As usual, Spain seduces many French holidaymakers, despite the epidemic burst due to the Delta variant.
Our neighbor tightened the screw on July 19.
Since then, French tourists have been subject to entry restrictions and all French regions remain considered “at risk” by the Spanish authorities.
Any traveler over 12 years old will have to submit to it to enjoy the always warm Balearic waters or rediscover Barcelona.
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Upon arrival in Spain: form, vaccine, tests ... What are the formalities for French tourists?
All travelers crossing the Pyrenees must complete an online form before their departure.
They are assigned a QR code, which they must present to border control upon arrival.
Whether they arrive by plane, car, train or boat, the French must present, as they choose:
A proof of vaccination, knowing that Spain considers as vaccinated those who received their second dose more than fourteen days before their date of arrival in the territory,
A negative PCR test of less than 72 hours or an antigen test of less than 48 hours,
A certificate of recovery from Covid-19, valid from the 11th day after the 1st positive diagnostic test for a total period of 180 days.
These documents can be presented in the form of the European health certificate, in digital or paper format.
Children under the age of twelve are exempt from these formalities.
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What is the health situation in Spain?
After an upsurge in the epidemic at the beginning of the summer, the health situation improved in Spain.
More than 79% of the Spanish population is vaccinated, according to records from Johns Hopkins University.
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Hotels, curfews ... What are the measures in force?
At the national level, wearing a mask is compulsory from the age of 6 in enclosed spaces and outdoors when social distancing (1.5 m) is not possible.
Additional health measures can then be put in place by each autonomous community.
In Catalonia, most of the measures were lifted on October 22.
The details of the measures in force in each region can be consulted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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What are the formalities for the Balearics and the Canaries?
The situation of the Spanish islands may vary from that of the mainland.
Towards the Balearic Islands, all travelers over 6 years old, and not 12 years old as for the rest of the country, must provide the required documents (negative test, vaccination or cure certificate, in addition to a specific form).
Entry requirements to the Canaries are similar to mainland Spain, except that travelers must download the government application RadarCovid.
Travel restrictions and on-site health measures are detailed on the website of the Canary Islands tourist office or on the website of the government of the autonomous community.
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When they return from Spain, what are the measures for the French?
For unvaccinated people, a PCR or antigen test is required upon return from Spain to France.
This test must be less than 72 hours old.
Please note that the tests are not free in Spain.
