Spain
Warnings and insurance
Flooding in Spain
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you travel and follow instructions from local authorities.
Before you travel
If you are planning to travel to Spain through France, check the travel advice for France before you start your journey.
If you are planning to travel to Spain through Gibraltar, check the travel advice for Gibraltar before you start your journey.
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about the risks of travel, to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2024-11-05 17:22
Update on location of severe flooding in Spain (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-10-30 10:54
Information about flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-05 13:25
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-29 12:12
Amended information on car child safety requirements (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-17 10:35
Information that if your passport is lost or stolen, you cannot use a police report to leave Spain (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-02 11:18
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-01-10 09:46
Information on the mandatory use of face masks in healthcare settings (‘Health’ page)
2023-10-19 13:53
Information on transport strikes (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-02 15:46
Information on low emission zone’s in Spain and on reporting a crime in Spain (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-09-30 16:08
Updated information on transport strikes commencing Monday 2 October.
2023-08-09 16:01
Updated information on attacks and sexual assaults in Spain (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-26 15:44
Updated information on providing personal ID when renting a vehicle, water safety, altitude sickness, and what to do in the event of a forest fire (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-17 13:12
Information on the extreme temperatures currently affecting many parts of Spain (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-10 15:27
Addition of English-speaking police line (‘Getting help’ page).
2023-07-07 15:29
Updated information on how to report a crime in Spain (‘Getting help ’ page).
2023-07-05 14:21
The Spanish government has declared an end to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and has lifted all compulsory requirements to wear face coverings (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-28 16:38
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:23
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-09 10:50
Removal of information on Storm Oscar weather warnings in the Canary Islands (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-05 18:45
Updated information on Storm Oscar weather warnings in the Canary Islands (‘Summary’ page).
2023-05-19 14:46
Information on consulting your airline or tour operator if your onward travel is affected by strike action (‘Summary’ page).
2023-02-08 14:47
Updated information on use of face masks in Spain following the lifting of the requirement to use face masks on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-01-26 13:16
Update on terrorist-related incident in Algeciras on 25 January (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-01-03 14:35
Information on COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for passengers arriving from China (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-10-28 13:24
Updated information on demonstrations and processions (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-10-24 14:02
Updated information on opening times of English-speaking police line (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2022-10-21 00:00
From 21 October 2022, all COVID-19 travel restrictions for travellers to Spain have been lifted. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-09-21 16:53
New information about the lifting of the requirement to complete the health control form prior to travel to Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-08-12 14:05
New information on attending festivals or concerts in Spain (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-08-01 16:09
Updated information on the possibility of strike action disrupting flights to and from Spain (‘Summary’ page)
2022-07-18 16:17
Information on heightened risk of forest fires (‘Summary’ page)
2022-07-14 11:16
Updated information on what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 during your stay in Spain (‘Coronavirus’ page). Addition of information on the use of e-gates on arrival in Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-04 16:48
Information on planned strike action by airlines in July (‘Summary’ page).
2022-06-17 15:40
Updated information on vaccine validity requirements for 12 to 17 year olds. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-26 11:47
Updated information on transiting Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-23 13:05
Updated following changes to entry rules for unvaccinated travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-12 15:10
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-06 16:21
Updated information on restrictions on the sale of alcohol in Balearic Islands and irregular commercial parties (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-04-20 16:46
Updated information on the use of face masks in Spain (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-08 13:03
Updated information on the requirement to complete a Health Control Form for entry to Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-04-01 15:27
Updated information on COVID-19 public health measures in Spain (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-03-10 16:40
Updated information on completing a Health Control Form for entry to Spain (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-28 17:07
Travellers can now enter Spain by presenting documentation that certifies they have recovered from COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months. (‘Entry requirements’ page)