November 30, 2021 – Latest travel advice Spain – Due to new COVID variants of concern, Spain has updated its entry requirements and from 01 December, travellers from the United Kingdom arriving to Spain will need to show a vaccination certificate.

Prior to 01 December, travellers from the United Kingdom have been able to enter Spain with a vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 diagnostic test. The changes mean that from 01 December all travellers from the United Kingdom will need to show proof of being fully-vaccinated (with both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a one-dose vaccine) at least 14 days prior to arrival in Spain.

Children under 12 years old are exempt when travelling with an adult.*

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Prior to travelling to Spain, all passengers must also present a QR code which is obtained from filling in the Health Control Form (FCS in Spanish) available via Spain Travel Health (SpTH).

Spain reinforces its position as a safe holiday destination with one of the highest vaccinations rates worldwide (almost 90% of the population age 12 and over) and one of the lowest COVID rates in Europe. Based on Spain’s Ministry of Health data from a seven-day period up until 26 November 2021, the accumulated incidence rate of COVID infection in Spain is 97.98 per 100,000 residents.

This new legislation is for UK travellers** prior to their arrival to the whole of Spain, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

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