Flight & Entry Requirements for Spain/Portugal - Masks, Passports, Vaccines, Covid status

[Main Stand]

That’s my hope. Just saw someone post on here yesterday that they were doing random LFTs and that’s got me worried.

I seen a bloke post that he got pulled for a test because he wasn’t fully vaccinated, hopefully just that!

 

[Ross]

All for going anywhere to watch Rangers but I'll be damned if I am putting that jab anywhere near me.

Negative PCR entry for the unvaccinated.

 

[joseph]

Are folk using the app or is the paper printout enough

I have all covid vaccinations on the App and also have the paper copy as a back up

 

[Billy18721]

Can anyone confirm if we have to do that "SPTH" form thing for the code I've heard mixed

 

[Ranger1003]

There is far too many different people posting too many different things. Surely could have a post for portugal,spain,france and all will be well. I havent a clue whats needed where now

 

[Drumchapel_Loyal]

I don't think that is correct. If fully vaccinated with a booster there is no other requirement beyond being able to prove this either in paper form or the NHS app.

The paper form and qr code on the app have to be EU compliant and this can be verified on the Spanish Health and Travel website which I did and my form was declared valid.

I've tried verifying my qr code on the Spth site and it always fails, tried with a newly downloaded pdf copy from nhs scotland site. Can't take a screenshot of the NHS app qr code and try as it's restricted. What did you do to get it declared valid?

 

[Chico]

Can anyone confirm if we have to do that "SPTH" form thing for the code I've heard mixed

do it to speed through arrival controls. they just scan the QR code. Otherwise you have to fill out the same questionnaire and wait while they type it in.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

Not fully vaxxed if you haven't had the booster

In Scotland that may well be what Nippy deems 'fully vaxxed'. The rest of the World disagrees. Two vaccines, provided the last was not more than 270 days ago but was more than 14 days ago is absolutely fine. Show the App.

 

[Fred-Bassey]

I have all covid vaccinations on the App and also have the paper copy as a back up

Think I'll get the app for me and the boy. I like to be prepared for every eventuality

 

[Bearsdenloyal]

Folk getting turned back today because they hadnt bother providing proof of vaccine status even though they were boosted

Folk literally expecting the authorities to know their vaccine status?

 

[joseph]

5 mnths since my booster
3 mnths since I had covid

If you registered that you had covid 3 months ago- covid recovery certificate should be on your app - mine was on app 10 days after registering I had covid early March

 

[BREECORFC]

I’ve got a treatlocal recovery cert which isn’t EU/DCC valid so I’ve put my details into SpTH & I’ve got a blue bar code. Will this recovery cert be enough to gain entry to Spain or should I do PCR as back up?

 

[Bearsdenloyal]

Is proof of recovery enough to gain entry or is there another form you must fill in to go with it?

Do you have a proof of recovery certificate

 

[InTheKnow]

you'll need a test in the last 72hrs before flying or a Covid recovery Certificate.

Is the covid recovery certificate enough or is there something else to be filled in along with it?

 

[Neilston Unionist]

I’m already in Spain. At Madrid airport they were turning the blind eye to covid checks. They just asked if you had vaccine and all you had to do was say yes. No physical proof.

Good news for me as I’m unvaccinated, got my negative PCR yesterday for travel out to Faro but on the return I’m going from Faro to Madrid to Fuerteventura to Leeds, not overly worried anyway as the worst they’ll do is deport me to the UK…

 

[Bearsdenloyal]

you'll need a test in the last 72hrs before flying or a Covid recovery Certificate.

A pcr can be used in place of a booster.
Never knew that

Easiest to just get the booster to be sure

 

[InTheKnow]

Do you have a proof of recovery certificate

Yes. A form with QR code and all details about when I was infectious and now recovered. Date of birth, name, home address etc

 

[Bearsdenloyal]

Not fully vaxxed if you haven't had the booster

Not true.
Fully vaxxed in Spain if your second vaccine was given less than 270 days ago on the day you enter Spain

 

[RangersEasyOK!]

Folk literally expecting the authorities to know their vaccine status?

Yeah, calling it a shambles on twitter because they wont let them fly.

 

[Bearsdenloyal]

Yeah, calling it a shambles on twitter because they wont let them fly.

I'm fairly opposed to all these restrictions but I know what they are

It's like not bringing your actual passport

It's up to you to know the admission requirements

 

[InTheKnow]

Folk getting turned back today because they hadnt bother providing proof of vaccine status even though they were boosted

When do you provide proof? Before flying or do you mean having the necessary app/forms to show at border control?

 

[RangersEasyOK!]

When do you provide proof? Before flying or do you mean having the necessary app/forms to show at border control?

Most airlines ask for proof at check in

 

[InTheKnow]

Most airlines ask for proof at check in

Aw sound. I have all the things I need to show the airline and border guards if asked. I was just not sure if you had to report your status to the Spanish authorities in advance. Just want to make sure I 100% know the procedure so I don’t make an arse of it and get turned away at the border.

 

[SimonLeBon]

Just to clarify (and certain I’m right here) - I am triple vaccinated (including booster) and have that on the NHS Scotland App. All I need to do is show the QR code on the app and I’m fine?

Your fine.

 

[RangersEasyOK!]

Aw sound. I have all the things I need to show the airline and border guards if asked. I was just not sure if you had to report your status to the Spanish authorities in advance. Just want to make sure I 100% know the procedure so I don’t make an arse of it and get turned away at the border.

Strictest on any of our trips has been dortmund and only showed my covid pass everywhere.

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

Flying to Spain sounds brutal hopefully our Portuguese brethren are sound.

 

[InTheKnow]

Strictest on any of our trips has been dortmund and only showed my covid pass everywhere.

I’ve been to Budapest and Berlin recently and had all the necessary documentation but wasn’t asked for anything on either trip. However some of the comments on this thread are giving me the fear so just want to make sure I am prepared for it this time.

 

[CALE1972]

One of my mates in our WhatsApp suggesting we should download and create an eu certificate for entry. Anyone out there give us the rundown please.

 

[Fergie_6]

Oversight by me - didn't get a booster. Just assumed I would be fine given the date on NHS app saying QR Valid til Nov '22.

2nd Jab April '21.

Spains Health form rejected it as it's expired.

Anyone else been in a similar boat? Is it ok? I fly tomorrow - worth the risk? Or am I going to end up on Banged-Brits Abroad?

If the QR code says Nov ’22 then what’s expired?

 

[GreigC]

Yeah, calling it a shambles on twitter because they wont let them fly.

I've spent weeks on here telling folk to not listen to the guys saying "chance it, they don't check"

In the event that they hadn't been, they were always going to step up checks knowing the influx thats coming. Be that in Spain, or at UK Airports.

If you've not done everything thats needed, and you're relying on people not doing their jobs correctly to get there, then you can't call it a shambles

 

[joseph]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1525689548017176576

I follow The Duke on Twitter

His booster jag was not on the nhs Scotland app and was not updating to allow him to download- his 2nd jag was outside the 270 days period- his flight out was 6:45 and airport test centre did not open till 7am.

Seems you have to log out and then log back in on the Scottish NHS app to update all vaccinations for international travel since they removed the necessity to use the Scottish app. to gain entry to pubs / restaurants in Scotland

WOULD BE WISE TO CHECK THAT YOUR SCOTTISH NHS IS WORKING PROPERLY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Oh and don’t take a screenshot of any QR Codes on Scottish nhs app or they will lock you out for 5 minutes

 

[Mosesmcneil]

Oversight by me - didn't get a booster. Just assumed I would be fine given the date on NHS app saying QR Valid til Nov '22.

2nd Jab April '21.

Spains Health form rejected it as it's expired.

Anyone else been in a similar boat? Is it ok? I fly tomorrow - worth the risk? Or am I going to end up on Banged-Brits Abroad?

Hi Mate,

What do you mean by health form? Is this something to be completed before flying?

Thanks

 

[Valley Bluenose]

If the QR code says Nov ’22 then what’s expired?

The QR expiry code counts for zilch mate.

If you've had two vaccinations and a booster (three jags) you are fine.

If you've only had two vaccinations then the second one has to have been between 14 and 270 days ago.

Just show the details on the App (unless you are from Wales where the damned App doesn't show your Covid status and has to be printed out).

As above, make sure the App is showing the correct info before travelling.

 

[YorkLoyalRSC]

I’ve got a treatlocal recovery cert which isn’t EU/DCC valid so I’ve put my details into SpTH & I’ve got a blue bar code. Will this recovery cert be enough to gain entry to Spain or should I do PCR as back up?

recovery health form gets you through quicker, would advise printing the qr thing though so they can scan your paper copy and youre through

 

[TheTeng91]

Lads just to check I got a negative PCR test done for fit to fly was told as long as 72 hours before flight it’s good for entry to Spain?

The company DAM Health told me download the worldwide health app which has my certificate on saying I was negative.

Reading this thread giving me the absolute fear I’m double vaxed but outwith the 270 days.

Worried sick

 

[YorkLoyalRSC]

recovery health form gets you through quicker

Hi Mate,

What do you mean by health form? Is this something to be completed before flying?

Thanks

not required anymore if you can show your nhs vaccine proof on the app or pdf print out from the app. If youre showing recovery from covid you can fill out and online form and it automatically validates, then you take blue path at the airport, they scan the code and thats it, I should add, the recovery health form is only really for people who are unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, no form necessary, just show the qr pass on the app

 

[BREECORFC]

recovery health form gets you through quicker, would advise printing the qr thing though so they can scan your paper copy and youre through

Thanks mate. Put my mind at rest.

 

[gogetyourshinebox]

Have made it to Amsterdam and not been asked for proof of vaccination yet. No one asked in the UK or when I went through immigration on Holland. Off to Spain I go.

 

[mustn’t grumble]

Hi Mate,

What do you mean by health form? Is this something to be completed before flying?

Thanks

Only if you're not triple vax'd/2nd dose within 270 days. Think if you're doing proof of recovery or PCR test you need to fill out the form to support it

 

[YorkLoyalRSC]

Thanks mate. Put my mind at rest.

yeah, I covered all bases, had two vaccines in the app but also had covid two months ago, so filled out the recovery form, printed it and skipped the queue, not that they were checking very closely on peoples phones. If someones second vaccine had been more than 270 days ago they wouldnt have known at malaga

 

[WJC]

Was there not talk of Spain changing their COVID laws tomorrow?

Just saw this

Spain to Extend Existing COVID Entry Rules for Another Month, Until June 15

Last update: Spain Prolongs Current COVID Entry Rules Until June 15 The Spanish authorities have announced that the country will extend the current COVID-19 entry restrictions for another month. Spain previously prolonged its restrictions until May 15. However, in line with the newly made...

www.schengenvisainfo.com

They extended the covid restrictions another month was announced via press release on the 12th

 

[Andrew webb]

I didn’t think the form was required anymore?

Does everyone need to fill in a passenger locator form?

What to know that as well

 

[blue1872]

Went to Randox Health at St Enoch’s this afternoon for a rapid antigen within 60mins. In and out in literally 5mins and had the results emailed within half an hour. £30 it cost. Only accepted because we’re flying to Faro rather than Spain though.

 

[Andrew webb]

Are folk using the app or is the paper printout enough

Printed as back up

 

[Craigton bear]

One of my mates in our WhatsApp suggesting we should download and create an eu certificate for entry. Anyone out there give us the rundown please.

Was in benidorm In march NHS app was fine.

 

[Andrew webb]

The QR expiry code counts for zilch mate.

If you've had two vaccinations and a booster (three jags) you are fine.

If you've only had two vaccinations then the second one has to have been between 14 and 270 days ago.

Just show the details on the App (unless you are from Wales where the damned App doesn't show your Covid status and has to be printed out).

As above, make sure the App is showing the correct info before travelling.

Thanks for information

 

[cooprfc]

Paper copy fine?

 

[Live-It-Up]

One of my mates in our WhatsApp suggesting we should download and create an eu certificate for entry. Anyone out there give us the rundown please.

Download the app if you can. In Leipzig they scanned the certificate to authenticate it and matched the name to the passport. Few folk getting knocked back…

 

[Andrew webb]

No. Just Portugal

Thanks

 

[TheTeng91]

I got a PCR 72 hours before my flight which is tomorrow to Spain. Was told this was enough? My 2 jabs don’t meet criteria and I’m not able to get booster before hand

Can anyone confirm this