Covid-19 Certificates for Travelling to Alicante Airport
Over the last two and a half years, air travel required thorough preparation, due to frequently changing Covid-19 travel rules. As restrictions are being eased in most parts of the world, there is good news for travellers to the Alicante region, as health control measures on arrival at Alicante Airport have now been lifted for most countries.
Coronavirus: What Documentation is Needed for Arrivals from Abroad?
Arrivals from an EU- or Schengen-country
Health controls at Alicante Airport were lifted in June 2022 for travellers from an EU- or Schengen-country. Therefore, you do not need to show proof of vaccination status, recovery or negative test result. It is no longer necessary to complete a health control form or to show a QR code on arrival at Alicante Airport.
Covid certificates needed when arriving at Alicante Airport from a third country
With effect from 21/10/2022, health controls for arrivals from non-EU/non-Schengen countries were discontinued. Proof of Covid-status (vaccination, recovery or test result) is no longer needed. It is no longer necessary to complete a health control form or to show a QR code on arrival at Alicante Airport.
Covid-19 documentation for arrivals from China
Passengers arriving from China must have
- An EU Digital Covid Certificate or equivalent
OR - A negative Covid test result – please see below for details
Exceptions
The following passengers are exempt from the above:
- Children under twelve years.
- Passengers arriving in Spain in transit to other countries, provided they do not leave the airport environment and their stay in Spain does not exceed twenty-four hours.
EU Digital Covid Certificate
The EU Digital Covid Certificate or equivalent must show evidence of the following:
The arriving passenger
- Is fully vaccinated against Covid-19
OR - Has tested negative for Covid-19
OR - Has recovered from Covid-19 – please see below for details
Recovery from Covid-19
In the case of recovery from Covid-19, the following applies:
The certificate must have been issued by the competent authority or medical service at least 11 days after the first positive NAAT or antigen detection test, carried out by health professionals or qualified personnel. The certificate will remain valid for 180 days after the date of the first positive diagnostic test result.
Negative Covid-19 test result
In the case of a negative Covid test result, the following applies:
The test can be either
- A molecular nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), the sample of which was obtained within 72 hours prior to departure
OR - An antigen detection test, with the sample obtained within 24 hours prior to departure
Please note:
In addition to the information provided on this page, please also check with your airline or tour operator, as these may have additional requirements.
Please also see our pages
Covid-19 Airport-safety guidance for travelling via Alicante Airport
Covid-testing at Alicante Airport
How Covid-safe is Alicante Airport?
Travelling from Alicante Airport to England – Covid-19 rules
