What do the three colours of the UK’s ‘Traffic Light System’ for travel mean?

Red: You must pay for a 10-day stay in a managed quarantine hotel, as well as a pre-departure test and two PCR tests upon return to the UK (Day 2 & Day 8). Amber: You will need to quarantine for 10 days, as well as taking a pre-departure test, and two PCR tests on return to the UK (Day 2 & Day 8). Optionally you can take a test on Day 5 (Test to Release) to leave quarantine early. Green: You will not need to quarantine on return, but you must take a pre-departure test, and a PCR test on return to the UK on Day 2.

How will the government decide which countries go on the green, amber or red lists?

Countries are assigned to the three lists, based on a range of Covid-19 health metrics, which include figures on population vaccination, infection rates and prevalence of variants. The different traffic light colours indicate the risk in each destination and the associated tests and quarantine periods required. Lists are reassessed every three weeks, to account for changes in each country’s COVID-19 situation.

Spain

Travel Restrictions

Updated:

1/8/2021

Reviewed: Current

Can You Travel To Spain?

Foreign Nationals, Partners to Foreign Nationals, EU Citizens, Permanent Residence Holders, Tourists, Business Travellers

Test Requirements

PCR

Test window

72 hours

Quarantine required and quarantine length

No quarantine required

Do children need to be tested?

Testing is required, except for children younger than 12 years old.

Spain COVID-19 Entry Requirements

All arrivals to Spain will be required to fill out a health control form, including a PCR no older than 72 hours, antigen test no older than 24 hours, or proof of vaccination. Either test must be performed in a lab. Arrivals from countries considered safe are exempt.

Can You Travel To Spain?

Spain has opened its borders for all vaccinated travelers. Domestically, most restrictions have been lifted.

It is possible to travel to Spain from EU and EEA countries, as well as arrivals from the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Indonesia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao.
EU citizens and residents may enter Spain from any country.
Vaccinated and recovered travelers from any country may enter as well.
All arrivals are required to fill in an FCS form beforehand.

There is no requirement to quarantine when arriving to Spain.

All arrivals to Spain will be required to fill out a health control form, including a PCR no older than 72 hours, antigen test no older than 24 hours, or proof of vaccination. Either test must be performed in a lab.
Arrivals from countries considered safe are exempt.

Public transportation in Spain is operating in a limited capacity.

Bars and restaurants are open under social distancing requirements. Restrictions vary between regions.

Some facilities require proof of vaccination.

Arrivals from high-risk countries list must present a PCR negative test result regardless of vaccination status.

Non-essential businesses and attractions in Spain are open, under social distancing requirements. Restrictions vary between regions.
A nightly curfew is in place between 02:00 and 07:00, in high-risk areas.
Some facilities require proof of vaccination.

Wearing face masks is required in enclosed public places and on public transportation.

Returning to the UK from Spain?

Travellers who have not been vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or by another approved vaccination programme at least 14 days ago, will be required to take a pre-departure test before arriving in the UK (a Return PCR or Antigen Fit to Fly test), and a PCR test on return to the UK (Day 2). Quarantine is not required unless you receive a positive PCR test result.

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Please note that fully vaccinated arrivals are no longer required to take a pre-departure test or a Day 2 PCR test on return to the UK.

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What vaccination programmes are recognised in the UK?

The UK continues to recognise vaccination programmes from the UK, EU, and USA. As of October 4, the UK recognises vaccination certificates with a full course of the Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna or Janssen vaccines from a relevant public health body in Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Dominica, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan or the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Formulations of the 4 listed vaccines, such as AstraZeneca Covishield, AstraZeneca Vaxzevria and Moderna Takeda, qualify as approved vaccines.

You must have had a complete course of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before you arrive in England.

Where 2 doses of a vaccine are required for a full course, you will be able to mix 2 different types of vaccine, for example Oxford/AstraZeneca and Moderna. You are also allowed to have the 2 vaccinations under 2 different approved programmes, for example Australia and Japan, UK and USA, EU and Canada.

Will I need a PCR Fit to Fly Certificate to travel to

Spain

The PCR test is the gold standard for testing coronavirus and so is recommended for travel to all countries. For Spain, only PCR Fit to Fly Certificates are accepted. If you have been vaccinated, Spain will accept this as proof.

Will I need an Antigen Fit to Fly Certificate to travel to

Spain

Spain accepts vaccination as an entry requirement and so you may not need to provide a PCR or Antigen Fit to Fly Certificate. However, to ensure that you and the people you meet when travelling are safe, we always recommend taking a PCR or Antigen test before travel.

Will I need a Day 2 test or Day 2 and 8 when I return to the UK?

Spain is currently open for travel, this means that you will need a Day 2 PCR test. You will need to buy this before you travel to the UK and use the reference code on your passenger location form. You do not need to quarantine on arrival unless you test positive. Please note that the travel restrictions are subject to change at very short notice. If you have not been fully vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or other accepted vaccination program at least 14 days ago, you will also need to book a Day 8 test before you return to the UK.

I’m vaccinated, what tests do I need?

Spain is currently open for travel, this means that you will need a Day 2 PCR test, even though you are double vaccinated. You will need to buy this before you travel to the UK and use the reference code on your passenger location form. You do not need to quarantine on arrival unless you test positive. Please note that the travel restrictions are subject to change at very short notice.

Can I enter

destination

with a double vaccination certificate?

Spain accepts vaccination as an entry requirement and so you may not need to provide a PCR Fit to Fly Certificate

What happens if I have visited another country before flying back to the UK from

Spain

The government advice for passengers travelling from Spain is that if you have visited another country in the 10 days before you arrive in the UK that is a higher risk than Spain, you must follow the travel guidance for the highest risk country you visited.

What else will I need to return to the UK?

If you have not been fully vaccinated in the UK, EU, USA, or other accepted vaccination program at least 14 days ago, for all countries, including Spain, you will need to take an Antigen Fit to Fly test before departing for the UK. This can be bought at Corona Test Centre’s to take with you on your travels.

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Spain

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