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1. Can Americans travel to Spain?
Spain lifts its health controls at entry points for travelers from countries outside the European Union or Schengen partners.
Even if there are no health controls, travelers from outside the European Union are still required to travel with one of the 3 certificates:
U.S. citizens can travel from the United States to Spain if they show that they are vaccinated against COVID-19, or have a recovery certificate, or show a negative diagnostic test result (NAAT or RAT) performed either within 72hours prior to departure to Spain for a NAAT (e.g. – PCR test) or within 24 hours prior to departure to Spain for a RAT (e.g. – rapid antigen test).
Minors up to 12 years of age do not have to show proof of vaccination, a recovery certificate, or a negative COVID test.
Please read the Spanish Ministry of Health’s website for more detailed information. www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm
U.S. citizens who are traveling to Spain from a country that is not the United States should make sure they follow the guidance published by Spanish authorities on their local Spain Embassy website.
All passengers arriving in Spain by air from the People’s Republic of China, must undergo a health control at the first point of entry that will include, at least, a temperature control, a documentary check and a visual check on their condition.
Documentary control:
All passengers arriving in Spain by air from the People’s Republic of China, must have an EU Digital COVID Certificate or equivalent which can be:
a. A vaccination against COVID19 certificate
b. A certificate of SARSCoV2 diagnostic test
c. A COVID-19 recovery certificate
Passengers who do not have a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate or equivalent, must have a certificate of SARSCoV2 diagnostic test with negative result. The admitted tests will be:
a. Molecular nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), whose sample has been obtained within the 72 hours prior to departure.
b. Rapid antigen detection tests, whose sample has been obtained within the 24 hours prior to departure. The admitted tests are those authorized by the European Commission.
This certificate must be the original, must be written in Spanish or English and may be presented in paper or electronic form. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, the certificate must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish, made by an official body.
The document will contain, at least, the following information: passenger’s name, passport or ID number, test date, identification and contact details of the centre that performs the analysis, the used technique and a negative test result.
Diagnostic test for active infection at points of entry:
In addition to the previously described requirements, all passengers arriving in Spain from the People’s Republic of China may be subjected to a diagnostic test for active infection at the point of entry and, if necessary, a medical assessment on epidemiological and clinical aspects of the passenger.
Exceptions:
Children under 12 years of age and passengers who arrive in Spain in transit to other countries, provided they do not leave the airport environment, will be exempt from complying with all the measures described above.
2. What documents are required to travel to Spain?
All travelers aged 12 and over, regardless of their country of departure, must provide one of the following documents:
Validity: between 14 and 270 days after the last scheduled dose of the primary vaccination series was administered. After 270 days, vaccination certificates must include a booster dose. For people younger than 18, vaccination certificates with a full primary schedule have no expiration date.
Only vaccines authorized in the European Union and by the World Health Organization (WHO) are accepted. Certificates with other vaccines will also be considered valid if the last dose was administered with an authorized vaccine.
Validity: from day 11 after the first positive molecular test and up to 180 days after the sample date. The rapid tests accepted are those approved by the European Commission.
Travelers who provide certificates of recovery different from the EUDCC and from the equivalent documents must also provide the negative test result confirming their recovery from COVID-19.
Travelers can provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result with one of the following documents, meeting the requirements listed above:
Children younger than 12 are exempt from the obligation to provide these documents.
3. Am I required to quarantine on arrival?
No
4. What are the current restrictions in place?
Use of facemasks:
In Spain, from February 8, 2023, it is not mandatory to wear a mask outdoors or indoors, with some exceptions. You must wear a mask in health centers, services, and establishments such as health care centers, hospitals, or pharmacies/drugstores.
5. Can I Travel from Spain to Portugal??
No restrictions in place.
6.Is there anything I need to do to travel back to the US?
Beginning June 12, 2022, travelers to the United States, regardless of citizenship, no longer must present a negative COVID-19 test or certificate of recovery before boarding their flight.
ALL non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.
There is no mandatory quarantine period required.
1. Can Americans travel to Portugal?
Beginning July 1, 2022, COVID entry requirements have been lifted. A negative COVID 19 test, certificate of vaccination or a certificate of recovery is no longer required in airports, borders, air, and sea travel.
As for direct flights from the People’s Republic of China, passengers will be required to present, at the time of boarding, a negative PCR or TRAg test carried out no more than 48 hours before the start of the flight and are subject to random, but mandatory, testing on arrival in Portugal.
2. What documents are required to travel to Portugal?
No documents are required
The law that required filling in the Passenger Locator Form on all flights to Portugal has been revoked, so it is no longer necessary to present it at the time of boarding.
Before traveling, it is important to confirm the entry formalities and procedures with the airline company and the Portuguese border service
3. What must be shown on my vaccination or recovery certificate for it to be accepted in Portugal?
Certificates not needed anymore.
4. What type of tests are required to enter Portugal?
No tests are required.
5. Are there additional screening procedures in place at the airport on arrival?
Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes (Airport temperature scans and random screenings)
6. Can I travel to Portugal from Spain or any other European Country?
As of July 1, 2022, passengers entering national territory (including Azores and Madeira) are no longer required to present proof of carrying out a test to screen for SARS-CoV-2 infection with a negative result or to present a COVID-EU digital certificate or vaccination or recovery certificate issued by third countries, accepted, or recognized in Portugal.
Measures in force may be reviewed in accordance with the evolution of the pandemic.
7. Am I required to quarantine on arrival?
Under the State of Alert, the Portuguese Government can impose mandatory quarantine for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and individuals deemed by health officials to require special medical observation. The U.S. Embassy Lisbon will be unable to help travelers avoid quarantines, and U.S. citizens should expect increased cost and time on their travel.
8. What are the current restrictions in place?
RULES IN PORTUGAL (including Azores and Madeira)
Mandatory mask in:
– Health facilities and services.
Use of a mask recommended by the DGS (Portuguese Directorate-General for Health), by anyone over the age of 10, in:
– Closed environments and people gatherings.
– Public and passenger transport, including air transport, taxis and similar transport (TVDE);
– Pharmacies.
– In confirmed cases of COVID-19, in all circumstances, whenever the person is out of the isolation place until the 10th day after the date of onset of symptoms or positive test.
General behavior guidelines
– Social distancing.
– Frequent hand washing.
– Respiratory etiquette.
9. Is there anything I need to do to travel back to the US?
Beginning June 12, 2022, travelers to the United States, regardless of citizenship, no longer must present a negative COVID-19 test or certificate of recovery before boarding their flight.
ALL non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.
1. Can Americans travel to France?
Accordingly, the rules previously applied to travelers to France no longer apply effective from 1 August 2022:
The same applies to travel between mainland France and each of the overseas territories. Similarly, the French authorities no longer require any justification for outgoing travel from France, be it from mainland France or overseas, or any exit clearance to travel to another country.
However, foreign countries may continue to apply specific entry measures and formalities.
For information on the health rules for entry into another country, travelers are invited to consult the “travel advisory” section of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs website.
Lastly, the law allows the Government until 31 January 2023 to trigger “emergency brake” measures for a period not exceeding two months, acting on advice from the National Authority for Health, should a new COVID-19 variant appear and circulate that is likely to pose a serious health threat or, in the specific case of overseas territories, where there is a risk of saturation of the health system.
2. What documents are required to travel to France from the United States?
Travel documents needed if you are vaccinated:
It will only be valid if it proves that you are fully vaccinated, i.e.:
HEALTH PASS / VACCINE PASS: As of March 14, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter venues in France, except for hospitals and nursing homes. This change does not affect vaccine requirements regarding travel to France.
The Government of Morocco has put into place a “Health State of Emergency.” If you are exhibiting signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or to find a testing site, please contact the Moroccan Ministry of Health’s hotline at +212 (0)8-01-00-47-47. Assistance is available in English, French or Arabic.
The Kingdom of Morocco has reopened its sea and air borders and travelers, under certain conditions, can access Moroccan territory if they have a valid vaccination passport or a negative PCR test.
Travelers wishing to travel to Morocco, by any means, must present a health form, to be downloaded online before boarding, duly completed. It is also distributed on board the airport or ship.
Following the decision of the Moroccan authorities, the health restrictions (PCR or Vaccinal Pass) at the entrance to Moroccan territory are lifted. Only the health form must be presented duly completed.
As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the corona virus, the Moroccan authorities have decided to prohibit access to the national territory to all passengers from China regardless of their nationality, starting from Tuesday, January 03, 2023 and until further notice.
Only passengers who have left China 7 calendar days before their arrival in Morocco will be admitted to the Moroccan territory.
1. Can Americans travel to Morocco?
Before traveling, check with airlines and review information on COVID vaccine and testing requirements in transit and destination countries.
If vaccinated in the United States, we recommend U.S. citizens carry their white CDC card as proof of vaccination. Additionally, U.S. citizens vaccinated in the United States may be able to access the Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS) within the United States to obtain a QR code. At this time, we cannot be certain what proof will be accepted by individual establishments.
2. What documents are required to travel to Morocco from the United States?
Moroccan authorities lifted COVID-related travel restrictions on September 30, 2022. Passengers must only complete the Public Health Passenger Form and present it upon arrival.
Travelers wishing to travel to Morocco, by any means, must present a health form, to be downloaded online before boarding, duly completed. It is also distributed at the airport or the port.
3. Are there additional screening procedures in place at the airport on arrival?
No.
4. Am I required to quarantine on arrival?
No.
5. Are masks required in Morocco?
To enjoy fully your stay in Morocco, it is recommended to wear a mask.
6. Is there anything I need to do to travel back to the US?
Beginning June 12, 2022, travelers to the United States, regardless of citizenship, no longer must present a negative COVID-19 test or certificate of recovery before boarding their flight.
ALL non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.
7. Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Morocco?
Yes. The cost for the test is typically around 700 Dirhams. Results can be provided electronically and are usually available within 24 hours.
To find a COVID-19 testing lab near you, contact the Moroccan Ministry of Health’s hotline at +212 (0)8-01-00-47-47. Assistance is available in English, French or Arabic.
SOURCES:
SPAIN:
https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/
PORTUGAL:
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/#
FRANCE:
MOROCCO:
https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel-info/covid-19-travel-safely-to-morocco
https://www.sante.gov.ma/PublishingImages/2021/protocole/FSP%20avion.pdf
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