COVID-19: Entry requirements lifted for EU, Schengen Area countries

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Spanish government has lifted COVID-related entry requirements for certain foreign nationals.

Key Points:

• As of June 2, individuals who are traveling from EU and Schengen Area countries to Spain are exempt from COVID-related entry requirements.
• Foreign nationals from EU and Schengen Area countries will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, previous recovery from COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.
• Those who are over the age of 12 and traveling from outside the EU and Schengen Area must still have proof of vaccination against or recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test PCR test result taken within 72 hours before departure to enter the country.

Additional Information: More information regarding the Spain’s COVID-19 entry requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: COVID-19 entry requirements no longer apply to those traveling to Spain from EU and Schengen Area countries. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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