Spain has announced that it will only accept the results of coronavirus antigen tests if they have been taken within 24 hours before arrival in the country.
Previously Spain accepted tests taken up to 48 hours before.
The new rules apply to unvaccinated Brits who are travelling to Spain with an ‘essential’ reason, and came into force on February 1.
Essential reasons include those who are EU citizens, accompanying a family member of an EU citizen or are a resident of Spain.
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A PCR test result taken within 72 hours will still be recognised by Spanish border officials.
Spain does not accept coronavirus tests for those who are unvaccinated and travelling to the country for tourism purposes, unless they are with a family member who is an EU citizen.
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Last month the Spanish government announced changes to its vaccination requirements for holidaymakers.
From February 1, travellers must have had received their final Covid vaccine dose within 270 prior to travel.
This can be the second dose of a 2-dose vaccine, one dose of a single-dose vaccine or a booster jab.
At least 14 days must have passed since the vaccination was administered.
Fully vaccinated Brits who meet those requirements do not need to test or quarantine to enter Spain.
Children under the age of 12 do not need to show proof of being fully vaccinated.
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