Advice for Brits travelling to Spain has been updated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) after the country eased its rules on non-vaccinated travellers. It comes as Spain relaxed its entry requirements on Saturday (May 21).
Holidaymakers who are not vaccinated can now enter Spain by showing proof of a negative Covid-19 test, either a PCR taken within 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to departure. Previously UK travellers could only enter Spain with proof of vaccination or recovery from the virus.
According to the FCDO, unvaccinated travellers will still need to complete Spain’s travel health control form no more than 48 hours before travel to Spain. This does not apply to travellers from the UK who can show proof of being fully vaccinated or who have recovered from coronavirus in the last six months, or are under 12 years old.
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If you’re fully vaccinated at least 14 days must have passed since your final dose. If it was administered within 270 days prior to travel to Spain then you must be able to show proof that you have received a booster jab. Spain does accept the UK’s proof of Covid-19 vaccination record.
On Saturday, Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto told the BBC that the “new phase of the pandemic” meant the country was able to relax Covid entry rules. "This is excellent news, much awaited by the tourism sector," he said. "Spain is becoming one of the most desired destinations in the world."
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