Spain finally eases Covid entry rules ahead of summer peak

Unvaccinated adults will be allowed to enter if they show a negative test.

UK citizens who have not had a Covid jab can now travel to Spain if they show a negative test on arrival.

Previously, UK travellers were only allowed to enter Spain if they had proof of recovery from the virus or a vaccine certification.

International visitors must provide one of the following from May 21.

• Vaccination certificate meeting the government’s requirements
• A negative test certificate (PCR or similar)
• Certificate of recovery at least 11 days after testing positive

The new phase of the Pandemic gave Spain the ability to relax the rules by equating non-EU travellers with those of the EU.

This is great news for the tourism sector, which facilitates the arrival of tourists from outside the EU with a view to guaranteeing safe journeys during the high season.

Spain is becoming one of the most desired destinations in the world.

The UK's proof of Covid-19 vaccination record can be downloaded from Spain.

In the 72 hours prior to departure, there must be a PCR test or an antigen test.

The proof of recovery certificates will be valid for 180 days after the positive test.

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to submit certificates.

The relaxation of rules is very good news just ahead of the May half-term and peak season.

She said it was positive for the travel industry and for tourists, but it was disappointing that Spain had not gone further and removed the need for pre-arrival tests.

Consumers want to travel with ease and if they can't, they will go somewhere else.