When can we fly to Spain.

Fann Linn wrote: »

According to Morning Ireland today we're signed up and should be ready to go by 19 July.
It will document vaccine and no. obtained.
Any PCR tests and when someone last caught Covid.

As no vaccines are available for children over 6 at present it looks as if these kids will require a clear PCR test.

Looks like the EU has rowed back on that ...


The original EU proposal at the beginning of May was that

Children who are excluded from vaccination should be able to travel with their vaccinated parents if they have a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken at the earliest 72 hours before arrival area. In these cases, Member States could require additional testing after arrival.

That appears to have changed as of yesterday ...

To ensure family unity, minors travelling with parents should be exempted from quarantine when the parents do not need to undergo quarantine, for example due to vaccination. Children under 6 should also be exempted from travel-related testing

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_2782

What that seems to indicate is that a child under 6 with Covid would permitted to travel where parent(s) are vaccinated ...

maestroamado wrote: »

For me the Government are handling this very bad.
Give us a date July 19 and that's it.
We can track UK and Spain but not know what's happening here.
They should be working with us to get us on-side.


I think that's part of the reason people go a bit crazy when things open up.
They should be telling us, we're all in this together instead of drip drip July 19...


end of rant

the government dont want anyone travelling abroad to enjoy themselves and see how other countries have been open for months so by drip feeding limited information you might then choose to stay in Ireland and be ripped off while enjoying poxy weather

Remember a few weeks back they were saying no travel till august at the earliest (just before the kids return to school) but then the EU came along and scuppered that plan

Big Daddy Kane wrote: »

Asking for a friend.

Family *thinking* of travelling to Spain in August. Both adults fully vaccinated.

3 kids under 18.

An i right in saying it will be 89e (per person) to get the pcr test before flying? 89e x5 = 450e

And is the PCR test needed upon returning into ireland? After two weeks holiday. That will be another 450e ?


Thanks in advance ^_^

I've booked for 2 weeks in Spain in August also. Myself and husband will be vaccinated. Kids 6 & 12 not. So it looks like the kids will need 2 Antigen tests going out (haven't seen Spain saying PCR only) and on the way back only the 12yo will need a PCR cause Ireland says under 7's don't need to be tested but the DCC requires age 6 and up....clear as mud, lol

2 * Antigen = 50 - 100 depending on provider, but head of Knock Airport was on the radio yesterday and said that there was plans for more pharmacies to get into the testing side of things so the price should come down. (Finger's crossed)

1 * PCR - 89 from what I can see online.

2 weeks in the sun = priceless

Edit: Fully vaccinated will not require PCR tests as per DCC

ax530 wrote: »

we are booked for August with children thanks @Skippette for summary above I had not realised the Antigen would work for arrival in Spain and have a 6-year-old also great help if does not need PCR on return but we are flying from Dublin so guess could get caught out.
my concerns are around restrictions once we get there, will there be evening entertainment in the hotel, will buffet dinners be allowed, children wearing masks on beach and pool bookings would put me off going.
another story altogether then if one of the children tests positive when we over there extra 2-3 weeks accommodation would be expensive

As a regular of the 2 weeks in the Sun with my Family of 5 . There is simply too much uncertainty, I am giving it a miss this year again, Booked 1st week n November to Miami with Mrs , If that comes off great if not who cares.

Skippette wrote: »

Well, that's the story so far! But I'm keeping a close eye on what they say closer to the time, could be that no one will need tests (like the UK currently) or both will need PCR (hopefully not!!!)

Currently, everyone has to wear masks when walking about. Personally I understand if I was in a busy area like an outdoor shopping mall but if everyone is minding their personal space it will be a pain. AFAIK, they are reviewing the outdoor mask situation over the coming weeks, so hopefully it'll be lifted by the time we head off. Currently, walking to your space at the beach/pool you were them, but once settled or going into the pool you don't.

Haven't a clue what the craic is with entertainment or buffets.

Now, thanks for the reminder, better look into some travel insurance, in case (touch wood) someone tests positive. Recommendations appreciated - don't have private health cover

It's been that way since last June and is now managed by the individual autonomous communities. I wouldn't be clinging too much to the idea that it'll be gone, and certainly not nationwide, come August time. Galicia looks like it might be the first to stop the enforcement of it but I doubt that's where many of you plan to go.

At buffets etc, when getting up from your table to go and get more food, or when going to pay in restaurants etc, you will have to put on your mask.

maestroamado wrote: »

Spain only closed its borders to us on Jan 15 as i traveled a few times.
We are now in the position it is completely open to the UK since May 24 but closed to the rest of Europe....

What's that got to do with mask wearing?

TefalBrain wrote: »

Fully vaccinated i'd add and you must wait 7 days until after fully vaccinated.

14 days after Moderna 7 after Pfizer and J&J, 28 days after first AZ jab

wingsof daun wrote: »

What happens if u have a Rep of Ireland passport, and you want to fly out from Belfast (the UK) to Spain? Spanish gov allows ppl to fly to Spain from the UK without needing a test. Maybe the passport check in Spain will fine a person because their passport says Rep of Ireland and NOT the UK, if they don't have proof of a negative test. Maybe I am showing my ignorance here on this lol

You have to declare the ultimate origin of your journey.

I have copied this from Ryanair website
.SPAIN
Travel documentation: click here.
C-19 Test Centres: For information click here.
Passengers must only present using the electronic PLF/QR code generated through this link or from the SpTH mobile app
If you need a negative C-19 test to enter a country, you should use a private test provider. The UK NHS Test and Trace service cannot provide the documents you need.
From 7th June 2021 New Entry Restrictions: Passengers who come from a high risk country, must present a certificate/document certifying vaccination, diagnostic test of active infection of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus or a document certifying you have recovered COVID-19 to enter Spain. Children under 6 years of age are not required to present these documents. You can check the countries/areas that are considered of risk on the following link RISK COUNTRIES/AREAS, the supporting certificates/documents are listed below:
o A Vaccination certificate: Confirming that the holder has received a vaccine against COVID-19 (vaccination certificate). It will be accepted as valid vaccination from 14 days after the date of administration of the last dose of the complete vaccination regimen. The accepted vaccines will be those authorized by the European Medicines Agency or those that have completed the emergency use process of the World Health Organization
o A diagnostic test [NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test, e.g., RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA) /RAT (rapid antigen test)] performed within 48 hours upon arrival and the result was negative.
o Certificate confirming that the holder has recovered from COVID-19 (recovery certificate). The validity of the certificate will end 180 days from the date the sample is taken.
o The certificates must be written in Spanish, English, French or German. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, the correspondent document must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish made by an official body.
o NON-EU CERTIFICATE, THIRD COUNTRIES: this is any of the supporting documents listed above, but issued by non-EU countries, in a format readable by airport health control staff.
At this time non-exempt third country nationals are not permitted to travel to Spain, except for exceptional reasons as detailed here with corresponding supporting documentation.
For Spanish domestic passengers travelling to the Balearic Islands please check all information on this link. For domestic travelling to the Canary Islands please click here.
From 24th May, travellers from UK can freely enter Spain for non-essential purposes and stay in Spain without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days within 6 months. Travelers Will NOT need to present negative COVID-19 test certificate, as long as they have remained in the UK in the last 14 days. It is mandatory for all residents in the UK travelling to Spain (including children of all ages) to fill in a Health Control Form (FCS). You can download the form here. For further info click here.