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Do you still need a Covid certificate to enter Spain?

Do I need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for Spain? No, passengers no longer need a COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enter Spain. International travellers are recommended to be fully vaccinated, but there is no obligation to show proof of vaccination. Travel rules have now returned to normal for most visitors.



No, as of 2026, you do not need a COVID-19 certificate, proof of vaccination, or a negative test result to enter Spain. All COVID-related travel restrictions for international arrivals were lifted in late 2022 and have not been reinstated. Travelers from all countries can enter Spain following standard immigration rules (such as having a valid passport and, for some nationalities, a Schengen visa). However, it is important to note that in 2026, visitors from visa-exempt countries (like the U.S., Canada, and the UK) must now apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorization before traveling to Spain. While the COVID health forms are a thing of the past, the ETIAS is a new mandatory security requirement for entry into the Schengen Area. Always ensure your passport has at least three to six months of validity remaining beyond your intended date of departure to avoid any boarding issues at the airport.

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There will also be multiple traveller data-points that will be shared between the Schengen zone which it is hoped will improve the future security of the bloc. ETIAS will be required for eligible travellers entering Spain starting in early 2025.

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In mid-to-late 2023, U.S. citizens and nationals of over 60 other countries will need an electronic travel authorization to visit much of Europe. Travelers to any Schengen-zone country will have to register with a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

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The Spain European travel information and authorization system (ETIAS) is an electronic travel authorization which will allow visa waiver citizens to travel to all of the 26 Schengen Area member countries for short stays. It is expected to be implemented in 2025.

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It is expected that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be operational from mid-2025.

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Thanks to ETIAS, Spain and other European countries will be even safer travel destinations. The ETIAS system will check each applicant's data against EU information systems. The security databases that will be consulted include: Schengen Information System (SIS)

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Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain.

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The EU plans to operate ETIAS with a $7 fee. Applications will be entirely electronic and require filling out a form full of critical information on the official EU site's ETIAS page. This process should only take minutes, and should see approvals and papers minutes later once payments go through.

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