Travelling to Barcelona? Our guide on how COVID-19 affects you.
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Welcome to our COVID-19 page. We will aim to answer all your questions regarding travelling to Barcelona in the times of Coronavirus. (Last updated: 10th July 2020).
Coronavirus hit Spain pretty hard in Spring of 2020, but after one of Europe’s most extreme lockdowns and a four phases deescalation process, the country made the transition from ‘State of Alarm’ to the ‘New Normal’ on June 19th, and since June 21st it has been possible to visit the country as a tourist.
Speaking from a personal perspective it’s been a joy to watch the city come back to life again after the monotony and isolation of lockdown, and while it won’t be possible to enjoy some of the pleasures we took for granted only a few months ago this summer (no large festivals or Barça matches will be taking place in the immediate future!), the vast majority of Barcelona museums, attractions, hotels, bars, shops and restaurants are now open for business.
Given the uncertainty of recent months and ever-changing government policies, you no doubt have some questions and concerns about how COVID-19 might affect your Barcelona travels, and I’ll do my best to answer those questions. Please note I’ve tried to find official government sources or reliable international news organisations, but you should make your own up to date checks before booking any travel. You should also check with your chosen airlines, hotels, tours etc. for any special information you need to use their services, as measures may differ from company to company.
Key Points
The key points for travelling to Barcelona and Spain are.
- You must fill out the FCS form for the Spanish Ministry of Health, which you can do via their website: or via their app. Go to the website or search for SpTH in the Google Play store to download the app (iPhone app available soon on iTunes). This form must be filled out at least 48 hours before you travel. Once completed you will receive a QR code to present at the airport.
- Those over the age of 6 must wear a mask at all times in public, with just a few exceptions, which you can read about here: https://www.barcelona.cat/covid19/en/lockdown-exit-strategy-city
Aside from these points, you should exercise common sense and travel with a full insurance policy.
More Info
Travellers from the UK are advised to check the latest travel information from the Foreign Office, before travelling:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
Other nationalities should check their equivalent government body, for rules and issues pertaining to them.
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