A number of unvaccinated Irish people currently on holidays in Spain are having difficulty flying home due to travel rules.
Several holidaymakers who have tested positive for coronavirus in recent weeks are facing problems in accessing a negative test or certificate showing they have recovered.
Due to the way the health system in Spain works, it can be a challenge to access a negative test in order to fly back to Ireland.
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said they are “aware there are a number of Irish citizens who cannot procure a negative test to return to Ireland”.
People are advised to be aware of the requirements for travel on the gov.ie website.
Entry to Spain is permitted if tourists can show they are vaccinated against Covid-19, have recovered from the virus or have a negative test.
Passengers may present the EU Digital Covid Certificate as evidence.
However, Irish people who have not been vaccinated but who have subsequently tested positive while abroad are struggling to get documentation that will allow them to fly home.
Virgin Media reporter Paul Quinn said he was speaking with Irish tourists in Malaga who can’t get a cert to show they have recovered.
It comes after seven holidaymakers were forced to enter mandatory quarantine in Malta after their HSE vaccination cards were not accepted.
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