SPAIN has closed its doors to unvaccinated holidaymakers from Britain just hours after announcing it would open up in a dramatic U-turn.
The Spanish tourist board in London announced yesterday (April 6) that all UK travellers were welcome, even if they weren't vaccinated against Covid-19.
But the decision was quickly reversed in a blow to some tourists who will now still have to show proof of being fully vaccinated.
The board's deputy director says the announcement was a "miscommunication" caused by a "misinterpretation of the rules".
UK passengers aged 12 and above are still required to show proof of being fully jabbed or a certificate of recovery from COVID, dated no more than 180 days previously.
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The only exception applies to those aged 12 to 17, who are able to enter Spain unvaccinated provided they have proof of a negative, approved PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
Pedro Medina, deputy director of the Spanish tourist office in the UK said: "We apologise unreservedly for the miscommunication earlier today which was due to a misunderstanding of the new entry requirements."
For jabbed travellers, the tourist office said: "If more than 270 days have passed since the final dose, certification of a booster vaccination is also required, except for teenagers aged 12 to 17 inclusive."