When will Spain open its borders to Russia and Russian during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2021?

  Borders Partially Restricted

2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. Russia and Spain were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 177 372 116 people, among the total — 3 840 704 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Friday, 18 June 2021), the number of cases in Spain is 3 749 031 people, total deaths are 80 615, and 179 800 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Spain to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Spain from Russia?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Spain:

• Open to citizens: Yes
• Open to Russians: Partially
• Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
• Quarantine (lockdown) in Spain: Partial

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Spain:

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Spain only if absolutely necessary: study in Spain, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
2. Availability of the test: Tests required

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

• «Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, Russia ranks among the states of the «Orange» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Spain from Russia in 2021

At the moment, Spain is partially opened to foreigners, including Russians. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Spain, Russians must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Spain?

Tests required

Quarantine for 10 days required for some countries.

For which countries are the borders with Spain open?

Today (Friday, 18 June 2021) the borders of Spain are fully open for 5/ 32 countries, partially open for 46/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

•  United Arab Emirates
•  Argentina
•  Australia
•  Canada
•  China

In Spain, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

A ban on non-essential travel from third countries is currently in place until 30 June.Entry without additional restrictions is allowed only to travellers from the following countries: Australia, China, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and United Kingdom.From 7 June, travellers from any third country are allowed entry — also for tourism — if they have a vaccination certificate and have had their full vaccination treatment or last dose 14 days before travel.For essential travel, all travellers arriving from high-risk areas are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.Accepted test: PCR, TMA, LAMP or other molecular techniques, antigen tests.Children under 6 years old are exempted.The certificate or supporting documentation must be the original, and it must be written in Spanish, English, German or French. If it is not possible to obtain it in these languages, the certificate or supporting documentation must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish, carried out by an official body. It can be presented in paper or electronic format.The document must contain, at least, the following information:-traveller's name, passport or ID number -test date -identification and contact details of the centre that performs the analysis -the used technique -a negative resultThe personal identification number (passport/ID number) used to get the QR code must be the same as the identification number that appears on the negative COVID-19 certificate.Entry from Indiaas of 1 May, travellers arriving from India must complete a 10-day quarantine after their arrival in Spain, or for the duration of their stay if it is shorter than 10 days. This period may end earlier if on day 7 the person is tested for COVID-19 with a negative result.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Spain. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with Russia open?

Today (Friday, 18 June 2021) Russia’s borders are fully open to 29/ 32 countries, partially open — to 21/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Russia are partially or completely open:

•  United Arab Emirates
•  Armenia
•  Australia
•  Azerbaijan
•  Belgium
•  Bulgaria
•  Belarus
•  Switzerland
•  China
•  Cyprus
•  Czech Republic
•  Germany
•  Dominican Republic
•  Egypt
•  Finland
•  France
•  United Kingdom
•  Greece
•  Croatia
•  Hungary
•  India
•  Italy
•  Japan
•  Kazakhstan
•  Morocco
•  Portugal
•  Turkey
•  USA
•  Vietnam

In Russia, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the Russian border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into Russia. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Spain from Russia

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Spain are limited, so it is possible to get to Spain with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Russia to Spain. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Spain

Current coronavirus statistics in Spain:

• Total cases of covid infection: 3 749 031
• Sick right now: 179 800
• Number of deaths: 80 615
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Spain:

The most common restrictions in Spain include:-A nighttime curfew -Public or private gatherings limited to six people -Limited movement to and from many locations unless it is for a legitimate and essential purpose, such as work, medical reasons, education and training, returning to your residence, taking exams, helping the elderly, minors or disabled people, banking, insurance, legal, or administrative matters, and any emergency or force majeure situations -Limited capacity in religious facilities, funeral homes, shops, restaurants, and bars

Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 5 281 309
• Sick right now: 302 205
• Number of deaths: 128 445
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

Businesses, transportation, and government institutions are largely operating as normal; most restrictions to slow the spread of the virus have been revoked. As a result, products and services are widely available as before the start of the pandemic. Grocery stores are well stocked and operating normal hours. Some jurisdictions place limitations on large gatherings and mass events.On October 28th, the government of the Russian Federation reinstated a requirement to wear masks in crowded public areas, including public transportation, taxis, parking lots, and elevators. This order applies to the entire country.

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave Russia for Spain with the necessary permits:

Tests required

Quarantine for 10 days required for some countries.