the UK before your visa/permit or visa waiver limit expires, you should contact your local immigration office (Extranjería) for advice. You can also call 060 from a Spanish phone line. If you receive your COVID-19 vaccine in Spain, you can obtain an EU digital COVID certificate from the national authorities. The certificate proves that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result or recovered from COVID-19. It will help you facilitate your travel within the EU and, in some countries, you can use it to prove your COVID-19 status to businesses and other organisations. More information can be found on the European Commission`s EU COVID Digital Certificate page. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office currently considers Spain safe, although it is important to purchase travel insurance before travelling. It`s always best to check the local government`s advice before you travel, as rules can change quickly and without notice.
Turn right into Spain. Road traffic rules in Spain are largely similar to those in Ireland, and the roads are modern and well maintained. Traffic is faster than in Ireland and driving habits are different. You should be especially careful when driving at night. If you want to drive: Beware of “highway hijackers” who target cars registered and rented abroad. We are particularly aware of these activities in the vicinity of airports. Some will try to get you arrested by claiming that something is wrong with your car or that you damaged their car. In some cases, they will even intentionally orchestrate a collision to trick you into stopping and leaving your car before stealing personal items. By royal decree, masks are no longer mandatory in the vast majority of environments – from bars and cafes to museums and cinemas. Passengers who complete the health check form for Spain will receive an email from the Spanish authorities informing them of what to do if they have symptoms of COVID-19. This consultation consists of initiating and contacting the local health authorities of the region in Spain where you have indicated that you will be on the health control form.
The telephone number of the regional authorities is included in this email. For vehicles (cars and motorcycles), there can be significant delays when entering Spain from Gibraltar and sometimes vice versa. Take water and extra food with you during the hot summer months and wear warm clothes in the winter. It is possible to park cars in La Línea Spain and cross the border on foot, which can help avoid the worst queues. While parking in La Línea just off the border is paid, check out the free parking throughout the city and next to the stadium (that`s an extra mile on foot). This also has the advantage of avoiding Gibraltar`s complex one-way street system, very narrow streets and limited parking. If you think you have symptoms such as fever or difficulty breathing, such as shortness of breath or cough, you should stay at your accommodation and call your regional hotline. Most of the regional helplines listed have English-speaking staff. Some regions offer alternative helplines for calls from non-Spanish mobile phones: for the latter, 11 days must have elapsed since the first positive result and the recovery certificate is still valid for 180 days from the day of the first positive test. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from testing or quarantine requirements. Spain will accept the UK`s COVID-19 vaccination record. If you are travelling with a printed proof of vaccination in PDF format, it must be completed from 1.
November to ensure that the proof can be successfully scanned if national certification is required. Your NHS vaccination centre appointment card is not intended to be proof of vaccination and should not be used to prove your vaccination status. There is a general threat of terrorism. During the holiday season, there may be increased security, including at Christmas markets and other major events that could draw large crowds. You should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities. As specific regulations for the use of face masks may vary from region to region, you should contact local authorities. Penalties may be imposed for non-compliance. Tourists from all countries no longer need to present COVID documents to enter the country. For more information, visit the NHS website on EHIC and GHIC health insurance abroad.
However, national regulations may vary from region to region, so it`s important to check the exact requirements for your trip. You can find more instructions on the Spanish Tourist Board`s Travel Safe website, with a breakdown of the rules for each of Spain`s 17 autonomous regions on their interactive map. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry, Spanish lottery prizes are still tax-free, and Spanish police have already arrested and prosecuted some members of groups operating from Spain. Since 2007, transport companies (airlines, ferries, etc.) have been required to provide information on passengers entering Spain. This means that carriers transporting passengers from Ireland to Spain must provide the following information for each passenger: Local authorities have announced that the volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma in the Canary Islands is over, although emergency measures are continuing. If you are in an affected area, you should continue to follow the advice of local authorities, including updates on Cabildo de La Palma`s social media channels. If you plan to travel to the island soon, please contact your tour operators/airlines. See natural disasters. The news is welcomed by British citizens as it comes just in time for the mid-term holidays.
The government website states: “All COVID-19 travel restrictions for travelers to Spain have been lifted. The rules that previously applied to travellers arriving in Spain no longer apply. Read more safety instructions from the Spanish police. Yes. Travel rules were significantly lifted in 2022, making vacations much easier than in the past two years — but most people need to be vaccinated to enter Spain and its islands. More information from the Spanish authorities can be found on the website of the Spanish Ministry of Health or on their official Twitter channel. Travellers from the UK who can prove that they are fully vaccinated or have recovered from a previous coronavirus infection in the last 6 months or who are under 12 years of age are not required to complete the Spanish Traveller Health Check form.