Confusion about entry to Spain from 7th June or 30th June

Kimmy11 wrote on Sat Jun 5, 2021 9:09am:

If, like me, you've been confused by conflicting reports about when non-residents can travel to Spain, this update from a report by "The Local" is useful background:

"June 4th update

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"It’s worth noting that as things stand there is no official state bulletin (BOE) confirming the Prime Minister’s June 7th entry date, whereas the extension of the ban on non-EU travellers until June 30th 2021 is published on the websites of the Health Ministry and several Spanish embassies abroad. 

"This document titled “Mobility Restrictions And Travel To Spain (Until June 30th, 2021)” states “only Spanish citizens, foreign citizens with valid residence in Spain and citizens of European Union countries can enter the Spanish territory” from outside the EU and they will still have to provide a negative Covid test to enter Spain. Being fully vaccinated does not exempt them from having to get a test either.

"However, on Thursday June 3rd, El País ran an article in which it reported that the June 7th entry date for vaccinated travellers from around the world will be included in a separate BOE state bulletin which, according to government sources, will in theory be published on Saturday June 5th, just 48 hours before it comes into effect. 

"Among the conditions that will reportedly be included are that vaccinated travellers will only be able enter Spain 14 days after receiving their final vaccine dose and that further clarification on which vaccines Spanish authorities will accept for entry will be added.

"Spain is also due to launch its ‘Covid passport’ in June to work in tandem with the EU’s Green Digital Certificate, but it remains unclear if either of these will be made available for travel to Spain from outside the bloc from June 7th, June 30th or another date."

So, hopefully, a further update will be issued today.  If it is, I'll update this post.

Kind regards, 

Kim

Kimmy11 wrote on Sat Jun 5, 2021 9:09am:

If, like me, you've been confused by conflicting reports about when non-residents can travel to Spain, this update from a report by "The Local" is useful background:

"June 4th update

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"It’s worth noting that as things stand there is no official state bulletin (BOE) confirming the Prime Minister’s June 7th entry date, whereas the extension of the ban on non-EU travellers until June 30th 2021 is published on the websites of the Health Ministry and several Spanish embassies abroad. 

"This document titled “Mobility Restrictions And Travel To Spain (Until June 30th, 2021)” states “only Spanish citizens, foreign citizens with valid residence in Spain and citizens of European Union countries can enter the Spanish territory” from outside the EU and they will still have to provide a negative Covid test to enter Spain. Being fully vaccinated does not exempt them from having to get a test either.

"However, on Thursday June 3rd, El País ran an article in which it reported that the June 7th entry date for vaccinated travellers from around the world will be included in a separate BOE state bulletin which, according to government sources, will in theory be published on Saturday June 5th, just 48 hours before it comes into effect. 

"Among the conditions that will reportedly be included are that vaccinated travellers will only be able enter Spain 14 days after receiving their final vaccine dose and that further clarification on which vaccines Spanish authorities will accept for entry will be added.

"Spain is also due to launch its ‘Covid passport’ in June to work in tandem with the EU’s Green Digital Certificate, but it remains unclear if either of these will be made available for travel to Spain from outside the bloc from June 7th, June 30th or another date."

So, hopefully, a further update will be issued today.  If it is, I'll update this post.

Kind regards, 

Kim

tebo53 wrote on Sat Jun 5, 2021 10:20am:

Hi Kimmy, 

Thanks for that, it's starting to get confusing now with different governments saying different dates and traffic light systems etc 🤷‍♂️

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Steve 

paulsav wrote on Sat Jun 5, 2021 12:15pm:

Hi Kim

Having read this I am even more confused than ever. I thought Uk residents had been able to visit Spain since 24th May without any tests required. 

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Regards 

Pauline 

aitchc1401 wrote on Sat Jun 5, 2021 12:45pm:

Hi Kim,

      like another poster your message confused me until I realised that you were most likely talking about the third countries not already allowed entry into Spain as of 24th May (unless I've missed an announcement somewhere?).

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Aitch,

Kimmy11 wrote on Sat Jun 5, 2021 1:02pm:

Coincidentally, this had just popped into my newsfeed:

"EU reminds Spain of the PCR test requirements for tourists - including the British. Sur in English"

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http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202106/04/reminds-spain-test-requirements-20210604185828.html 

Kind regards,

Kim