Travelers from the United States and Israel will only be able to enter Spain with vaccines
Travelers from the United States and Israel will only be able to enter Spain with vaccines
As of September 6, travelers from the United States and Israel will only be able to enter Spain vaccinated against Covid-19, or for a justified reason, according to the BOE (Official State Gazette).
To enter Spain, travelers from the United States and Israel must present a certificate of a complete vaccination schedule carried out 14 days before the trip, or be residents in Spain.
It is important to bear in mind that, depending on the country of origin, the restrictions applied at the border are different. Currently, to enter Spain by air or sea, the countries of the European Union and the Schengen area have free entry.
Other countries, such as the United States and Israel, are part of a long list of countries considered risk zones. This list is constantly updated by the Ministry of Health.
Entry requirements for Spain
Depending on the country of origin, travelers from third countries wishing to enter Spain must present a complete vaccination schedule, a negative PRC test, or a certificate of recovery, i.e. having passed the Covid-19 test.
It is also important to note that only vaccines accepted by the European Medicines Agency or the WHO will be accepted. Children under twelve years of age accompanied by a vaccinated adult will not be required to present a vaccination certificate. Travelers coming from the United Kingdom may present a vaccination certificate or a negative PCR
Who can enter Spain?
- Spanish and European citizens, residents in any country of the EU Schengen area, Andorra, Monaco, the Vatican and San Marino
- Travelers from Albania, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Jordan, New Zealand, Qatar, Moldova, Serbia, Singapore, Taiwan, Ukraine and China.
- Travelers from third countries holding a long-stay visa to enter a Schengen area country, provided they are going to that country.
- Foreign students with a visa, provided they enter during the course or 15 days prior to the start of classes.
- Health professionals going to or returning to their place of work.
- Highly skilled workers whose work cannot be performed remotely. This includes athletes.
- Freight forwarding personnel, flight personnel and ship’s crew members.
- Diplomatic personnel, international organizations, military, and humanitarian organizations in the performance of their duties.
Duguech&Dip recommends that travelers check the Ministry of Health’s list to make sure what the requirements for travel are according to the country of origin, as the same criteria do not apply to all countries.
This information does not constitute under any circumstances legal advice, serving only for informational purposes. In case you need professional services in Global Immigration and Mobility, please contact us.
* It should be taken into account that the regulations of any of the countries analyzed, as well as the established procedures, may change at any time and without prior notice.
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