Spain entry requirements from 23rd November

mfw said:
Dont know how some of the uk long distance lorry drivers will do this certainly going to make it awkward and effect uk economy and what the tax man can get out of people same could be said for eu drivers coming to uk - but time will tell if the ruling is viable or not
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It may not affect lorry drivers that much. Most will be in Europe for a maximum four days in a week, and with holidays should more or less keep legal.
 
witzend said:
Perhaps after the vaccine instead of the certificate theres talk of issueing for use when booking travel abroad and buying travel insurance we,ll all be chipped and can be scanned as easily as they do the dogs now.
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No need. Already have unique identification for fingerprints, eyes, voice... all the latest tech uses these...
Human microchips a bridge too far, plus loads of data about us already gathered and held digitally.
But who knows? Unfortunately don't have a glass ball for fortunetelling how future society might pan out...;)
 
mariesnowgoose said:
No need. Already have unique identification for fingerprints, eyes, voice... all the latest tech uses these...
Human microchips a bridge too far, plus loads of data about us already gathered and held digitally.
But who knows? Unfortunately don't have a glass ball for fortunetelling how future society might pan out...;)
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Big brother has been watching us for some time.
 
jagmanx said:
Travel will not return to normal in 2021.
The likelihood is there will be flare ups and local restrictions
Although we have 2 European ideas it maybe that we stay in UK
Even ignoring travel restrictions this is likely to be best in case either of us is ILL..
If the vaccine proves good and is rolled out quickly........Then some form of normality may return in 2022.
Call it the Revised New Normal.
Where is "Nostradamus" ?
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I'm here, Phil..
But finding it impossible to make a decent prediction.
I'm so glad we're had 2 wonderful Pony Express supply visits, when we did.
While things are safe and calm, here....

We're missing seeing like minded folk.
Bring on the anti- virus jabs..!
 
There is a possibility of a PCR test shortage for those travelling to Spain as reported in The Telegraph this morning. Something to bear in mind when planning the Spanish ferry trip. The results for these PCR tests can take 2 days to arrive back from the lab and as ferry crossings take 30 hours or more then based on the 72 hour thing it appears absolutely impossible to travel to Spain by ferry without being fined or being sent back to the U.K.! :-

“Britons who visit Spain or its islands after November 23 must arrive with evidence of a negative PCR test result, potentially adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of a family holiday.

The test must be taken no more than 72 hours before arrival, and only private tests – which cost from around £150 per person – will be accepted.

With lockdown due to end on December 2 and the Canary Islands among the few quarantine-free options available to Britons – the archipelago having was granted a travel corridor just a week before the second lockdown was announced – there is likely to be a surge in Britons visiting next month, so demand could outstrip supply.

Meanwhile, the number of Britons who own a second home somewhere in Spain is between 800,000 and one million – those planning a Christmas trip to their Spanish residence could also be caught out by any private testing backlog.

As it stands, people travelling in the Canary Islands are required to take a cheaper antigen test.

Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands are still on the UK quarantine list meaning Britons who travel there post-lockdown will be required to self-isolate on their return. However, the Travel Task Force, led by Grant Shapps and Matt Hancock, is due to advise the Prime Minister on ways to reduce the UK’s travel quarantine to as little as five days after December 2. “
 
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Confirmation today that the negative PCR test is required from all passengers arriving in Spain by air or sea, but NOT for those arriving overland. I think these measures are a positive step and will help towards getting borders open again.

www.gov.uk

Entry requirements - Spain travel advice

FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

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we are on a ferry in January, if we are still on the risky list and the land border is still open I think we will go via France and come back on the ferry as planned.
I'' just move the out ward.
I was looking at the price of a 72hr test £245 each for the premium result within 24hr test + certificate. cheaper to drive
 
Petes said:
we are on a ferry in January, if we are still on the risky list and the land border is still open I think we will go via France and come back on the ferry as planned.
I'' just move the out ward.
I was looking at the price of a 72hr test £245 each for the premium result within 24hr test + certificate. cheaper to drive
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Stay at home and go down to Brighton for ice cream.
 
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I have noted a minor but important change in the PCR test entry requirement. Spain now state that the test must be taken within 3 days of travel, not within 3 days of entry into Spain.

www.lazenia.com

Travelling to Spain and PCR tests, entry requirements for air and sea

Do you need a negative COVID-19 PCR test when travelling to Spain? What kind of test is required, and are their any travel exceptions?
www.lazenia.com www.lazenia.com

This now makes ferry travel to Spain possible.
 
Moped said:
I have noted a minor but important change in the PCR test entry requirement. Spain now state that the test must be taken within 3 days of travel, not within 3 days of entry into Spain.

www.lazenia.com

Travelling to Spain and PCR tests, entry requirements for air and sea

Do you need a negative COVID-19 PCR test when travelling to Spain? What kind of test is required, and are their any travel exceptions?
www.lazenia.com www.lazenia.com

This now makes ferry travel to Spain possible.
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It would be good if it were so but I can find no other reference to it other than the article you provided a link to. The official Spanish health website is still saying that the test has to be taken 72 hours before arrival.
 
I have had this reply from Brittany Ferries confirming the PCR test requirements for Spanish entry:-

“Thank you for your email.

I can confirm that the PCR Covid 19 Test needs to be carried out within 72 hours before the arrival into Spain.
You will also need to present the negative result when you check in at Portsmouth.
We have clarified on several occasions with the Spanish authorities as we know this makes it very difficult with the duration of the sailing but this is what they have confirmed.
I have attached a link of a company given by another Customer for the PCR Test.
https://privateharleystreetclinic.com/products/covid-19-test
If you need any further information please let us know.


Kind regards


Lisa”
 
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