Which COVID test should I do to travel abroad from Spain?

Dr. Robert Bobert
Dr. Robert Bobert

Immunologist

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Complete list of countries with their COVID health requirements for entry

I want to travel abroad from Spain: Which COVID test should I do?

It is necessary that you are well informed to ensure an unforgettable and safe experience.

 

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EUROPE

  • GERMANY: Tourists are not allowed. A negative PCR is required for German citizens up to 48 hours before their trip. 10-day quarantine. Only 5 days if a negative COVID test is confirmed. Digital registration before entering the country.
  • BELGIUM: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR test is required up to 72 hours before the trip and fill out the Passenger Location form.
  • FRANCE: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR test performed up to 72 hours of travel and completing an Affidavit to be presented on arrival is required. Self-isolation or quarantine if symptoms of COVID occur.
  • GREECE: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR test performed up to 72 hours before your arrival is required, and in English. Possible COVID test upon arrival at the airport. Self isolation of 7 days or 14 if positive for COVID. The Passenger Location Form must be filled out 24 hours before the trip.
  • IRELAND: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR performed up to 72 hours before the trip is necessary. Movements restricted for 14 days. They can be reduced if you have a negative PCR report after 5 days in Ireland. Over 16s must complete the Passenger Location Form upon arrival
  • ITALY: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR test or negative antigen test performed up to 48 hours before the trip is necessary. Subject to possible self-isolation. Individual declaration before shipment.
  • LUXEMBOURG: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR test or negative antigen test performed up to 72 hours before the trip is necessary.
  • NORWAY: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR test or negative antigen test performed up to 72 hours before arrival is required.
  • NETHERLANDS: Yes, tourists are allowed. A Medical Detection Form must be filled out prior to your flight. A negative PCR performed up to 72 hours before your arrival is required. They must also fill out the same form on their return. People with COVID symptoms will not be able to travel. Possible 10-day quarantines
  • PORTUGAL: Border with Spain open from May 1. A negative PCR performed up to 72 hours before the trip is necessary. Fill in the Passenger Location Card and complete an Epidemiological Questionnaire.
  • UNITED KINGDOM: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR test or negative antigen test performed up to 72 hours before arrival is required. Possible 10-day isolation in a hotel. A Passenger Location Form must be filled out upon arrival.
  • RUSSIA: Tourists are not allowed to enter. For Russian citizens, a negative PCR will be required, carried out up to 72 hours before the trip, in Russian or English.
  • SWEDEN: Tourists are not allowed until August 31. For Swedish citizens, a negative PCR will be required, carried out up to 72 hours before the trip, in Russian or English.
  • SWITZERLAND: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR test performed up to 72 hours before the flight is required. Complete the Contact Tracing Card. Possible 10-day quarantines
  • TURKEY: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR performed up to 72 hours before the flight or a complete COVID vaccination certificate 14 days before the arrival date is required.

 

CENTRAL AMERICA

  • COSTA RICA: Yes, tourists are allowed. Through San Jose or Liberia, you must only fill out the health pass to be presented on arrival and have insurance with COVID contingency coverage.
  • CUBA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip and have the Health Form complete. Possible PCR test and medical examination on arrival. Possible self-isolation. The Traveller Health Declaration must be made and there must be COVID contingency insurance.
  • GUATEMALA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip.

 

SOUTH AMERICA

  • ARGENTINA: Tourists are not allowed until October 1. Only Argentine citizens can enter with: PCR negative made up to 72 hours before your trip. The affidavit must be made electronically and have health insurance covering health expenses by COVID).
  • BOLIVIA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 10 days before the trip. You must also complete the health form and have health insurance that covers COVID expenses.
  • BRAZIL: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip, and complete the health form.
  • CHILE: Tourists are not allowed until August 31. Only Chilean citizens can enter with: negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the trip, which will quarantine 14 days upon arrival. The affidavit must be made up to 48 hours before the flight and have COVID contingency insurance of at least US$30,000.
  • COLOMBIA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 96 hours before travel or test on arrival and waiting for results. Check-Mig must be done up to 24 hours before the flight.
  • ECUADOR: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR is required up to 10 days before the trip. In the absence of a negative PCR test, self-isolation and PCR may be performed upon arrival in the country. The Traveler’s Health Statement must be made.
  • PARAGUAY: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip. A Traveler’s Health Declaration must be completed and health insurance covering health expenses by the COVID must be in place.
  • PERU: Yes, it is allowed. A negative PCR or negative antigen test is required up to 72 hours before the flight. You must upload the negative report to the web platform and fill out an Affidavit of Health 72 hours before you fly.
  • URUGUAY: Tourists are not allowed in. Uruguayan citizens must submit a negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the point of embarkation; fill in an Affidavit of Health; complete the Border Form on arrival and have a Health Insurance that covers health expenses by COVID.
  • VENEZUELA: Flights suspended until August 31. Venezuelan citizens must present a negative PCR made up to 48 hours before the trip.

 

NORTH AMERICA

  • MEXICO: Yes, tourists are allowed. The Risk Factors Identification Questionnaire must be filled out on arrival.
  • CANADA: Tourists are not allowed until at least September 21. Canadian citizens must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, with possible additional requirements.
  • USA: Not allowed for passengers who have spent the last 14 days in Spain (or in most EU countries). US citizens must present a negative PCR or a negative antigen test performed within the last 72 hours. In turn, they must complete an information and declaration form before departure. Passengers subject to the measures of each final destination state.

 

ASIA

  • CHINA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR and IgM test is required up to 48 hours before the flight. The laboratory must belong to the white list of the Embassy. Apply VISA Chinese embassy in Madrid. Repeat the test upon arrival in China. Possible quarantine of 14 days in the destination city of entry. Health declaration form
  • JAPAN: Tourists are not allowed. Japanese citizens must present a negative PCR or a negative antigen test performed up to 72 hours before the trip, in English. In turn, they must complete an online quarantine questionnaire.
  • INDIA: Flights to India are still suspended until August 31. Indian citizens must submit a negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the trip, in English. Possible quarantine of 14 days.
  • SINGAPORE: Tourists are not allowed. For Singaporean citizens it is necessary to submit a negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the trip, in English. Report with a minimum of two passport identifiers: name, passport number or date of birth.
  • THAILAND: Yes, tourists are allowed, for a maximum of 45 days. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip, in English, and demonstrate health insurance coverage. Possible quarantines and health checks
  • ISRAEL: Tourists are not allowed. Israeli citizens must submit a negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the trip and complete an affidavit before entering the country. Once at the arrival airport, another PCR test will be repeated. Possible 14-day quarantine.
  • LEBANON: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 96 hours before the trip, and the test will be repeated at the destination airport. Possible 4-day quarantine period.
  • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Tourists are not allowed. Emirates citizens need a negative PCR made 6 hours before making the trip.
  • JORDAN: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative CRP performed up to 72 hours prior to travel or a complete vaccination certificate from 14 days prior to arrival in the country is required. A further PCR test shall be performed upon arrival at the airport of destination.

 

ÁFRICA

  • CAMEROON: Tourists are not allowed. Citizens of Cameroon need a negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the trip.
  • EGYPT: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative CRP performed up to 96 hours before the trip or a complete vaccination certificate from 14 days prior to arrival in the country is required.
  • EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative RCP is required up to 48 hours before the trip.
  • MOROCCO: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip, in Arabic, French or English.
  • MAURITANIA: Yes, tourists are allowed. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip, in Arabic, French or English. People from Brazil, India, South Africa or the United Kingdom must show a reservation in a hotel for 10 days, where they must make isolation.
  • NIGERIA: Yes, tourists who don’t come from Brazil, India or Turkey are allowed in. A negative PCR is required up to 72 hours before the trip, with detailed results in English.
  • SOUTH AFRICA: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative PCR made up to 72 hours before the trip is required, the Traveller Health Questionnaire must be filled in. An antigen test may be performed at the airport upon arrival in the country.

 

OCEANIA

  • AUSTRALIA: Tourists are not allowed. Australian citizens must submit a negative PCR within 72 hours prior to travel and complete the Travel Statement.
  • NEW ZEALAND: Yes, tourists are allowed in. A negative CRP performed up to 48 hours of travel is required (Children under two years of age are exempt from the test). Another PCR test will be performed on day 0, i.e., when they arrive at the managed isolation facility, comply with the 14-day managed isolation or quarantine process. Stay in your room until you have the result of that test, which takes between 24 and 48 hours.

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Do you have questions about COVID?

Check with our COVID Unit team at Arpa Médica

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From Arpa Médica, during this pandemic, we have accompanied many travelers to reach their final destinations with peace of mind and safety. From our three clinics in Madrid, and from Monday to Monday, we offer PCR, antigen, and antibody tests, by the hand of a trained and experienced professional team.

That is why we have compiled an updated list with the health requirements corresponding to the different countries of the world traveling from Spain, to reaffirm our commitment to health and continue to offer complete assistance to our patients.

 

Are you looking for an approved center in Madrid to do a COVID test?

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Source: IATA 26/08/2021

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