Non-EU travelers can enter Spain from today with negative test

Travelers from non-EU countries can enter Spain a negative test of Kovid-19 from this Saturday, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of the Interior that relaxes the requirements and which has been published in the last Official State Gazette (BOE).

According to the order, travelers entering Spain through air or sea borders, regardless of their place of origin, must present one of these three certificates: vaccination, recovery – issued as a minimum 11 days later For confirmation of infection, valid for 180 days- or a negative test -PCR or similar antigens- carried out 72 hours before travel to Spain or in the last 24 hours-.

Also, children below the age of 12 years will be exempted from producing any kind of certificate. Similarly, passengers arriving by sea and air are provided with an EU Digital COVID Certificate or recognized equivalent The European CommissionThey will not have to complete the SPTH sanitary control form.

Thus, Spain no longer requires vaccination certificates against COVID-19 from non-EU tourists, which is equivalent to their entry requirements for travelers from EU countries. The European Union and affiliated countries b.

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Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, hit the kingshas highlighted that this comparison is “excellent news”, especially for the Spanish tourism sector, as it makes it easier for tourists from outside the European environment to travel to Spain during this high season to “guarantee safe mobility”. will make

“Spain is emerging as one of the most desired destinations in the world, as shown by demand indicators reaching pre-pandemic levels month after month and this measure will accelerate the recovery of the region, thereby Access will be available. passenger International», added Maroto, according to a statement from his portfolio.