As of this Saturday, Spain allows travelers from countries that do not make up the European Union (EU) to enter its territory only with the presentation of a negative coronavirus test, the Ministry of the Interior communicated by relaxing the requirements imposed at another time. the pandemic.
People who enter Spain through the air or sea borders must present a negative PCR test carried out in the previous 72 hours or an antigen test carried out in the 24 hours prior to arrival.reported the Europa Press news agency.
Spain stops requiring the coronavirus vaccination certificate from non-EU tourists
Travelers can also choose to present a vaccination certificate or recovery certificate upon arrival, which must have been issued at least 11 days after confirmation of infection and be valid for 180 days.
The official provision also establishes that children under 12 years of age will be exempt from presenting a certificate.
While, passengers arriving by sea and air with an EU digital covid certificate or recognized as equivalent by the European Commission will not have to complete the Sanitary Control Form.
In this way, Spain stops requiring the coronavirus vaccination certificate from non-EU tourists and unifies the entry requirements with those of travelers from the bloc and Schengen associated countries.
According to the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, this measure “will accelerate the recovery of the tourism sector by facilitating the entry of international travelers.”
“Spain is emerging as one of the most desired destinations in the world, as shown by the demand indicators that month after month are approaching pre-pandemic levels”he highlighted.
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