Restrictions to Entry into the EU/Spain from UK-Northern Ireland Lifted

Update June 28. The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announces that a negative PCR or full vaccination schedule will be required for citizens from the United Kingdom to enter Spain. The measure will begin to be applied on 1 July.

Update June 4. Published in the state bulletin.

We note that the UK has been removed from the list of exempted third countries.

1) The first paragraph of point 1 of the Council Recommendation is replaced by the following text:
“1. As of June 3, 2021, Member States should gradually lift the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU, in a coordinated manner, for residents of third countries listed in Annex I. ‘
2) Annex I to the Recommendation is replaced by the following text:
«ANNEX I
Third countries and special administrative regions whose residents should not be affected by the temporary restriction of non-essential travel to the EU across the external borders:
I. STATES
1. AUSTRALIA
2. ISRAEL
3. JAPAN
4. NEW ZEALAND
5. RWANDA
6. SINGAPORE
7. SOUTH KOREA
8. THAILAND
9. CHINA (*)
II. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (* 1)
Macao Special Administrative Region (* 1)
(* 1) Subject to confirmation of reciprocity. ”
(* 1) Subject to confirmation of reciprocity. ”
Done in Luxembourg, June 3, 2021.

Third countries and special administrative regions whose residents are not affected by the temporary restriction of non-essential trips to the EU through the external borders in the terms set out in this order:
I. States
1. Australia.
2. Israel.
3. Japan.
4. New Zealand.
5. Rwanda.
6. Singapore.
7. South Korea.
8. Thailand.
9. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
10. China.
II. Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong SAR. Macao SAR. »

This order will take effect from 00:00 hours on May 24, 2021.
Madrid, May 19, 2021.

No proof of vaccination or PCR tests required. Full information plus form to complete in the links found below:

Documents, Forms for Entry.

Travel Advice Gov UK.

Change made:
New information on changes to entry requirements for Spain if you are travelling from the UK from 24 May onwards. No changes have been made to the level of our travel advice for any regions of Spain. We continue to advise against all but essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic Islands, but excluding the Canary Islands. (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry Clearance’ pages)

Time updated:
24 May

Advice from The British Government

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.