UNVAXXED Brits hoping to visit Spain have been left disappointed after it was claimed that they would be able to travel to the country.However, the Sp.
However, they have since said this is not the case, and only those aged between 12 and 17 who are unvaccinated can enter the country with just a Covid test. Earlier today, they issued a statement claiming anyone who hadn't had both jabs would be able to enter Spain with a negative Covid test. UNVAXXED Brits hoping to visit Spain have been left disappointed after it was claimed that they would be able to travel to the country.
Only those aged between 12 and 17 who are unvaccinated can enter the country with just a Covid test, Spain has confirmed.
Authorities made outdoor mask use no longer obligatory in February as a wave of cases caused by the more contagious Omicron variant eased. If approved as expected, it would take effect the following day. The blow comes as Brits face airport chaos nationwide currently.
Covid travel rules are being eased by certain nations as the Easter holiday period approaches, but there could still be disruption to sunseekers planning ...
The certificate shall be valid for 180 days after the date of the first positive diagnostic test result. Certificate of recovery : Proof that the passenger has recovered from Covid. Recovery certificates issued by the official authorities will be valid at least 11 days after tests carried out by qualified personnel. To reduce the impact on passengers, most cancellations are being made at least a day in advance and on routes with multiple daily flights, so passengers can be offered alternative departures.
As Spanish shorelines continue to fill up with holidaymakers ahead of the Easter break, authorities in Spain have further eased the rules for unvaccinated.
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More holiday hotspots are easing Covid rules ahead of the Easter break, however, there have been warnings of disruption in Sri Lanka.
It added: โDue to a prevalence of Covid-19 cases in the community, there could be changes to flights and airport operations at short notice. The guidance said: โThe economic situation is deteriorating in Sri Lanka with shortages of basic necessities including medicines, fuel and food because of a shortage of hard currency to pay for imports. Johann Buttigieg, Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Tourism Authority added: "Todayโs announcement essentially means that persons who, for some reason or other, are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit Malta without the need for mandatory quarantine. From Monday April 11, 2022, incoming tourists that have not been vaccinated will be allowed in with a negative PCR test (taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival) or a recognised Covid recovery certificate which cannot be older than 180 days. The certificate shall be valid for 180 days after the date of the first positive diagnostic test result. To reduce the impact on passengers, most cancellations are being made at least a day in advance and on routes with multiple daily flights, so passengers can be offered alternative departures.
SPAIN has eased its entry requirements for unvaccinated visitors, in a huge boost to Brits with plans to visit during the Easter holidays.Previously,
However, Spain has updated its entry rules and, as of today, unvaccinated Brits can enter by showing proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to travelling, or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to travelling. SPAIN has eased its entry requirements for unvaccinated visitors, in a huge boost to Brits with plans to visit during the Easter holidays. Major Spain holiday boost as unvaccinated Brits can travel to country from TODAY after Covid restrictions lift
Hours after announcing an easing of travel restrictions, the tourist board says unjabbed travellers are not yet welcome.
Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In an extraordinary reversal of an earlier announcement, the Spanish tourist board in London has withdrawn the promise of opening up to unvaccinated British visitors. On Wednesday afternoon the tourist board said Spain had opened up to unvaccinated British visitors with immediate effect.
Unvaccinated adults are now allowed to visit the country if they have proof of a negative Covid test - and under-12s don't need one.
Spain has long been the top destination for British holidaymakers. The new rules apply to over-12s, with those aged under 12 able to travel without any proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test. The Spanish government has announced that it has relaxed its entry requirements for visitors, as of Wednesday 6 April.
Spain travel rules for Brits have just changed as the country is reopening to unvaccinated UK travellers for holidays in time for the likes of Easter, ...
In fact, a number of countries including France and Italy have recently eased their travel rules to allow UK travellers to visit for tourism. The new entry rules will also apply for Brits heading to the Canaries and Balearics. (In more good news, the Canaries recently axed their local Covid rules which includes the bringing back of dancing in clubs). Until now, anyone aged 12 or over could only enter Spain if they were fully vaccinated against Covid, or had proof of Covid recovery within the six months prior to travel.
More holiday hotspots are easing Covid rules ahead of the Easter break, however, there have been warnings of disruption in Sri Lanka.
Spain has relaxed its entry rules, so that unvaccinated UK tourists can now visit as long as they show evidence of a negative Covid test or proof of ...
This can be completed via Spain Travel Health (SpTH). Children under 12 years old are exempt when travelling with an adult. It applies to travellers over the age of 12 and means holidaymakers can enter with a certificate of vaccination; or proof of a negative test; or proof of recovery.
For Saint Lucia, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to take pre-travel Covid tests, with unvaccinated travellers requiring a negative PCR test.
3 Certificate of recovery: Proof that the passenger has recovered from COVID. Recovery certificates issued by the official authorities will be valid at least 11 days after the first NAAT diagnostic test or positive antigen screening test, carried out by qualified personnel. International travellers and returning nationals must complete a Health Screening Form before disembarkation in Saint Lucia for ease of processing on arrival. For Saint Lucia, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to take pre-travel Covid tests, with unvaccinated travellers requiring a negative PCR test.
Are you travelling to Spain this summer? Spain is one of the UK's top travel destinations and welcomed over 18 million British tourists in 2019 (Image: AP).
The certificate will be valid for 180 days after the date of the first positive diagnostic test result. Recovery certificates can be issued at least 11 days after the first PCR test or lateral flow test with a positive result. The holiday hotspot, which is easily accessible in just two hours from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports, will now require those entering Spain to be fully vaccinated, hold a negative test result as per certain requirements, or a recovery from Covid-19 certificate.
Tweets and statements released publicly by the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK on the announcement have now been removed.
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter? The Spanish Tourist Office in London said that a recent negative test or evidence of recent Covid recovery would be accepted for entry.