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The Daily Insight

Will holidays to Spain go ahead in June 2021?

Author

James Williams

Published Mar 22, 2026

Spain has confirmed that it will allow British holidaymakers to travel to the country by June. Fernando Valdes Verelst, the Spanish tourism minister, said on Tuesday that a digital health pass will allow people to travel to the country for holidays this summer.

Can I move to Spain at the moment?

As far as moving to Spain after brexit is concerned, nothing will change until the transition period has expired which is currently scheduled to end on 31st December 2020. However it is essential to gain Spanish residency within this time frame to be able to stay in Spain once the transition period expires.

Can I move to Spain in 2021?

Anyone who established legal residence in Spain before the end of the year retains the right to remain resident in Spain and can apply for permanent residence after five years. The agreement states that although you need to be resident in Spain by 31st December, you have until 30th June 2021 to apply for residence.

Can I move to Spain now we are out of the EU?

Right to remain in Spain removed EU membership grants the right to live, work and move freely within the EU without needing a visa and without any time restrictions. When the Brexit transition period ended on 31 December 2020, British citizens lost the right to live and work in Spain that came with being an EU citizen.

Are holidays to Spain going ahead?

The guidance from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advises against all but essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic Islands but excluding the Canary Islands, based on the current assessment of Covid-19 risks.

Can I travel to my holiday home in Spain?

If You Currently Live in the EU The easiest route to visiting your second home in Spain is if you currently already live in the EU; because Spain has adopted EU recommendations, there are no restrictions for travellers entering Spain from other EU/EEA countries.

Can I fly to Spain for a holiday?

Spain is still on the amber list. According to the government’s website, this means that people should not be travelling there for leisure purposes right now.

Are Brits allowed in Spain?

Entry to Spain The Spanish government requires all arrivals to Spain from the UK to present on entry a pre-travel declaration form and one of the following: a negative COVID-19 test; or proof of vaccination. See Testing and vaccination requirements for arrivals from the UK for details.

Can you go on holiday to Spain in June?

Is flying to Spain Legal?

Spain was in a state of emergency from 25 October until it lifted on 9 May 2021. Now, Spanish residents can travel between the country’s 17 regions, and each regional government is allowed to form its own coronavirus restrictions.

Will Spain allow tourists this summer?

Spain will be ready to welcome back tourists from June, the country’s tourism minister has said – giving hope to many British holidaymakers. Spain – which welcomed 18 million Brits in 2019 – says a digital certificate scheme is currently being trialled with a view to a wider rollout in June.

Is Spain banning flights from UK?

Since the end of December, Spain has allowed only Spaniards, Spanish residents and nationals or residents of Andorra to fly from Britain to Spain. There are similar restrictions on travel from South Africa and Brazil.