COVID-19: Travel restrictions lifted for six countries

The Spanish government recently announced that it would lift entry restrictions and quarantine requirements for travelers from six countries.

Key Points:

• As of Aug. 24, special travel restrictions and quarantine requirements for travelers from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Namibia and South Africa have ended.
• Individuals traveling from any of the aforementioned countries no longer have to undergo a ten-day quarantine when traveling to Spain.
• Individuals from said countries are now subject to the general travel restrictions which are in effect until at least Aug. 31.
• More information regarding the general travel restrictions can be found here.

BAL Analysis: The Spanish government lifted the special entry restrictions for the six countries because of the improving COVID-19 situation. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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