Earlier today, it was announced that unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers would be allowed to enter Spain under changes to the restrictions that take effect today. The Spanish Tourism Office in London said a recent negative test or evidence of recent recovery from Covid would be accepted for admission. It was also announced that passenger tracking forms would also be abolished for fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Spain. Read more related articles Read more related articles But the Sun now reports that officials in Spain have now overturned that decision. Tweets and statements issued by the Spanish Tourism Office in London were also removed this afternoon. The instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom continue to state that only fully vaccinated persons are allowed to enter Spain from the United Kingdom for “tourist purposes”. Did you know that you can stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our daily newsletter? We send out a newsletter in the morning and at noon that covers the latest headlines every day. We also send updates for the coronavirus at 5 p.m. weekdays and a collection of stories to read on weekday Sunday afternoons. Registration is simple, easy and free. You can display your email address in the registration box above, click Register and we will do the rest. Alternatively, you can sign up and view the rest of our newsletters here. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from these rules. The Spanish Tourism Office in London has been approached for comment. Test requirements for people arriving in Scotland were lifted last month – regardless of vaccination status. Anyone returning to Scotland is no longer legally required to complete a passenger tracking form. Some other countries abroad are now removing travel measures for Covid as the recovery from the pandemic continues. It was announced yesterday that unvaccinated people will be able to travel again from the UK to Malta starting next Monday. Do not miss the latest news from all over Scotland and beyond – Subscribe to our daily newsletter here.
