COVID-19: Spain updates entry rules regarding COVID-19

IMPACT – HIGH

The Spanish government has amended the criteria for non-essential travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19. The updated list of countries exempted from entry ban includes countries added and removed as health conditions worsen/improve in each country.

Key Points:

• Citizens from the following countries can travel to Spain: Algeria (subject to reciprocity), Australia, Canada, China (subject to reciprocity), Georgia, Japan, Morocco (subject to reciprocity), New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.
• The list may be subject to modification at the discretion of the Ministry of the Interior.
• The following groups are also exempt from the entry ban:

• • Residents of the EU, Schengen-associated states, Andorra, Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino who provide documentary evidence.
  • Holders of a long-term visa issued by a Member State or Schengen-associated state.
  • Working healthcare/elderly care professionals and health researchers.
  • Sea and flight crews and other personnel required to carry out air transport activities and transport of goods.
  • Members of diplomatic missions, consular posts, international and military entities, civil protection, and humanitarian organizations for the performance of their official duties.
  • Students undertaking studies in Member States or Schengen-associated states, provided they are traveling to the country where they study and entry is undertaken during the academic year or 15 days prior its start.
  • Highly qualified employees whose activity is mandatory, cannot be postponed or undertaken remotely, including participants in upscale sports competitions taking place in Spain.
  • People traveling for imperative family reasons.
  • People who provide evidence of unforeseen circumstances, necessity, or whose entry is permitted on humanitarian grounds.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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