As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,
including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British
nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area
may restrict travel without notice.
This is thye lates information from the British
Embassy in Madrid and the FCO.
Addition of information on measures imposed by Spain due to the coronavirus
(Covid-19) pandemic. From Tuesday 17 March until the end of the State of
Emergency, Spain is closing its land borders to those who wish to enter Spain,
with some exceptions. The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain. At
present, air and maritime borders remain open.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential
travel to Spain. We advise British travellers who are currently in Spain and
who wish to return to the UK to make travel plans to do so as soon as possible.
Spain declared a State of Emergency (“Estado de Alarma”) on 14 March, which introduces
a series of measures including significant restrictions on movement
throughout the country in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
In light of the measures being imposed across Spain, including hotel closures,
we advise British travellers who are currently in Spain and who wish to return
to the UK to make travel plans to do so as soon as possible. Those on holiday
in Spain s
should check with their tour operator or accommodation provider. Travellers
wishing to return should contact their travel operator, checking the website of
their airlines or ferry companies for further advice.
From Tuesday 17 March until the end of the State of Emergency, these
measures now include the closure of land borders for those entering Spain, with
the following exceptions: Spanish nationals, Spain residents, frontier workers
and those able to prove that they need to enter for essential reasons.
The land borders remain open for those leaving Spain, British nationals can
still drive through France to return to the UK, but they will need to complete
an ‘attestation’ (declaration) specifying the reason for being outside. We
advise travellers seeking to use this route to check the latest FCO travel advice for France ahead of your journey. At present, air and
maritime borders remain open, but many airlines and ferry companies are
operating revised or reduced services.
Transport services will be operating at reduced levels. Public gatherings are
banned, most shops other than those selling food or other essential items such
as pharmacies will be closed, many businesses and all schools and universities
are closed, and all citizens have been instructed to remain at home except when
going about a limited set of activities in particular to buy food or other
essential items, to return home to their primary residence, to go to hospital
or other health centres, to go to work (if unable to work from home), to carry
out caring or similar duties or in case of real need.
Travel to airports to leave Spain is still permitted, but travellers may be
asked to provide evidence that they are departing Spain (i.e. plane ticket)
UK nationals currently in Spain should follow the advice of local authorities.
Anybody planning to travel to Spain should consult their airline or tour
operator.
The rules on travel to EU countries will stay the same until 31 December 2020. This page will be updated with country-specific information for travellers to Spain as things change. You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government,
contact the nearest
British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Editors Note:
Nexonr will endeavor to continue to keep readers informed of any changes in
national, regional and local advice concerning the precautionary measures taken
in light of the coronavirus. However, there are other websites, such as the
British Embassy in Madrid (Living in Spain) and CAB Spain, which are constantly
updated with accurate advice and information. Please use these websites to inform
yourselves and avoid false news and panic alerts from unofficial sources.
