Community of Madrid, Spain (MAD)
Important changes that need your attention
Please note the changes in the following areas:
Entry requirements- Section: "Entry requirements"
- Section: "Entry forms"
- Section: "Transit"
- Section: "COVID-19 test upon entry required"
- Section: "Notes on recovered people"
- Section: "COVID-19 test upon entry required"
- Section: "Notes on mandatory testing"
- Section: "Notes on proof of vaccination"
- Section: "Distinct regulations for minors (local restrictions)"
- Section: "Hygiene /social distancing"
- Section: "Miscellaneous"
- Section: "Bars & restaurants"
- Section: "Events"
- Section: "Sports & recreation"
- Section: "Public transportation"
Entry
Entry requirements
Regulations of the German Federal Foreign Office
The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.
The so-called 3G rule for entry into Germany has been suspended until the end of August 2022. Since 1 June, people entering Germany no longer have to prove that they have been vaccinated, have recovered or have been tested. As regards air travel, masks must generally be worn on all flights if mask-wearing is compulsory in either the country of departure or the country of destination. The implementation is enforced by the operating airline and may therefore vary. Travellers are advised to carry at least one mask with them at all times. For information on mask mandates, please see the respective category.
Entry requirements Updated
Entry into Spain is generally permitted. The entry rules were further standardized on 7 April and will be in force at least until 15 June; international risk areas within the EU/EEA no longer exist.
A comprehensive health check (including temperature measurement) is carried out at the borders. Persons with an elevated temperature (over 37.5°C) or other health problems will be subject to further examination. Entry through the borders of France, Portugal, and Morocco (Ceuta and Melilla since 17 May) are possible. Spanish ports are open to cruise ships. Autonomous regions are authorized to issue separate registration requirements for destinations within their regions.
Ferry services between Morocco and Spain have resumed. There are new calls at Tangier Med and Tangier City on the Moroccan side and Algeciras and Tarifa on the Spanish side.
Required entry forms and documents
If you are a Swiss or Austrian citizen, please use the following links: Austria, Switzerland.
All other nationalities will be provided with the information in English: IATA Timatic.
Entry documents
The following travel documents are required for entry:
- Passport (Notice: The passport may have expired a maximum of 12 months at the time of entry.)
- Temporary passport (Notice: The temporary passport may have expired a maximum of 12 months at the time of entry.)
- ID (Notice: The identity card may have expired a maximum of 12 months at the time of entry.)
- Temporary ID (Notice: The temporary identity card must have a remaining validity of 1 months at the start of the journey.)
- Children passport (Notice: The child passport may have expired a maximum of 12 months at the time of entry.)
Remarks on Travel Documents
Identity documents may not be dirty or damaged and must have sufficient blank pages. Please also note that if identity documents are reported stolen or lost, problems might arise when crossing the border or entry may be refused altogether. The specific requirements for identity documents may vary depending on the airline, so it is advisable to check with the operating carrier before travelling.
Entry forms: No Updated
It is necessary to check on the online portal, 48h prior to travel, whether the generation of a QR code for entry is still necessary. According to media reports, the presentation of the EU's Digital COVID Certificate is normally sufficient.
Transit Updated
No visa is required for transit
Transit and onward travel from all EU and Schengen-associated states is permitted, no proofs need to be shown.
If COVID-19 symptoms are present, health checks can be carried out.
Travellers transiting to Portugal are requested to familiarize themselves with the entry restrictions of Portugal.
Information on quarantine regulations, testing requirements and possible exceptions for transit travellers that have been vaccinated can be found in the respective categories (if available).
Complete immunization
Incomplete vaccination
Recovered
Unvaccinated and not recovered
Children/Minors
Children accompanied by a parent or guardian
There are no special provisions. However, it is recommended that minors travelling alone or with only one parent/legal guardian complete and carry thisform provided by the ADAC.
Children unaccompanied by legal guardians
There are no special provisions. However, it is recommended that minors travelling alone or with only one parent/legal guardian complete and carry thisform provided by the ADAC.
Information on visa application
Notes for dual citizens
Minors with dual citizenship
Since September 2019, all Spanish minors and thus also German-Spanish dual nationals who are not travelling in the company of a parent or guardian require an exit permit to leave the country. According to information from the Ministerio del Interior, German nationals who do not also have Spanish citizenship are not affected by this.
Local restrictions (COVID-19)
Local restrictions
Movement restrictions
Travel within the country is possible without restrictions. An overview of the current regulations can be found on the Spanish Ministry of Health's website, currently all regions of Spain are at risk level 1.
The regional governments of all autonomous communities can take measures on their own, for example, mobility restrictions can be introduced due to local infection outbreaks (e.g. regarding tourist entries, transit for onward travel to unaffected areas, etc.). Details on the rules in Madrid are provided by the Comunidad de Madrid.
Lockdown
The regulations in the regions may differ depending on the infection incidence.
Hygiene /social distancing Updated
Masks are only compulsory in public transport and medical facilities. In some places (e.g. Andalusia), however, a reintroduction was considered at the beginning of July.
In addition, smoking is prohibited in places where the minimum distance cannot be maintained. Furthermore, the consumption of alcohol outdoors is prohibited. Furthermore, the population is urgently called upon not to meet people who do not live in the same household.
Miscellaneous Updated
In case of a positive COVID-19 test, travellers should stay in their accommodation and call the hotline (Andalucia: +34 955 545 060; Balearic Islands: +34 971 211 991; Canary Islands: +34 928 301012 for Gran Canaria, +34 922 470012 for Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Catalonia: +34 933 039 944). A mandatory self-isolation is no longer required.
In ground of suspicion, a notification is not required.
Activities
Sports & recreation Updated
Beach sports are permitted with a minimum distance of 2 metres. Fitness centres are open with capacity restrictions and in compliance with hygiene rules. Contact information may be kept for up to 4 weeks for traceability purposes.
Nightclubs and discos as well as sports, cultural and entertainment venues are allowed to open.
Transport and hotels
Accommodations
With more stringent measures in place, hotels and accommodation facilities have reopened, with occupancy restrictions of 50% in communal areas and indoor areas of restaurants. In the event of positive tests and an implicit extension of the traveller's quarantine accommodation, finding accommodation due to high occupancy rates may prove difficult.
Public transportation Updated
Urban and inter-regional transport services (i.e. buses and trains) have resumed operations, but restrictions still apply. Masks are mandatory. Transport companies must keep contact information of passengers for up to 4 weeks for the purpose of tracing.
Return trip
Departure
Reentry to Germany
Entry requirements Germany
For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there is no obligation to register online before returning to Germany. The exact regulations are available on the Ministry of Health‘s information sheet.
Complete immunization
Definition complete immunization
Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.
Incomplete vaccination
Recovered
Notes on recovered people
Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.
Unvaccinated and not recovered
COVID-19 Test required before entering Germany: No
There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.
Since 31 May, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.
Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.
Information about COVID-19 testing in Spain (test centres & costs) can be found here.
Note: The entry and quarantine regulations as well as the COVID-19 situation may change at short notice or individual exceptions may occur at any time. Only the responsible foreign mission can therefore make legally binding statements or provide information beyond the information provided here.
Content: Aug. 19, 2022, 4:25 a.m.
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