Travel from UK

Gary - this is exactly what I need to know as have placed a deposit on a property before the latest lockdown , hoping to see it a few days later . I really need to come over but am unable to ascertain wether it is deemed essential travel as such . So frustrating. 

Annie 

I don't think this will be classed as essential travel.

And if you do not have residency or work reasons then I don't think you can get round it.

Mary

Hi Mary 

Thank you . I do have residencia . Don't want to turn up at the airport though to be turned away 

Annie 

I don't think viewing a property will be considered for reasons as essential travel. Don't forget that owning a property in Spain doesn't give you any rights whatsoever for residency etc.

Steve 

if your home in Spain is your main/only one then you should be ok surely I would have thought , mine is a second home so I twould be a 'no no' unfortunately.

If you have a residencia then you will be fine.

There are quite a lot on local forums who have traveled to Spain during the English lockdown with no questions or hassle. If you fly into Alicante or Valencia you can travel around the Valencia Provence with no problems unless going to Elche and a couple of other city’s / towns that are in short term lockdown and there is a cerfew  between midnight and 6am. If you want to go to Murcia fly into Murcia airport. There are several reasons you can cross the boarder one is for legal reasons document signing etc so a quick word with a lawyer in your chosen area and an appointment booked will allow you to travel round fairly easily. Check the N332 Facebook page for latest rules they are brilliant. 

Thank you Mick for your advice . I do have a solicitor and will contact him for an appointment . We want to view the property obviously as have been advised could complete before  Xmas as have residencia , TIE , padron etc 

Annie 

Hi Annie,

If you already have residencia/TIE, you are allowed to return to Spain as your habitual/permanent residence.  

I don't know when you're planning to travel, but you need to be aware that, commencing 23 November, Spain will require a negative PCR test for travelers from high-risk countries:

https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-11-11/spain-will-require-negative-pcr-test-from-travelers-coming-from-high-risk-countries.html

You also need to complete the Spanish Travel Health forum:

https://www.spth.gob.es/

Kind regards,

Kim