Unvaccinated travel to Spain (not holiday)

Caz3121

Jamieward said:

I just had a look on the health form and it doesn't appear to have a "reason for travel" question? Am I missing something? maybe there are more fields to complete after you press send?

I am completing mine currently (within 48 hours of arrival - you won't be able to fully complete till then)
It asks for reason for travel - when select 'tourism' the next step is to provide your proof of vaccine.

Jamieward

Okay thanks. Need to find what questions are asked if you select "family reasons"...

emmajones1976

Are you actually going for "family reasons" or are you trying to find a loophole? Do they actually ask for proof when you get there? Seems very open to abuse if not.

GingerTim

They ask for evidence on the form and when you get there.

emmajones1976

Fair enough. 

wonka

I also wondered if I would be asked to show proof of visiting family, but I wasn't.
So yes, I guess this could be a loophole.

Also, I was asked for proof of recovery certificate - before travelling I registered with the NHS Covid status service (https://covid-status.service.nhsx.nhs.uk/), which gave me access to all my Covid records. I downloaded a PDF showing proof of positive Covid test, I think this contains a QR code, and that was checked at Malaga airport.

Jamieward

emmajones1976 said:

Are you actually going for "family reasons" or are you trying to find a loophole? Do they actually ask for proof when you get there? Seems very open to abuse if not.

Sounds like it could be open to abuse Emma, which is good as it's a ridiculous rule. In answer to your question, yes I am going for family reasons. I have recently married an english girl who is a Spanish resident. She lives in Spain and I live in the UK and I'd like to go and live with her. Because she is a Spanish resident I'm eligible for residency myself, but I have to get to Spain in order to apply for it. 

emmajones1976

wonka said:

I also wondered if I would be asked to show proof of visiting family, but I wasn't.
So yes, I guess this could be a loophole.

Also, I was asked for proof of recovery certificate - before travelling I registered with the NHS Covid status service (https://covid-status.service.nhsx.nhs.uk/), which gave me access to all my Covid records. I downloaded a PDF showing proof of positive Covid test, I think this contains a QR code, and that was checked at Malaga airport.

I wonder how they would deal with someone who didnt even have a recovery cert though.

jon81uk

emmajones1976 said:

wonka said:

I also wondered if I would be asked to show proof of visiting family, but I wasn't.
So yes, I guess this could be a loophole.

Also, I was asked for proof of recovery certificate - before travelling I registered with the NHS Covid status service (https://covid-status.service.nhsx.nhs.uk/), which gave me access to all my Covid records. I downloaded a PDF showing proof of positive Covid test, I think this contains a QR code, and that was checked at Malaga airport.

I wonder how they would deal with someone who didnt even have a recovery cert though.

You need a negative PCR test from within 72 hours prior to travel or an antigen test from 48hrs prior. 

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mattyprice4004 said:

Troytempest said:

Difficult situation BUT another example of why getting jabbed makes these issues go away.....

Careful - you’ll attract all the ‘it’s not tested / Bill Gates will take over my mind / it’s all because of 5G’ nut jobs! 

This is nonsense, I'm triple jabbed and my 5G reception of rubbish!