Editor’s Note — Coronavirus cases are in flux across the globe. Health officials caution that staying home is the best way to stem transmission until you’re fully vaccinated. Below is information on what to know if you still plan to travel, last updated on April 14.
The basics
Spain is open for travel with some restrictions in place, see below.
What’s on offer
One of Europe’s biggest hitters for good reason, Spain pulls tourists in by the millions thanks to its warm weather, laidback vibe and excellent food and wine.
Plus, of course, there are some of Europe’s best beach resorts, mountains, and cultural cities such as Madrid, Seville and Barcelona.
Who can go
Fully vaccinated travelers and travelers with proof they’ve recovered from Covid-19 within the past six months can enter Spain for a vacation, no matter where they’re traveling from, even if traveling from Spain’s “risk” destinations.
Some countries and areas in the EU/EEA are also regarded as risk destinations by Spain. People traveling from non-risk EU and Schengen countries, and from countries on the exempted list above, can enter Spain for a vacation even if they’re not vaccinated and don’t have proof of recovery, as long as they provide a negative Covid test result.
Young people over 12 and under 18 who’ve received a single dose of a vaccine and are traveling from EU or Schengen zone countries can enter Spain with a PCR or antigen test.
Young people over 12 and under 18 traveling from a country outside the EU and Schengen zone do not need to show proof of vaccination. They can enter Spain as long as they present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
Children younger than 12 do not need to present a health certificate of any kind, no matter their country of origin.
What are the restrictions?
As mentioned above, fully vaccinated travelers from anywhere in the world can enter Spain for a vacation, including travelers from countries Spain’s classified as risk destinations. Travelers from risk destinations with proof they’ve recovered from Covid-19 within the past six months can also freely travel to Spain.
Spain does not accept traveler proof of vaccination if the traveler’s final dose of vaccination was over 270 days ago — unless the traveler is aged 12-17.
If you’re an unvaccinated traveler from a country on Spain’s “risk” list, you can only visit Spain if your trip is regarded as essential.
Non-vaccinated travelers/travelers without proof of recent recovery from Covid-19 arriving from risk countries for essential travel must show proof of a negative test result — either a PCR test taken within 72 hours before your arrival or an antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to arrival.
Health assessments take place on arrival into Spain, with a temperature check and visual examination as standard.
What’s the Covid situation?
Spain has seen more than 11.6 million Covid infections and over 103,100 deaths as of April 14, 2022.
There was a spike in cases in Spain following the emergence of the Omicron variant, but cases have since fallen.
As of April 14, over 85.7% of the population has been fully vaccinated.
What can visitors expect?
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Joe Minihane, Julia Buckley and Francesca Street contributed to this report
