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Hello everyone, does anyone know for sure what is happening at Alicante airport, regarding passengers coming from UK? My sister and husband are due to fly here in a week or so, they are both elderly and have had their 2 vacinations, do they just show proof of this or what? Thank you all in advance👍😊 Michael.
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:40am
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Hi Dixiedean,
As things currently stand, Spain only requires UK citizens to complete the Spanish Health Form:
However, because of the exponential increase in rates of the Delta variant in the UK, Germany is encouraging other EU countries to insist on a negative PCR test. Spain isn't mandating this at the moment, but it's worth keeping an eye on developments in case things change:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements
Given how quickly things can change, I think they should carry their proof of double vaccination when they travel.
Kind regards,
Kim
Dixiedean66 wrote on Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:56pm:
Hello everyone, does anyone know for sure what is happening at Alicante airport, regarding passengers coming from UK? My sister and husband are due to fly here in a week or so, they are both elderly and have had their 2 vacinations, do they just show proof of this or what? Thank you a...
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...ll in advance👍😊 Michael.
Also, before they depart, check their insurance policies.
Some friends in their 70's that were coming with me from the UK weren't covered on their insurance policies. This is not only for Covid related issues, but for anything that might happen to them whilst on holiday due to the "amber" status and travelling against government advice.
I think they did look into boosting their cover but it was nearly £500 for each couple!
We've all changed our flights for later in the year when the travel status may change.
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:31am
Kimmy11 wrote on Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:40am:
Hi Dixiedean,
As things currently stand, Spain only requires UK citizens to complete the Spanish Health Form:
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However, because of the exponential increase in rates of the Delta variant in the UK, Germany is encouraging other EU countries to insist on a negative PCR test. Spain isn't mandating this at the moment, but it's worth keeping an eye on developments in case things change:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements
Given how quickly things can change, I think they should carry their proof of double vaccination when they travel.
Kind regards,
Kim
Hi Kim 😊 thank you for your reply👍 I thought this was the case😊 gracias michael
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:34am
Joanne60 wrote on Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:08am:
Also, before they depart, check their insurance policies.
Some friends in their 70's that were coming with me from the UK weren't covered on their insurance policies. This is not only for Covid related issues, but for anything that might happen to them whilst on holiday due to the "amber" status and travelling against government advice....
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I think they did look into boosting their cover but it was nearly £500 for each couple!
We've all changed our flights for later in the year when the travel status may change.
Hi Joanne, thank you for your reply 👍 I will check into their insurance and monitor any changes in policy.
Gracias Michael.😊
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:27pm
Anywhere in Samtapola for test before we fly back? And do we need an appointment? Thanks x
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:57pm
SusanT wrote on Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:27pm:
Anywhere in Samtapola for test before we fly back? And do we need an appointment? Thanks x
Hi Susan😊 don't think there is one in Santa Pola, but I know their is one in gran Alacant, my friends went their for the test, good luck👍
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 6:28pm
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SusanT wrote on Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:27pm:
Anywhere in Samtapola for test before we fly back? And do we need an appointment? Thanks x
IMED elche or Alicante or eurofins mega lab at the airport
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:17am
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Dixiedean66 wrote on Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:34am:
Hi Joanne, thank you for your reply 👍 I will check into their insurance and monitor any changes in policy.
Gracias Michael.😊
Staysure have a payable extension to their policies, it covers for flying against FCDO advice for essential travel only.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:35am
Hi Michael we arrived in Alicante airport 2 weeks ago, when you go through customs they now stamp your passport ( if its UK)
Then when you go to the baggage area you hand in your Spanish health form they scan it and if correct you are free to go
