COVID recovery certificate

• Hello,

• Here is part of the explanation about Recovery Certificates - There is a link to a website  at the bottom for any questions or further information....

• Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), which detect the genetic material of the virus (e.g. PCR, TMA, LAMP, NEAR etc.), carried out within 72 hours prior to arrival in Spain.

• Rapid antigen detection tests (RAT), which detect the presence of virus antigens, carried out within 48 hours prior to arrival in Spain. The accepted tests are those approved by the European Commission, which can be found in the following link.

-The certificate of recovery must state the date of the first positive test, and indicate that the passenger has passed the disease and is not infectious-contagious at the present time, and the country where the certificate was issued. They may submit a certificate of recovery provided that more than 11 days have elapsed since the first positive NAAT test was performed. This certificate shall be valid for 180 days thereafter.

If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, it must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish by an official body.

The airline or shipping company shall check the QR code and, if necessary, the supporting documents (vaccination/diagnostic test/recovery) to obtain the QR code at boarding, without, in any case, accessing the information contained therein.

Upon your arrival in Spain you may be subject to health control at the airport and after the assessment carried out by the health authority (including documentary control) you may be subjected to a diagnostic test for COVID-19. We inform you that your personal data will be used for the purpose of ensuring the control of the COVID-19 epidemic and health care. For more information on the processing of personal data, please click here.

If you have any questions, contact us on the website www.mscbs.gob.es

Cheers

Elinspain

Hi Thanks for the info,

The link is in Spanish and also just for Spanish residents requiring a digital Eu COVID recovery certificate, as the uk is no longer Eu we can’t access it yet even though the NHS website says it’s been running since July 1st. I’m so stressed  only the uk government can make things this difficult. 

Hi

We travelled from UK through France to Spain, my husband and I both tested positive when we had our PCR but we had completed our isolation and we printed off our Vaccine notification and a Pass to travel, this was accepted at the french border, didn't get stopped at Spainish Border

Good Luck

Hi 

Info appreciated but as my Son is 15 yrs old he can’t get a travel pass as he can’t get vaccinated so I do t know what to do .

Hi did you ever get an answer? I’m struggling to find out info to get home as my son tested positive on the second day in Spain and we are here for two weeks. I believe you can continue to test positive for weeks however not contagious. Thanks 

Hi Ange, 

Firstly I’m sorry to here that your son has tested positive.I managed to get a Covid recovery certificate from the NHS Doctor at home which was accepted by Ryanair and the Spanish authorities But for u going home I would recommend you calling the British embassy in Alicante they are very helpful. What date u flying home

Hi thank you so so much for responding. We are due to fly home on Wednesday 18th. 

How did you manage to get NHS doctor to issue? Was this via the consulate? 

We arrived in Spain last Wednesday and were contacted on the Thursday that one of my sons friends had tested positive. Thankfully I brought NHS lateral flow tests with me. He tested positive. I called the regional phone number but wasn’t any help at all. And thankfully we are staying at my parents home so can isolate here no problem and stay longer if need be. I now have a fear I am positive along with my mum…..  

Hi Ange, 

This was my own doctor that wrote the Covid letter for my Son, how old is your son if under twelve I would just fly back after his isolation as he wouldn’t be infectious and he wouldn’t need any tests. As long as you haven’t registered the positive test with the Spanish authorities.

Thank you 

no not registered and couldn’t get anyone to take details or phone me back. 
My son is 11, unfortunately the guidance is 11 and over need tests. I’ll keep checking him and will give the consulate a call. thanks 

Children under 11 do not need to take a COVID-19 test before travelling.

Children aged between 11 and 18 must take a COVID-19 test before travelling. Proof of the child's negative test result must be shown by an adult travelling with the child upon arrival in Scotland.