Planning to travel to Madrid for World ATM Congress 2021 in October? Here is some important information for people travelling from outside of Spain.
Check Your Passport
Make sure your passport is up to date and will not expire while in Spain. The USA Passport Office is very behind in processing new/renewed passports. The current wait time is 3 months for expedited service. If your passport is not up-to-date, apply for a new one ASAP to get it in time for World ATM Congress.
Travelling to Spain
For detailed information, please visit the Spanish Travel Health website. As well, please check with your airline for details on what they require to get on the plane.
Summary of requirements for US citizens to enter Spain:
- You must have proof of vaccination.
- You must have a negative COVID test shortly before your departure.
- You must wear a mask on the plane during your flight.
- You must complete the Spanish Travel Health form and receive a QR code once the form is completed and accepted for entrance into Spain.
- QR code is scanned at the airport in Spain upon your arrival. You will need your airplane seat number from your flight that arrives in Madrid to complete this form. The mobile app can be a little buggy, so we suggest completing the form on your PC.
- Upon arrival in Europe/Spain, it is mandatory to wear masks indoors. It is also mandatory outdoors where it is not possible to maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between persons.
(See the above Spanish Travel Health link for full details on these requirements.)
Summary of requirements for US citizens to return to the USA:
- All US citizens returning to the USA must have a negative COVID test prior to departure. Read the details here. In Spain, the test costs about USD $50, and you can get results within 30 minutes of your test. Kenes or your hotel can assist you in setting up an appointment nearby before you return to the USA.
