PCR tests before arriving in Spain

Spain has been placed on the amber travel list, meaning that unfortunately, it will not be open for leisure travel for the foreseeable future. From 17 May, UK travellers there will need to self-isolate for 10 days on their return to England, plus take a pre-departure and post-arrival COVID test. The UK’s green list will be reviewed by the UK government every three weeks, so Spain could be placed on the green list in the coming weeks or months.

Until 17 May, it is illegal to travel from the UK on holiday overseas, with a penalty of up to £5,000 for anyone caught attempting to do so.

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain?

British visitors to Spain don’t need to self isolate on arrival, but will need to show proof of a negative COVID test. This should be taken within 72 hours of departure. PCR, TMA and LAMP tests will all be accepted. All travellers to Spain must show that their journey is essential, which could include for work, education or essential family reasons (check the FCDO advice for more information)

No one knows for sure regarding the non requirement for PCR tests once  UK visitors are permitted to return to Spain.  Reyes Moroto has voiced the possibility, but by no means confirmed. But Spain is really desperate to get the UK visitors back again, she did say that the possibility of not requiring a PCR test was based on the UK’s excellent vaccination progress and the UK’s present low rate of infection and deaths. So let’s hope that continues. Personally I feel that every country should be minimizing the likelihood of infections being brought into their country, and if that includes a PCR test prior to entry, then so be it. It all depends how desperate the particular country is to get tourists back again.  Incidentally, I would be one of those so called tourists, having owned a property in Spain for a long time, still paying the required revenues and taxes, and not being back there for a year. I also feel that the so called UK traffic light system is politically orientated, in as much as Boris and the gang want  the UK holiday makers to spend their cash in the UK, Therefore don’t make it economically viable to travel abroad, tests etc. Parts of Spain are on par with the UK as far as Covid is concerned, but some parts are really not. But the UK government want holiday makers to spend their cash in the UK and therefore grab some of that lost revenue back again. 

Hi peebee169.

Thought I’d answer your question! 

 Tourism minister: British tourists should be able to return to Spain from May 20 without PCR tests - 

https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2021-05-12/tourism-minister-british-tourists-should-be-able-to-return-to-spain-from-may-20-without-pcr-tests.html
this is all there is at the moment.  I’m sure if it’s confirmed it will be in all the papers.      I do think that the pcr tests should stay mandatory to travel thou.  But that’s only a my opinion.  Maybe if the Uk wasn’t charging an arm and a leg for them people wouldn’t be too concerned. 

Also from 17th May you are allowed to travel to Spain from the uk.  But you have to quarantine and take the day 2 and day 8 test.   There will be no more fines from that date either.   

Many thanks for that confirmation Nickie excellent news.

Obviously it isn’t confirmed yet as the Uk have to put Spain on the green list.  But heres hoping 👍

Unfortunately that is not an answer to the question, it’s only a possibility and as yet no one knows for sure. That is the only factual answer so far, therefore Irrespective of media reports, not until there is an official notification is it guaranteed. Hopefully it will transpire, but so far it’s only talk.

Was an answer as was asked is it in the papers here. Or was it just Uk Hype.   No it’s not a definitive.  But it was an answer.   There is hope.   Didn’t say but was a guarantee either.   I did say that it isn’t confirmed.   But think every one needs a little bit of light at the end of this long dark tunnel.  

Yes it was an answer, but the question was is it a known (fact) in Spain or is it UK newspaper hype, does anyone know in Spain. The correct answer is, so far it is newspaper hype. And no, no one yet knows in Spain. (Or anywhere else) Most people are looking for a factual answer if possible, not a possible light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t get me wrong, a possible light at the end of the tunnel is always appreciated, but not always what some one is asking for. Let’s see how it goes, and no offense intended, cheers.