COVID-19 Travel Restrictions: Spain

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Spain is a safe destination, open to international tourism, and prepared for visitors to enjoy their holidays.

Tourism, leisure, and hospitality establishments and businesses are prepared to offer a safe service; sanitary control measures continue to be applied in terms of cleaning and disinfection, promotion of hand hygiene, and the use of masks on public transport or in health centers.

Flying to Spain: Entry Requirements

List of general entry requirements

Passengers arriving in Spain will not be required to present an EU Covid-19 certificate or the QR code of the SpTH Health Control Form.

Is a negative COVID test required for entry? 

No. As of October 21, 2022, it is no longer necessary to present a negative COVID test to enter Spain.

Are there health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? 

No. There will no longer be temperature controls or document reviews.

Is there a curfew in place?

As of January 19, 2021, there is no curfew.

The regions of Spain could have this measure if they maintain a high contagion rate.

Are there restrictions on interstate/city travel?

No

Are commercial flights operating? 

Yes

Is public transport operating?

Yes

Fines for non-compliance

Non-compliance may result in arrest and fines that range between 60€ and 60,000€ depending on the gravity of the violation.

Public Rules in Spain

The wearing of face masks when outside no longer be mandatory. Neither indoors, with some exceptions: Public transport, hospitals, health centers, and pharmacies.

COVID-19 Testing in Spain

Are PCR and antigen tests available for U.S. & Canadian citizens in Spain? 

Yes. You will pay an average of €30 for an antigen test, or €120 for a PCR test from a private medical facility, such as those on the Covid Testing Locations list.

Here is a website that offers on-site testing at the airport by appointment.

Here are private centers in the region of Andalucia (Spain)

Results are typically provided by email, but an original signed results record will be provided upon request.

Can you get test results reliably available within one calendar day? 

Yes. If this is critical you must confirm this with the private center you choose, but normally you can expect to receive your test upon completion or within a few hours.

For information on limited humanitarian exemptions, please review the following page: 

The temporary travel restrictions, ordinarily, would not apply to people with an essential function or need. Here more information

Returning Home

We recommend taking into account some considerations such as: 

• Checking-in online if possible and taking your boarding pass to the airport on your mobile or printed
• Arriving earlier than usual at the airport because the security checks and check-in process may be slower than usual
• Bearing in mind that some airlines have restricted the amount of cabin baggage allowed
• Your destination country will probably ask you for a record of your flight. We recommend checking the healthcare and documentation requirements of the country you are traveling to

Useful Links:

• Spain Country Information and Travel Advisory page
• Spain’s Official Tourism Travel Safe Website
• Travel and Tourism Government of Canada
• US Embassy and Consulate in Spain and Andorra
• Canada Embassy in Spain
• Government of Spain information page in English
• Spanish Ministry of Health COVID- 19 site
• Regional information

Other links:

• COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
• CDC page on COVID-19
• Rules to enter to EU from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country