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IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Spanish government has eased its COVID-19 entry requirements for those traveling from non-EU countries for nonessential purposes.
Key Points:
Additional Information: More information regarding Spain’s COVID-19 entry requirements is available here.
BAL Analysis: Spain’s COVID-19 entry requirements may change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Spanish government has extended its COVID-19 entry requirements.
Additional Information: Travelers who do not hold a valid EU Digital COVID certificate or EU equivalent must complete the SpTH Health Check Form, including proof of vaccination, previous recovery or negative COVID testing. Travelers under the age of 12 are exempt from the aforementioned requirements. More information regarding Spain’s COVID-19 entry requirements is available here.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Spanish government has announced that it will update its COVID-19 entry requirements.
Additional Information: Travelers who do not hold a valid EU Digital COVID certificate or EU equivalent must complete the SpTH Health Check Form, including proof of vaccination, previous recovery or negative COVID testing. Travelers under the age of 12 are exempt from the aforementioned requirements.
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The Spanish government has suspended the issuance of permits and visas under the Entrepreneurs Act for Russian nationals and their dependents.
Additional Information: More information regarding permits for highly qualified professionals is available here. Information for ICT applications is available here.
BAL Analysis: Spain joins a number of other European countries that have suspended certain visas and permits for Russian nationals. Employers and employees are reminded that actions taken as a result of the invasion of Ukraine may change with little or no notice. BAL will continue to follow the global response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and will provide updated information as it becomes available.
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The Spanish government has updated its COVID-19 health and entry requirements.
Additional Information: Individuals traveling from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, New Zealand, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Taiwan are exempt from travel restrictions to Spain until at least Feb. 13.
The Spanish government has reduced the validity of pre-arrival COVID-19 antigen tests.
BAL Analysis: Authorities reduced the validity of antigen test results in accordance with the EU Council’s recommendation to coordinate and facilitate free movement throughout the EU. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Spanish government recently announced that it would lift entry restrictions and quarantine requirements for travelers from six countries.
BAL Analysis: The Spanish government lifted the special entry restrictions for the six countries because of the improving COVID-19 situation. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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IMPACT – HIGH
Spain has banned travelers from Brazil and South Africa, with some exemptions, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 variants.
The ban started at 9:00 a.m. Madrid time on Feb. 3, and will be in force until 9:00 a.m. Madrid time on Feb. 17; the ban may be extended.
Analysis & Comments: The response to COVID-19 continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.
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The Spanish government has announced that most international travelers arriving by air or sea must undergo a COVID-19 test if Spain is their final destination.
Background: The following fall under Spain’s definition of high-risk areas and countries:
Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.
Rest of World Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This includes Deloitte Tax LLP in the United States which does not provide legal and/or immigration advice or services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
Spain recently announced it has made another update to its entry restrictions for residents of certain countries.
Key points:
As of Aug. 8, residents from the following countries may enter Spain:
Background: Spain updated its entry restrictions in late July to allow residents from most of the countries listed above to enter, but recently made slight updates to the list.
Analysis & Comments: The continued allowance of entry for residents of the listed countries is good news for employers who wish to send employees from affected countries to Spain. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.