Travelling to Spain during COVID-19

International travel to Spain is now possible from many countries. The state of alarm has been lifted, and all eligible passengers must now follow the current entry requirements set by the Spanish government.

This page explains who can travel to Spain and what travel documents they need to enter.

Is Spain open for travel?

Spain’s borders are open for international visitors, including tourists.

Overseas visitors can now travel to Spain for any purpose, providing they follow the latest entry requirements.

Current restrictions require all passengers to have some form of COVID-19 passport to enter the country, such as proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test.

Apply Spain Health Control Form

Is Spain open for tourism?

Spain is open for tourism again, and visitors from all over the world are allowed to visit for leisure purposes and non-essential travel.

All tourist information points and attractions are open, as well as restaurants, bars, and cafés. Visitors can enter as usual, with some restrictions.

At present, mask-wearing is mandatory in all indoor spaces, unless you are sitting down. The Spanish government also now require a COVID-19 green pass to enter anywhere inside.

Does Spain have a travel ban on any countries?

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain areas, flights to Spain are currently banned from some countries.

Foreigners travelling from a banned country to Spain will not be allowed to board a flight. Spain’s country ban is on nations considered high-risk areas.

Restrictions can often change at short notice, so travellers should always check Spain’s most recent entry requirements before planning a trip.

Is it safe to travel to Spain right now?

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All foreign visitors to Spain must meet the current entry requirements. This is to control the spread of coronavirus in the country.

Spain has other regulations in place to protect public health, such as mandatory mask wearing in enclosed spaces, and reduced capacity at some locations and events.

If you follow the restrictions and guidelines from the Spanish government, it is a safe place to travel to.

Travel restrictions to Spain

All passengers arriving to Spain must meet the specific entry requirements for their nationality or place of residence.

Following Spain’s COVID-19 safety measures, all overseas visitors are required to show additional documents to enter the country. Passengers must have at least one of the following:

  • Negative antigen test, taken no more than 48 hours before arrival
  • Negative NAAT test, taken at most 72 hours before
  • Vaccination certificate
  • Proof of recovery from the virus

Foreign visitors should check Spain’s current entry requirements to know which document they are required to show.

The restrictions can depend on their recent travel history, and whether they have been in an area that is classed as high-risk.

EU COVID certificate

Along with other EU countries, Spain uses the EU digital COVID certificate as its main type of COVID pass.

Anyone with an EU COVID certificate can use this to enter the country. It can then be used in Spain wherever a pass is required, such as indoor events.

Spain Travel Health Form

In addition to a COVID-19 certificate, all passengers must show a completed travel health form for Spain — the FCS form.

The travel health certificate is a mandatory document which has been introduced by many countries as part of their coronavirus entry policy. The form helps authorities to monitor the health status of visitors, and contact passengers who could be at risk of infection.

Completing the FCS form

The Travel Health Certificate for Spain is quick and easy to complete, taking just a few minutes. It is a simple online form that you need to fill in within 48 hours of departure.

The form asks you to provide:

Contact details

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Passport details

Flight information

  • Arrival date
  • Airline
  • Flight number
  • Seat number
It is recommended that foreign visitors complete online check-in with their airline first, so that they already have an assigned seat number.

Details of your trip

  • Address while you are in Spain
  • Length of stay

COVID-19 documents

  • State what document you have, if any
  • Upload proof or enter details

Travelling with the FCS form

After a traveler has entered all of their details into the system, they will receive an email with the completed form.

The document has a QR code which must be scanned at check-in and border control. Travellers can show the QR code in a paper copy of the FCS, or on a mobile device. A mobile device is preferable, as the code is easier to scan.