The Government of Spain has extended the non-essential entry restrictions imposed against the majority of third countries. The conditions will remain in place until the end of January 2022.
What to Expect
- Non-essential travel is not permitted without a valid vaccination certificate.
- Travelers who can present a vaccination certificate can enter Spain without an essential reason for their trip.
- The non-essential travel ban also applies to all travelers from the UK.
Safe third countries include Argentina, Australia, Bahrein, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Kuwait, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, China (including Hong Kong, and Macao).
High-risk countries include Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This list is valid until January 5, 2022, and will be revised every seven days.
As of February 1, 2022, vaccination certificates will be accepted as valid from 14 days after the last dose of the complete vaccination schedule (primary vaccination) and no more than 270 days after the last dose of the regimen.
Erickson Insights
The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving, and guidance from government agencies and health advisories change often.
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