Spain has abruptly relaxed entry rules for foreign travellers just days after announcing the extension of Covid entry restrictions until November.
The about-turn was disclosed by Spain’s Ministry of Health.
In a statement it said: “It will no longer be necessary to fill in the health control form to travel to Spain nor to present the SpTH (Spain Travel Health) QR code when boarding or at the arrival airport.”
The SpTH portal – both the website and mobile apps – will no longer be operational from today (Tuesday).
However, it is not yet clear if proof of vaccination will still be required.
Unvaccinated arrivals had previously been warned that they must continue to show evidence of recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months or show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands announced on Saturday that all Covid foreign travel curbs and requirements were being scrapped.
A statement said: “The government’s decision means that as of 17 September 2022, no Covid-19 related restrictions or requirements apply to travellers entering the Netherlands, including those from countries outside the EU/Schengen area.”