Tourism Breaking News
The improvement of the epidemiological situation and the developing progress in the vaccination roll-out, both in Spain and the Middle East has made it possible to ease the measures for entry into Spain for touristic purposes.
The United Arab Emirates now joins the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait & Bahrain in the list of countries with low incidence. All passengers from these countries will be able to travel to Spain for touristic purposes without the need for a diagnostic test or a certificate of vaccination or immunity. i.e. tourists can travel regardless having any vaccination, diagnostic or recovery certificate. However, before travelling to Spain (even in transit) all passengers must have the QR code which is obtained from filling in the Health Control Form (FCS in Spanish), available in Spain Travel Health (www.spth.gob.es).
“This is indeed a great news especially for the GCC region as we have seen a significant increase in numbers to Spain in the past months and the trend continues . It shows that Spain is up to speed and the covid 19 situation is well contained .This update of reduced restrictions will definitely increase tourism numbers to Spain.We are happy to welcome GCC travellers to our beautiful country with open arms as always.Being a year yound destination , Spain has the added advantage to attract travellers for autumn and winter & now the European Centre for Disease and Control (ECDC) has listed Spain as one of the safest countries to travel which is even more assuring to travelers. ” Daniel Rosado , Director – Spain tourism – GCC
The FCS QR Code can be downloaded on the Spain’s Travel Health website or through the mobile phone (apps for Android or iOs devices). Airlines or maritime companies may ask for the FCS QR code before boarding and the personnel of the control devices in the airports and ports at the point of arrival will also be checking the QR code. In case travelers have any problems filling out this form or any questions regarding the health control procedure upon arrival in Spain, they may call +34 910 50 30 50 or send an email to spth@sanidad.gob.es .
Before travelling to Spain, it is highly recommend that they check the most updated entry requirements into Spain at https://travelsafe.spain.info/ .
