All Those Arriving From Abroad Must Self Quarantine for 14 Days

Update June 21. From the UK government for UK visitors to Spain.

“On arrival, travellers entering Spain from the UK will not be required to self-isolate however, they will be subject to the following three requirements:

Provide contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19
Temperature check
Undergo a visual health assessment
Anyone who presents symptoms or fails one of the above requirements will be seen by a health professional”.

Today the government published a ministerial order. All those arriving in Spain from abroad should self quarantine for 14 days. The order comes into force at 00.00 hours on day 15 May and will be in place until the end of the state of alarm and any extensions.

Quarantine period.

1. People from abroad must be quarantined for 14 days on arrival.
2. During the quarantine period, those arrivals must remain at their home or accommodation, and must limit their travel to the following activities:

a) Acquisition of food, pharmaceuticals and basic necessities.
b) Assistance to health centres, services and establishments.
c) Due to force majeure or a situation of need.
d) To carry out an essential work activity, in accordance with the provided for in the annex to Royal Decree-Law 10/2020, of March 29.
Masks will be made compulsorily for all displacements.

3. In the same way, they must observe all the hygiene measures and / or prevention of the transmission of the disease caused by the COVID-19, especially with regard to contact with cohabitants.

4. The health authorities may contact the people in quarantine to monitor them. In any case, in the event of symptoms such as fever, cough, respiratory distress, general discomfort or other symptoms of a suspected case of COVID-19, quarantined persons should contact the health services by telephone using the numbers enabled by the Autonomous Communities, indicating that they are in quarantine for coming from abroad.

5. Cross-border workers, carriers and crews, as well as health professionals who are going to carry out their work activities, are exempt from these measures, provided they have not been in contact with people diagnosed with COVID-19.

6. Travel agencies, tour operators and transport companies must inform travelers of these measures at the beginning of the ticket sales process destined for Spanish territory. In the case of aircraft, companies must provide the public health form to locate passengers (Passenger Location card), contemplated in Annex 9 on facilitation of the International Convention on Civil Aviation, which must be entered by the traveler upon arrival to Spain.

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.