Here’s what you need to know as Spain eases entry rules for Gulf visitors, no test or vaccine proof needed

Spain has eased entry procedures for travel purpose from the Gulf following improvement in the pandemic  situation and the progress in vaccination rollout, both in Spain and the region. The UAE now joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait and Bahrain on the list of countries with low incidence and all passengers from these countries will be able to travel to Spain for touristic purposes without the need for a diagnostic test or a certificate of vaccination or immunity, that is tourists can travel regardless of having any vaccination, diagnostic or recovery certificate, said a statement from Spain Tourism.

However, before travelling to Spain (even in transit) all passengers must have the QR code which is obtained after filling in the Health Control Form (FCS in Spanish), available in Spain Travel Health. The FCS QR Code can be downloaded on the Spain’s Travel Health website or through the mobile phone.

Airlines or maritime companies may ask for the FCS QR code before boarding and the personnel of the control devices in the airports and ports at the point of arrival will also be checking the QR code. In case travellers have any problems filling out this form or any questions regarding the health control procedure upon arrival in Spain, they may call +34 910 50 30 50 or send an email to spth@sanidad.gob.es , it said.

“This is indeed a  great news especially for the GCC region as we have seen a significant  increase in numbers to Spain  in the past months and the trend continues. It shows that Spain is up to speed and the Covid-19 situation is well contained. This update of reduced restrictions will definitely increase tourism numbers to Spain,” said Daniel Rosado, Director, Spain tourism – GCC.

“We are happy to welcome GCC travellers to our beautiful country with open arms as always. Being a year round destination, Spain has the added advantage to attract travellers for autumn and winter  and now the European Centre for Disease  and Control (ECDC) has listed Spain as one of the safest countries to travel which is even more assuring to travellers,” Rosado said.

(Source: TTN)