Spain Health Control Form
Submit the Spain Health Control Form (SpTH) online before travel — get a QR confirmation by email for boarding and fast arrival checks.
What Is the Spain Health Control Form?
The Spain Health Control Form (commonly referred to as SpTH) is Spain’s digital pre-travel health declaration historically used to provide health and itinerary details to Spanish health authorities and streamline border health controls. It was introduced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as a centralised online system and replaced earlier paper declarations and ad-hoc airline checks.
SpTH is submitted through the official portal and the SpTH mobile app at spth.gob.es, or via authorised providers like DoVisa for guided completion. On approval you receive an email confirmation containing a unique QR code — airlines sometimes ask to see the QR at departure check-in and Spanish health or border staff may scan it on arrival. DoVisa checks your entries and confirms the QR is attached to your email for easy access.
The Spain Health Control Form is a health-screening declaration only — it does not replace a passport, visa, ETIAS (when introduced), or any other immigration requirement. Important policy changes: Spain stopped enforcing COVID-19 sanitary entry requirements in February 2023 and travellers are no longer routinely required to present a COVID certificate or the SpTH at most ports of entry; however the SpTH portal remains available and some carriers or cruise operators may still request a confirmation. Always check the official guidance before travel.
For full entry rules see Spain visa information and the government health portal at spth.gob.es. When you're ready, Apply for your Spain Health Control Form now with expert assistance and email delivery of your QR confirmation.
Who Needs the Spain Health Control Form?
Who Needs It
- All travellers arriving in Spain who are asked by their carrier or health authorities to complete the pre-travel health check
- Passengers planning to board a flight or ship to Spain if the airline or cruise operator requires SpTH confirmation
- Children and minors — a parent or guardian completes the submission on their behalf
Who Is Exempt
- Spanish nationals and EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (enter with national ID or passport)
- Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
- Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
Spain Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity
Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months after your planned date of departure from the Schengen area and have been issued within the previous 10 years. See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs entry page at exteriores.gob.es.
Vaccination & Health Advice
No routine vaccine is mandatory for Spain entry. Health authorities recommend routine vaccines and advise travellers to be up to date on measles/MMR, influenza and polio; consult the CDC Spain page for clinical guidance: CDC Spain.
Customs & Prohibited Items
Spain restricts imports of certain meat, dairy and plant products from non‑EU countries and prohibits illicit narcotics, firearms and explosives. Check the official import rules and trade guidance at trade.gov before packing.
Travel Insurance & Funds
Border officials may ask for evidence of sufficient funds, a return/onward ticket, and proof of accommodation. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for medical cover and evacuation. See GOV.UK entry advice for details: GOV.UK.
Medication & Documentation
Carry prescriptions for controlled or regular medicines and original packaging. If in doubt about restricted pharmaceuticals or equipment, consult your embassy and Spanish health authorities before travel.
Travel Tips for Spain Visitors
Spain is a large, diverse country in southwestern Europe with world-class beaches, cities and cultural sites. Main international gateways include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and major ports for cruise arrivals. Plan internal transfers in advance during high season.
- Best time to visit: April–June and September–October for milder weather and fewer crowds.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted; USD is not commonly accepted — exchange or withdraw euros on arrival.
- Language: Spanish (Castilian) is the official language; English is widely spoken in tourist areas but learn basic Spanish phrases for smaller towns.
- Time zone: Mainland Spain uses CET (GMT+1) / CEST (GMT+2 in summer); the Canary Islands are GMT+0.
- Airport transfers: Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona are major hubs — check transfer times and allow extra time if your airline asks for health confirmation at check-in.
- Cultural tip: Many shops close for siesta hours in smaller towns — plan shopping and visits accordingly.
- Health safety: Pack routine medications and photocopies of prescriptions; emergency medical facilities are best in major cities.
"Used DoVisa to complete the Spain Health Control Form for a family trip to Madrid. The QR arrived by email within an hour and the airline accepted it at departure check‑in from LHR. Smooth boarding and quick immigration at MAD."
"Quick and clear — filled the SpTH form on my phone while packing. Support checked the passenger names and flight numbers before submission and emailed the QR code the same day."
"Needed confirmation for a cruise embarking in Barcelona. DoVisa prepared the SpTH entry, and the operator scanned the QR during embarkation — everything matched and we sailed on time."
"I was unsure whether the form was still needed after rules changed. The DoVisa team explained current guidance and completed the entry anyway; having the QR made check-in at my departure airport easier."
"Fast, reliable confirmation. Completed the required fields and received the QR via email. Helpful when the carrier requested documentation before boarding."
"Form was straightforward but I had to re-upload my passport photo once. Support helped and the corrected QR worked at arrival checks in Palma de Mallorca."
"Completed the Spain Health Control Form for a solo trip to Seville. Good guidance on which accommodation details to use and fast email delivery of the QR code."
"Helpful reminders about when to submit (within 48 hours before travel if required). One field label was confusing but support clarified everything quickly."
"Minor delay — my confirmation arrived later than expected due to a typo I made, but DoVisa guided me through a quick re-submit and the QR was accepted at check-in."
"Perfect for a family trip. DoVisa completed the Spain Health Control Form for each traveller and ensured we had PDFs and screenshots of the QR for the whole family."
"Used DoVisa to complete the Spain Health Control Form for a family trip to Madrid. The QR arrived by email within an hour and the airline accepted it at departure check‑in from LHR. Smooth boarding and quick immigration at MAD."
"Quick and clear — filled the SpTH form on my phone while packing. Support checked the passenger names and flight numbers before submission and emailed the QR code the same day."
"Needed confirmation for a cruise embarking in Barcelona. DoVisa prepared the SpTH entry, and the operator scanned the QR during embarkation — everything matched and we sailed on time."
Spain Health Control Form: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Conditions for entry into Spain — Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- SpTH — Official Spain Travel Health Portal
- Spain travel advice — GOV.UK (Entry requirements)
- Spain — Traveler view | Travelers' Health (CDC)
- Spain travel restrictions & health guidance — Ministry of Health infographic
- Spain — Prohibited & Restricted Imports (Trade.gov)
- Spain tourism — Visa & passport practical information
- Spain Travel Advisory — U.S. Department of State