Although the UK has lifted their travel restrictions, countries around Europe can still refuse entry to those who don't follow the entry requirements.
There was confusion around Spain's rules for unvaccinated travellers after a misinterpretation led to reports incorrectly saying that they were relaxing the rules.
Spain officials have updated the Covid entry requirements but not for those who are unvaccinated.
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In the latest update from the Foreign Office, those who can prove digitally they are fully vaccinated no longer need to fill out a Health Control Form.
For everyone aged 18 and over to enter Spain you need one of the following:
- Proof of being fully vaccinated with a QR code. This means being double jabbed and if it's been 270 days since the second, then a booster is needed at least 14 days.
- Medical proof of being fully recovered from Covid-19 in the last six months.
If you are aged 12-17, you can enter by showing proof of being fully vaccinated (two doses and booster if applicable) or a negative PCR test (not NHS) taken within 72 hours, antigen tests won't be accepted, or a proof of recovery from Covid in the last six months.
If teenagers haven't been fully vaccinated then they will need to complete a Health Control Form.
Children under the age of 12 years old do not need to:
- Complete an online Health Control Form before travel
- Show proof of being fully vaccinated on entry to Spain
- Take diagnostic tests prior to arrival
- Show proof of having recovered from prior COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months
- Meet the requirements outlined in the Spanish Ministry of Health ‘Travel and COVID-19’ page, even if they have visited a ‘risk country’ in the previous 14 days
If you are unvaccinated and cannot provide proof of recovery, then you will not be allowed into Spain unless your reason falls under the 'essential' guidelines.
