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Spain to start issuing the EU Digital COVID Certificate from today, 20 days before it becomes mandatory

News - 2021.6.7

Spain has today started to issue the EU Digital COVID Certificate to all citizens in Spain who apply for it. This new system is a decisive step in opening up Spain to safe international mobility.

Spain becomes one of the first European countries capable of issuing and recognising this certificate. It is 20 days earlier than when it becomes mandatory - set for 1 July - which is the date set by the European Regulation for the rights of citizens and the obligation of States.

This will be done progressively and on a trial basis throughout June, although the certificates issued will be valid from the outset. This week, most regional governments will start issuing digital certificates to accredit some of the conditions, mainly having received the vaccine or having recovered from the disease.

In the coming days and weeks, the regional governments will offer more and more functionalities to this certificate with the aim of all being able to issue electronic and hard-copy certificates from 1 July accrediting the three situations: vaccination, recovery and negative results of diagnostic test.

From today, any citizen who requests it at the electronic office of the Ministry of Health will be able to prove that they have been vaccinated or that they have overcome the disease.

Safe and free of charge

The EU Digital COVID Certificate, which begins to be issued in our country today, and in turn, Spain also accepts from travellers from other European countries, is completely free of charge and can be obtained both in electronic and paper formats. In both cases, each certificate includes a QR code that makes it easy to read.

It is simple and interoperable across the EU and must be fully implemented by 1 July. It certifies that a person has been vaccinated, has overcome the disease or has a negative test result. It is totally secure and respects privacy. In fact, the data remains on the certificate and is not stored or retained when a Certificate is verified by another Member State.

Without this certificate, it will be possible to travel within the EU in compliance with the health requirements, but the process of entering the country will be slower and additional measures, such as testing and quarantine, may be put in place.

"Thanks to the work of the professionals of the National Health System, both the Ministry and the regional governments, it will be possible that in just over a month, millions of Spaniards will be able to have this certificate to facilitate their international mobility," said Alfredo González Gómez, Secretary General for Digital Health, Information and Innovation, who added: "This demonstrates both the enormous potential of new technologies applied to health and the excellent collaboration that exists in the NHS between the Government of Spain and the regional governments".

New rules for entering Spain

It should be noted that new rules governing the health requirements to be met by all travellers entering Spain came into force today. All vaccinated people with a full vaccination schedule may enter our country regardless of their place of origin, providing proof of vaccination if they come from a country or area at risk. Accepted vaccines are those authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and at least 14 days must have elapsed since the full schedule was completed.

In addition, all people travelling to Spain from a European country in the Schengen Area will be able to do so if they can prove that they: have been vaccinated against COVID-19, have a negative test result, including antigen tests for the first time, or had the disease in the last six months and have recovered from it.

From today, Spain also accepts travellers coming from other EU countries who can prove any of these three situation (vaccination, negative test or recovery) by means of the EU Digital COVID Certificate issued by any European country. With this Certificate, travellers will be able to enter Spain more quickly and easily, avoiding waiting times and additional controls.

This new system, which came into force today, represents a decisive step in opening of Spain to safe international mobility, and has been possible thanks to the progress of the information systems and technological platforms developed by the Ministry of Health to guarantee the maximum efficiency of health controls at our ports and airports.

This control is a reality thanks to the SpTH system and the health control forms, which will continue to be compulsory, and also thanks to the devices established by Sanidad Exterior, AENA and Puertos del Estado.

Therefore, from today, all vaccinated people, wherever they come from, will be able to enter Spain and, if they also come from an EU country, they will be able to do so easily and comfortably thanks to the EU Digital COVID Certificate.

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Guide to Spain’s travel rules: what are the entry requirements for foreign tourists?

Here is an overview of the current restrictions on visitors coming from the european union, the united kingdom and the rest of the world.

The summer season has arrived and Spain is hoping for an influx of foreign visitors to revitalize its struggling tourism and hospitality sectors. While an uptick in domestic travel is helping, businesses know that the numbers will only add up when the international visitors show up.

Due to coronavirus measures in place, the options for travel to Spain will depend on the reasons for the trip (whether it’s for an essential purpose or for leisure), on the country of origin (part of the European Union or not) and on the visitor’s vaccination status.

But the differences in international mobility will most particularly depend on the visitor’s place of origin. Travel within the EU will be aided by the Digital Covid Certificate , which has been approved for use from July 1 and which Spain is already issuing.

Provided below are the answers to a few common questions about travel to Spain in the coming months.

Are there any restrictions on travel within the EU?

Movement within the EU is allowed, and the access requirements are the same across the territory. To ensure this, Brussels has developed a system known as the Digital Covid Certificate or Digital Green Pass (or more popularly as the vaccine passport), which lets bearers easily prove that they meet the conditions for entering another member state: either being fully vaccinated (the last dose must have been administered at least 14 days before travel), or having recovered from Covid-19, or being in possession of a negative diagnostic test (either PCR or antigen) taken 48 hours before arrival. This certificate is issued by national authorities in the national language and in English, and can be used in all member states.

Depending on the epidemiological situation, travelers from some parts of Europe will not be required to show evidence of vaccination, testing or recovery. These are the areas marked green in the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control’s traffic light system.

Are there non-EU countries whose residents may travel restriction-free?

There is a list of countries and special regions whose residents are not affected by the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU due to their good control of the pandemic. They are Albania, Australia, South Korea, United States, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao (subject to the principle of reciprocity). Visitors from these parts of the world will not be asked for proof of testing, vaccination or recovery. The United Kingdom was on this list as well, but this is changing on Friday due to a spike in infections in recent weeks.

What are the requirements for UK residents?

Starting on Friday, Spain will demand a negative diagnostic test (” NAAT type, e.g TMA, PCR, LAMP & NEAR ,” not antigen tests ) or proof of full vaccination from UK travelers, due to concerns over the delta variant of the coronavirus . These test results must have been issued within 48 hours of arrival into Spain. (Full information is available here at the gov.uk website.)

Is leisure travel to Spain from other non-EU countries allowed?

Visitors from other non-EU countries coming to Spain for leisure purposes must show proof of vaccination with one of the vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO), with the second dose administered at least 14 days before travel. Non-vaccinated travelers will not be allowed into Spain for tourism, even if they have a negative diagnostic test or have recovered from Covid-19, or if they received a vaccine that has not been approved by the EMA or WHO.

What about children who are not being vaccinated yet?

Children under 12 traveling with an adult who has been immunized with an EMA or WHO-approved vaccine may freely enter Spain.

Are there any exceptions?

Yes. The Spanish government may leave out countries where new coronavirus variants pose a health risk. This is already happening with India, whose residents may not come to Spain on tourism even if they have been fully vaccinated. In practice, leisure trips from Brazil and South Africa are also off-limits since only flights carrying Spanish or Andorran nationals (or passengers in transit) are allowed into the country.

Are any additional documents necessary?

Yes. Regardless of the country of origin, travelers coming in by air or sea, including those in transit and children under 12, must fill out a health form available on www.spth.gob.es or via the mobile app Spain Travel Health. This will generate a QR code that must be shown before departure and at arrival.

English version by Susana Urra .

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You now need to show proof of vaccination to enter Spain

Several countries have added travel restrictions on tourists from the United States following the European Union's recommendation to reimplement restrictions due to the continued spread of COVID-19 . Now, you can add Spain to that list.

The new rule effectively bans unvaccinated American travelers from entering Spain. The country will require proof of vaccination to enter the country — and there are almost no exceptions .

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According to the Spanish government , U.S. travelers must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter the country. Vaccinations approved by Spain's Ministry of Health, including Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson , are accepted. Children under 12 are the only exemption from the rule.

This mandate replaces a recent rule that allowed travelers to enter with proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before arrival.

The U.S. is on Spain's list of "high-risk" countries, though the list also includes most of the world. According to the Spanish government, the list of high-risk countries is reviewed every seven days.

In addition to proof of vaccination, travelers headed to Spain from the U.S. must present a QR code generated through the Spain Travel Health portal. The health form details your name, email, passport number and flight details. Travelers then receive a QR code that's must be presented at boarding and upon arrival in Spain. Alternatively, the EU digital certificate is acceptable if you're coming from other EU countries.

When Spain first reopened its borders earlier this summer, COVID-19 tests and proof of vaccination weren't mandated . However, in light of rising coronavirus cases and the EU's recommendation, countries are implementing new restrictions on travel. This is a general trend we've seen worldwide, and it's getting increasingly difficult to travel internationally if you're not fully vaccinated.

The highly transmissible delta variant has forced countries to reevaluate their international travel strategy. According to Reuters, the U.S. averages 313 cases per 100,000 residents daily, while Spain averages 59 cases per 100,000 residents daily. Nearly 75% of Spaniards are fully vaccinated, according to Johns Hopkins University data .

While Spain's new restrictions mainly affect the unvaccinated, some countries are implementing requirements that also impact fully vaccinated travelers. For instance, the Netherlands reimposed a 10-day quarantine on top of proof of vaccination or a recent negative test — and we may see other countries develop similar restrictions soon.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies Spain as Level 4: "Very High Level of COVID-19" and recommends Americans avoid traveling to the country. The U.S. State Department also lists Spain under its own Level 4 "Do Not Travel" designation due to COVID-19 cases.

Additional reporting by Victoria Walker.

Spain travel restrictions

Which documents to travel to spain in 2024, spain travel restrictions: health requirements for entering spain.

1/ Good news for travelers coming from the European Union or the Schengen Area , it is no longer necessary to present the SpTH health control form or a COVID-19 certificate to enter Spain.

There are no longer any health checks for passengers arriving by boat, by road and since September 2022 by air.

• For further information please visit  https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/

2/ Passengers arriving from the rest of the world (i.e. outside the European Union or the Schengen Area) should consult the following websites to find out about any health regulations that apply to them:

• https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/
• or on the website of the Ministry of Health

3 / Travelling to Spain from the UK after Brexit for a holiday

What are the Spain entry requirements since Brexit?

Our advice:

Whatever your country of origin, visit this official website which clearly indicates, country by country, what are the health rules and restrictions to entering Spain:

Travel Safe:  https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/

What is the spanish locator form?

The Spanish locator form, also known as the " Spain Travel Health " or "Spain Health Control" form, is a document that travelers need to fill out before traveling to Spain, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an online form that asks for personal information such as name, date of birth, contact information, and travel details, including flight information and the address of your accommodation in Spain. The purpose of the Spanish locator form is to facilitate contact tracing and to help health authorities locate travelers if they have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID.

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The classic documents for entering Spain

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• Travelers who are not members of a Schengen country must present a valid passport and a visa at the border with Spain.

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50 comments

Lost passport in madrid, travel by police or ambassy documents - conwey (29 oct 2022 - 10:54).

hello I would like to know what kind off document to cary to get to Barcelona from Madrid og a foreign tourist .

driving to Seville from Portugal for the day - Mel (25 Apr 2022 - 07:22)

If I am driving to Seville from the Algarve region in Portugal just for the day and then returning to Portugal later in the evening, do I need a Covid test or QR code showing proof of vaccine? Is there a check at the border? Any help is appreciated. Most info is for people arriving by land or sea. Thank you!

@Bailey - Barcelona.com (13 Jan 2022 - 12:32)

Hello Bailey, It is not at all sure that it works as well as in France. I advise you to ask your embassy in Spain. They should know about this very specific case. best,

EU DCC for non EU citizen? - Bailey (13 Jan 2022 - 11:58)

I’m an American citizen, but I have an EU digital covid certificate issued by France that I got last August for a different trip. Can I use that to apply for the SpTH pass? I read that the lines go quicker if you use that instead of a different proof of vaccination (like my US CDC vaccine card), but I wanted to make sure it wouldn’t be a problem to use that if I’m not an EU citizen. In France, at least, it works exactly the same as any other EU digital covid certificate

@Kirsty Mooney - Barcelona.com (29 Nov 2021 - 11:44)

Hello Kirsty Mooney, You are not the only one in the comments to say that this service is deplorable. It's incomprehensible that no one in this department has realized this. Here is their contact page: https://www.spth.gob.es/contact best,

No QR code in time to travel - Kirsty Mooney (27 Nov 2021 - 11:02)

Hello, I was supposed to travel to Madrid yesterday 25th November. I was unable to get the qr code , I tried several times but no luck. We went to the airport early to get help and the EasyJet ground staff spent 90 minutes with me trying to get the code. As a result we could not board and lost our holiday. How can I complain to the health authority and who do I contact? Thank you.

@Juptmor - Barcelona.com (20 Nov 2021 - 10:38)

Hello Juptmor, Everything is explained on this page for travelers coming from Morocco to Spain: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/ No quarantine after a quick read... But take a good look. Best,

US citizen traveling from Marrakech to Barcelona - Juptmor (20 Nov 2021 - 10:28)

Hello, I'm having difficulty determining if I will be allowed to enter Barcelona, Spain from Marrakech, Morocco if I'm an American citizen that is fully vaccinated. I know I'm allowed into Spain from the US or another EU county, but I cannot figure out if I'm allowed in if I travel through Marrakech. If I am allowed in, will I have to quarantine? Do I need a COVID test? Can you please help? Thank you.

@Paul - Barcelona.com (18 Nov 2021 - 10:04)

Hello Paul, As indicated on this page, the official website gives precise explanations, country by country, to better understand the rules to enter Spain: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/ Hope this would help you, Best,

Entry requirement - Paul (18 Nov 2021 - 09:40)

Hello, I am fully vacinnated with Sinopharm and am travelling to Spain from China (I have my visa) do I also need a PCR test? I'm getting confused from all of the different answers online. Thanks P

@Clare - Barcelona.com (9 Nov 2021 - 10:04)

Hello Clare, We believe this is just an additional piece of information requested as a precaution. You may be asked to take another test after you arrive in Spain. Fill out the form and you will see if you are asked for additional information. Normally all the explanations can be found on this site: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/ But we did not find it. Have a good flight!

UK Track and trace - Clare (9 Nov 2021 - 09:56)

On the spanish health form it asks you if you have been in contact with a covid case in the last 14 days. If you say yes, you still get issued a QR code. If you have said yes, yet are fully vaccinated and have tested negative with a PCR test, will you be allowed into Spain?

@jean - Barcelona.com (4 Nov 2021 - 08:52)

Hola jean, The SpTH QR code only allows you to enter Spain, it does not replace the health pass or other digital EU covid certificate. best,

qr codes? - jean (4 Nov 2021 - 08:06)

hi! does anyone know if the SpTH QR code is enough to get you into bars/clubs? i don't think i will be successful in obtaining a digital EU covid certificate in time for my trip as i'm not a citizen of an EU country (i'm fully vaxxed from USA)

@Jonah - Barcelona.com (15 Oct 2021 - 08:38)

Hello Jonah, The rules changed this week for nightclubs ( more info Barcelona Coronavirus page). You shouldn't have any problem to get in. For the sanitary pass you have to ask your university best,

American obtaining Covid Pass - Jonah (15 Oct 2021 - 08:24)

Hello, I am an American study abroad student who is in Barcelona for three months. I am vaccinated but have been denied at some nightclubs and bars because I don't have the EU Covid Passport with the QR code. It seems impossible for Americans to obtain the covid passport, is there any way around this? I want to obtain the QR code so I don't have to get tested every single weekend to go out even though I am vaccinated. I have tried going to el CAP and they said they couldn't do anything. Thank You

@MS - Barcelona.com (11 Oct 2021 - 10:16)

Hello MS, Many people have mentioned this subject on this page. We think that if you have the documents proving your identity before your wedding - which is your case - there will be no problem entering Spain knowing that the controllers are now used to this issue. Have a good flight!

Vaccination card name - MS (9 Oct 2021 - 11:22)

Hello, We’re traveling from US to Barcelona next week. My vaccination card is with my married name but my passport and airline ticket is with my maiden name. Will I be allowed entry into Barcelona if I also bring my marriage license to show both names and also my old driver’s license with my married name in it? I’m very worried I’ll be denied entry on arrival, especially since we’re traveling with young children. Thank you for your help!

@Travey - Barcelona.com (8 Oct 2021 - 11:06)

Hello Travey, Getting a QR code via the SpTh website is a real nightmare, you are not the only one to complain about it. It often happens that the download is successful but the site does not specify it. The only solution is to go through the whole process again, begging your god ;-) on your knees like the penitents (which is less humiliating than using this governmental website). May the force be with you,

Travelling without the qr code - Travey (8 Oct 2021 - 10:34)

Hi I wonder if anyone can help. I travel to Barcelona tomorrow from the Uk. I’ve tried to do the Spanish health travel form and somewhere I’ve messed up and verified something. I can’t get QR code as I keep getting a message saying A form can not be created the data already exists. I just don’t know what to do. Please can anyone help

@Ssscia - Barcelona.com (7 Oct 2021 - 09:40)

Hello Ssscia, Normally, a European can travel in Europe with a recently expired passport or ID card. In your case and since the Brexit, we do not know. Ask your embassy in France or Spain for confirmation. Best,

British passport - Ssscia (7 Oct 2021 - 09:14)

Hi I'm travelling to spain on Friday for the weekend and I'm flying from bordeaux France to sapin but I've just realised I have 5 days less than the 6 months required on my british passport. Is it still possible to fly ?

@Emma Tilston - Barcelona.com (6 Oct 2021 - 11:34)

Hello Emma Tilston, If your sister has not been ill and has no signs of illness there is no reason why she should not be allowed to return to the UK. However, it is recommended that she is tested to make sure that she has not caught the virus and is not contagious to other passengers. Best,

Contacted by Track and Trace - Emma Tilston (6 Oct 2021 - 11:26)

My sister flew home to the UK from Spain on 27th September. She has been emailed by track and trace to tell her someone on her flight has tested positive for C-19. She has not been told to self isolate. Can she fly back to Spain from UK on 7th October (a 10 day gap). Thanks.

@Laura B. - Barcelona.com (4 Oct 2021 - 17:32)

Hello Laura B. If you live in Italy and come to Spain from Italy, you have the right documents to enter Spain. Ask your embassy for confirmation, it's safer. Best,

Viaje a Barcelona - Laura B. (4 Oct 2021 - 16:58)

Hola! Soy mexicana, resido en USA y tengo un mes viviendo en Italia (trabajando desde casa). Quiero viajar a Barcelona desde Italia (Napoles) como turista por un fin de semana. Estoy vacunada, mi certificado es la tarjeta que la CDC da en USA. Me hes posible entrar a Barcelona? Que necesito para poder entrar a Barcelona? Muchas Gracias!

@laslo - Barcelona.com (24 Sep 2021 - 11:18)

Hello laslo, if you are going to arrive by ferry in Spain you have to fill in a specific health form - as indicated above on this page. Here is the link: SpTH Spain Travel Health website: https://spthm.puertos.es/

coming by ferry - laslo (24 Sep 2021 - 09:24)

hello, I'm arriving in Spain by ferry, which form do I need? thank you

Which test? - Samirah (24 Sep 2021 - 08:14)

I am flying to Spain from UK and am not fully vaccinated. I booked a rapid antigen test as I read on many sites including the Spanish government page that this is enough. However the Uk government and the company I fly with state I need to take a PCR and RAT tests aren’t allowed... I’m so confused and don’t want to be denied entry as my family live there and I’ve not seen them in so long

@Kat - Barcelona.com (2 Sep 2021 - 09:08)

Hello Kat, Your question is out of the scope of this page, we apologize for not being able to answer you. The best thing to do is to contact the relevant departments in Greece and Spain to be sure. Regards,

Visa/Residency - Kat (2 Sep 2021 - 08:48)

I recently renewed my visa and applied for a new residency card. I was supposed to receive the new card today but was told it will not be available for another two weeks. I am flying to Greece in less than two weeks and am worried that I will not be able to re-enter Spain without a valid residency card. I currently have my EU Vaccination Certificate, expired residency card, Resguardo de Solicitud (stating I applied for the new card in August and that my visa is valid until 2023), and passport, but I am not sure if that is sufficient. Is a valid residency card required in order to return from Greece even though it is part of the Schengen?

@Lizzie - Barcelona.com (1 Sep 2021 - 09:58)

Hello Lizzie, From Portugal to Spain by bus/car you'll just need to present the health passport (green pass). best,

Bus from Portugal into Spain - Lizzie (1 Sep 2021 - 08:24)

Hi, I Am getting a bus from faro (Portugal) into Spain (Seville). I have read there are no requirements for land border entry. Is that ok?

Ibiza Barcelona - Fiona1605 (30 Aug 2021 - 10:30)

How very confusing are the rules for internal travel within Spain. The Balearics government do require a health form to arrive in Ibiza from Barcelona I believe. I'm not sure about the other direction? Pffffff very difficult to find this information as each region creates its own rules.

@Chloe - Barcelona.com (27 Aug 2021 - 09:44)

Hello Chloe, You need PCR a negative PCR or antigen test if the vaccine is less than 14 days. To be sure with your vaccine brand check the link indicated on this page. Best,

Vaccination - Chloe (27 Aug 2021 - 08:40)

Hello I am travelling to Spain from Ireland next week and am wondering if i will need a negative PCR or antigen test? I have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine however it will not be 2 weeks after the 2nd dose at time of travelling. I am curious if I will require a negative test to enter Spain as to be classified as fully vaccinated only takes 7 days with the Pfizer vaccine not 14 days like the other vaccines. Thanks

@Vanessa - Barcelona.com (20 Aug 2021 - 09:52)

Hello Vanessa, You are not the only one in this case of different documents for same person, please take legal document to prove your identity and it will be fine. Best,

Passport in different name - Vanessa (20 Aug 2021 - 09:38)

I have had both vaccines but the COVID travel pass is in my married name and my passport is in my previous married name. The marriage certificate is in my maiden name! Nightmare! If I take all the legal documents will this be accepted? I have tried the uk Gov website but cannot find the information.

@ Christine - Barcelona.com (21 Jul 2021 - 11:14)

Hello Christine, You have to be able to prove your identity, which is what your driver's license will do. So it's perfect. best,

Covid vaccination record - Christine (21 Jul 2021 - 10:44)

My covid vaccination record is in a different name to my passport. Will this be accepted? My British driving licence has the same name as my vaccination record.

@Norma Holmes - Barcelona.com (17 Jul 2021 - 10:20)

Hello Norma Holmes, if your document is translated in English or Spanish or French or German then it's ok - like it was before EU travel certificate; Best,

Didn’t receive my EU travel cert - Norma Holmes (17 Jul 2021 - 09:50)

Hi I haven’t received my EU travel certificate and I am flying to Spain next Thursday 22July. I am fully vaccinated and have my vaccination card. Will that suffice?

@Trudy Cross - Barcelona.com (16 Jul 2021 - 09:12)

Hello Trudy Cross, Don't worry, your mother-in-law will do everything she can to help you at the most difficult moments.. However, the controls are increasingly heavy at the customs, I hope that you will find an understanding controller. I wouldn't do it. Best,

Documements - Trudy Cross (16 Jul 2021 - 08:42)

I am due to fly to Spain on 9th August to visit my mother-in-law. I booked my tickets in my maiden name as my passport is still valid. However, my Covid vaccinations are in my married name. Can I still enter Spain if I provide my marriage certificate as proof ?

@wendy - Barcelona.com (9 Jul 2021 - 09:54)

Hello wendy, If your son is 14 years old he has to do a PCR or antigen test to enter Spain. Best,

14 years olds traveling - wendy (9 Jul 2021 - 09:28)

I'm traveling to Spain with my son who's 14 what does he need to enter as Iv had both my jabs so I don't need a PCR. But will my son thank you

@Michael Whitehead - Barcelona.com (6 Jul 2021 - 10:04)

@Michael Whitehead please check this info on this page: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/ best,

Digital Proof of Vaccine - Michael Whitehead (6 Jul 2021 - 09:02)

I am a UK national and have digital proof of vaccine on my National Health Service App, which shows my photograph, date of birth, when my vaccine course was completed. Can this be used as proof to enter Spain. Kind regards Michael Whitehead

@Ian Deacon - Barcelona.com (3 Jul 2021 - 11:24)

Hello Ian Deacon, best is to follow this link and try to find your information: https://covid-19- diagnostics.jrc.ec.europa.eu/devices#form_content Best,

AZ vaccine not recognised by EMA - Ian Deacon (3 Jul 2021 - 11:18)

Good morning, we are hoping to travel to Spain in August for holidays. My wife and I have been vaccinated with the batch of Astra Zeneca not recognised by the EMA, will we be accepted by the authorities once we arrive in Spain? If not do you foresee your country accepting these batches in time for our holidays? Many thanks Ian Deacon

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The FCS Travel Health Certificate for Spain

A Travel Health Certificate is no longer required for Spain.

The health declaration form requirement ended for all travellers on September 20, 2022. The Spain Travel Health portal (SpTH) is no longer active.

This means that visitors do not need to fill out the online health control form or present a QR code on arrival.

All other travel restrictions for Spain were lifted on 21st October 2022.

What form do I need to fly to Spain?

You do not need a COVID-19 form to travel to Spain. This requirement ended on September 20, 2022.

Previously, travellers coming to Spain from abroad without an EU COVID Certificate or equivalent had to complete the Formulario de Control Sanitario (FCS) , or “Health Control Form”.

This was an online form that asks the individual to provide information about themselves, their travel plans, and their health.

Once this Spain health form was completed, the FCS generated a QR code. This had to be shown to an official at border control as part of Spain’s COVID travel restrictions.

From September 20, 2022, the QR code is no longer being verified at the border.

How do I get a QR code to travel to Spain?

You do not need a QR code to travel to Spain. Similarly, there is no need to present their valid vaccination certificate, negative test result, or recovery document. All COVID-19 entry regulations have now been removed.

Before the QR requirement was lifted, international travellers had to obtain a QR code by completing the Spain travel health registration form online . This had to be done before setting off.

Once the traveller had filled in their FCS form, they received an email with a PDF file . It was sent to the email address provided in the form. This file contained the QR code.

The QR code was one of Spain’s entry requirements during the COVID pandemic. These have now all been lifted.

What is the FCS form for Spain?

The Formulario de Control Sanitario or FCS was an online health form for Spain . It had to be completed before travelling to the country until September 20, 2022.

Before the requirement ended, international passengers provided the following basic personal information :

• Nationality
• Passport information

It was also necessary to provide contact details , including the following:

• Email address
• Contact telephone number

Travellers provided details of their travel plans , including the following:

• Flight information
• Dates of arrival and departure
• Details of the stay in Spain, such as accommodation

Finally, passengers answered a few questions relating to their health , including COVID-19 symptoms.

Why do I need to provide this information on the FCS form?

The information was required as part of a health measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 . Thanks to an improving situation globally, the health declaration is no longer required.

Flight and contact details were requested so that passengers could be contacted if another passenger tested positive for COVID-19. They could then take the appropriate steps (such as getting tested and self-isolating).

All the data provided was securely stored by Spain’s Ministry of Health and was only used to locate and contact travellers in the event that they had been in close contact with a positive case.

The information was deleted after 3 months .

Who has to complete an FCS form online?

No travellers need to complete the FCS form for Spain. This COVID-19 entry requirement ended for all passengers on September 20, 2022.

Previously, all passengers on flights to Spain not in possession of an EU COVID Certificate or equivalent needed a QR code generated by completing the FCS form online.

Those who changed flights at a Spanish airport were exempt as long as they met the following requirements:

• They did not leave the airport
• They spent no more than 24 hours in transit in Spain

Do children require a travel health form for Spain?

No, children do not need a travel health form for Spain.

There are currently no COVID-19 travel restrictions for Spain for children or adults.

When do I need to complete the Spain travel health form?

The Spain Travel Health Certificate no longer needs to be completed before departure.

Before September 20, 2022, travellers had to complete their FCS within 48 hours (2 days) before they were due to arrive in Spain.

European countries that Require a COVID-19 Travel Health Certificate

No European countries require passengers to complete a travel health certificate.

Nations across Europe used travel health certificates during COVID-19. However, with the easing of restrictions, this requirement has ended.

Only Greece has maintained its travel health certificate system, but completing the declaration is now optional .

Passenger Locator Form Spain, PLF, SPTH

The Spain PLF is a mandatory document for all incoming visitors that must be completed online 72 hours before arrival.

What is the Spanish PLF?

The Spanish PLF (Passenger Locator Form) is an online health declaration that must be filled out by every incoming visitor to Spain who wishes to enter the country by plane or ferry, including travelers staying in Spain for transit-related reasons. Thus, the Formulairo de Control Sanitario (FCS) is a health control form that can be completed entirely online before entering Spain. Filling and submitting the form results in a unique QR code generated for each traveler.

The QR code serves as a confirmation of completion of the Spanish health form and will be checked by the Spanish health authorities upon arrival. That is why it's best to have the QR code in both paper format and electronic format to make sure you'll be able to present it.

Why was the Spanish FCS form introduced?

The Spanish FCS form was introduced due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as part of civil protection under the Spain Travel Health program. Spanish authorities make sure that all persons traveling to Spain, as well as Spanish citizens and residents, will stay safe from the pandemic. The form gives all essential details to the Spanish authorities, including contact information (especially useful in case of any possible infection), health-related details, including a possible Covid-19 test result, to make sure the person arriving in Spain does not pose any threat to the public. More information on the current Covid-19 quarantine and testing requirements in Spain is available on the official Spanish government website at https://www.spth.gob.es/.

How to apply for the Spanish PLF (FCS)?

The Spanish PLF is an online form, which makes it extremely effortless to complete. Access the form online using any working device with an internet connection and fill it out with the following data:

- your name and surname

- address in your home country

- address of stay in Spain

- contact details (such as your phone number and email address)

- travel-related details, including your flight number, seat number, date of arrival, the purpose of the planned trip

- list of countries visited prior to arriving in Spain

- health-related details (e.g., if you have been in contact with any person infected with Covid-19

Once all the above-listed details have been entered, double-check the provided information to make sure it's correct and attach the required supporting documents, which may include an appropriate health certificate applicable (e.g., a vaccination certificate). Next, cover the service fee using any method of online payment choosing from several available and wait for the confirmation email to arrive.

What happens after applying?

Once you have submitted your application for the Spanish health form, a confirmation email will be delivered to your email inbox. The confirmation will include your unique QR code necessary to enter Spain. The PLF health form is obligatory to have upon entering the Spanish territory and will be checked while at a Spanish airport or seaport on arrival. Make sure to also have your vaccination certificate ready or another health certificate that may be part of Spain's entry requirements.

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116 replies to this topic

Hi Mark, their webpage https://www.spth.gob.es still says coming soon on Apple.

Hi Mark, be warned the website is very glitchy. I completed the online form over a week ago, but you can only update with health declaration 2 days before travel. We travel Saturday, so I retrieved the original form but I kept getting an error message ‘this form cannot be edited’. I was beginning to panic, until I saw another thread on here advising you to completely start again, which I did and successfully obtained the QR. I did read on the website that you can fill a form in at the airport, presumably because not every has phones/computers. Hope this helps.

Are you traveling as tourists? I have a trip planned for August, and the EU travel ban is confusing me. I don't want to have to cancel my trip.

Filled out form with arrival date within two days. Received code.

Attempted to complete form but my arrival date had been pre-filled two days before arrival.

There is no way to correct arrival date! Site says cant get QR after arrival date (which I am unable to change).

Will try again day before travel!

This post has been removed at the author's request.

Finally successful. Had to search for app in iPad app library.

Entered all the information on the form. No code was required.

Correct arrival date was unchanged when I completed form..

QR to be sent to me via email.

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Spain passenger locator form: How to fill out the FCS travel form for free, and entry requirements explained

Spain's entry form, which grants a qr code, costs nothing and only takes five minutes - but unofficial websites have sprung up offering to charge up to €60 for the process.

Spain may have eased most entry restrictions on travellers, but as with those arriving in the UK, travellers landing in Spain are still required to fill out a passenger locator form.

Spain’s version of the passenger locator form is called the Formulario de Control Sanitario (FCS) or Health Control Form.

The online document must be filled out by all travellers arriving in the country by plane or ferry in order to gain access to a QR code which must be presented at passport control.

It is free and only takes five minutes. However, unofficial websites have sprung up offering to charge up to €60 (£50) for the process.

The best way to avoid getting caught out by these scams is to visit the official website directly at spth.gob.es .

Here is everything else you need to know about the FCS form.

When should I fill out the FCS?

Passengers can complete the FCS up to 48 hours before travel. You can start the process sooner, but won’t be able to complete it until at least the 48-hour mark.

It is also worth waiting until you have a seat number confirmed before starting the process, because you will need that to complete the form.

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What other information do you need to fill out the form?

As well as your seat number, you will need:

• An email address;
• Your flight details (if you have a connecting flight, this would be the flight that is arriving into Spain);
• Passport details;
• Address of the first place you will be staying in Spain;
• Health documentation (proof of recent infection, negative test result or proof of vaccination).

What happens once I have filled out the form?

Once you have filled out the form and uploaded screenshots of any relevant proof of vaccination or recent infection you will be sent an email and a text message with a link to download your QR code. The website will also give you the option to download the QR code directly to the Apple Wallet app for iPhone.

You will need to show the QR code at passport control when entering Spain. The code can either be printed out or presented in digital format on your phone or other device.

Don’t worry if a passport control officer doesn’t ask to see the code, as it is common for them not to ask.

What are the new UK travel rules? From  4am on Friday 11 February , fully vaccinated arrivals  no longer need to take a Covid test  after arriving in the UK. This means that double-jabbed travellers and children under 18  will no longer have to order  a lateral flow or PCR test to be taken on or before day two of their arrival in the country. Arrivals who are not recognised as fully vaccinated will only need to take a pre-departure test and a PCR test on or before day two after they arrive in the UK, with no requirement to quarantine. For UK holidaymakers returning home, fully vaccinated means the first two doses of any Covid-19 vaccine administered in the UK will be enough. For travellers vaccinated outside of the UK, a full list of accepted vaccines can be found  here . All arrivals must continue to fill out a passenger locator form , with the Government saying it helps it to differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. The form was simplified slightly in ahead of the rule change, with an even shorter form set to be released.  Passengers will be required to provide their vaccination status, travel history and contact details. The new rules have been adopted by all four nations of the UK. Arrivals to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not have to test if they are fully vaccinated or under the age of 18.

How can I avoid being scammed?

Instead of searching for the FCS passenger locator form in Google, where fake websites have sprouting up charging money for the form, go directly to the website at spth.gob.es .

How long does the form last?

The form is only valid for one-time entry into Spain. Every time you visit via plane or ferry you will be required to fill out the form again.

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