The UK Foreign Office has issued an update for Brits looking to travel to Spain.
Under current UK COVID-19 restrictions, you must stay at home, it is illegal to travel abroad for holidays.
However, at the end of March, travel between the UK and Spain will be permitted - but entry requirements remain in force.
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On December 22 2020, Spain introduced travel restrictions on passenger travel from the UK by air and sea, with the exception of Spanish or Andorran nationals and those legally resident in Spain or Andorra.
The Spanish government confirmed these measures would be in place until 6pm on March 30.
However, after March 30 passenger travel from the UK to Spain will resume.
Entry to Spain will only be granted to those passengers who can demonstrate that their journey is essential.
Travellers arriving from the United Kingdom are not required to self-isolate on arrival in Spain.
However, there are some requirements for testing on arrival for those travelling by air and sea.
Spot checks may be carried out on arrival to confirm travellers have undergone a COVID-19 PCR, TMA or LAMP test and have tested negative. A minimum fine of €3000 may be issued to anyone who does not comply.
Permitted reasons to enter Spain after March 30 2021
Only Spanish citizens, those who are legally resident in Spain or those who can demonstrate through documentary evidence an essential need to enter Spain, will be allowed to enter the country.
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Permitted circumstances include:
- Holders of a long-stay visa issued by a Member State or Schengen Associated State, who are travelling onto said country.
- Health professionals, including health researchers, and elderly care professionals who are going to or returning from essential work.
- Transport personnel, seafarers and aeronautical personnel.
- Diplomatic, consular, international organizations, military, civil protection and members of humanitarian organizations.
- Students who carry out their studies in the Member States or Schengen Associated States and who have the corresponding permit or visa and medical insurance, provided that they are travelling to the country where they are studying, and that entry occurs during the academic year or 15 days previous.
- Highly skilled essential workers whose work cannot be postponed or carried out remotely, including participants in high-level sports events due to take place in Spain.
- People travelling for imperative family reasons who can demonstrate an essential need to travel.
All of the circumstances above must be justified by documentary evidence.
You should be aware that you may be questioned on arrival by Spanish border authorities to ensure you meet the entry requirements.
Spanish border authorities will only grant entry if they are satisfied that your journey to Spain is essential and reserve the right to deny passage.
