Spain: British expat questions enforcement of Covid passes

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Spain has issued a new update on evidence of vaccination for those visiting the country and new validity requirements. On January 26, the Foreign, Common and Development office (FCDO) issued a new warning to Britons planning travel.

The FCDO reminded travellers they are required to have at least two vaccines before visiting Spain.

Furthermore, Spain has set out a key date for when you may no longer be classed as vaccinated even after two jabs.

For tourism purposes, the FCDO states: “You must show valid proof of being fully vaccinated (with both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a one-dose vaccine) at least 14 days prior to arrival in Spain.”

The rules apply to everyone aged 12 and older.

Travel experts have warned the news could serve a devastating blow to planning holidays with teenagers during the February half term, with many secondary school students having only received one jab.

Paul Charles, chief executive of travel consultancy The PC Agency, said: “The 12 to 17-year-old age group has suffered disproportionately. That’s why so many family holidays have been cancelled.

“It is an age group that has suffered especially in Europe with other countries imposing tougher restrictions on them because they have not been fully vaccinated.”

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However, the latest update also sets out requirements for people to show evidence of a booster vaccine once their first two jabs “expire”.

The FCDO explains: “From February 1 onwards, at least 14 days must have passed since being fully vaccinated (with both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine) before arrival in Spain.

“Your date(s) of vaccination must be specified and your final dose must have been administered within 270 days prior to travel to Spain.

“If you completed your vaccination (with both doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine) more than 270 days prior to travel to Spain, you must be able to show proof of having received a booster jab.”

Spain continues to accept the NHS COVID Pass as evidence of vaccination.

Fully vaccinated children aged between 12 and 15 can request an NHS COVID Pass letter for international travel.

The FCDO adds: “Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.”

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