Spain to Lift Restrictions for EU Member States... Global Entry Allowed Starting July

2-Week Self-Quarantine Measure Lifted

Spanish citizens are having lunch while maintaining 'social distancing' at the Sanado Shopping Mall in Madrid on the 9th (local time) as the COVID-19 lockdown measures are eased. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Spain plans to open its borders to European Union (EU) member countries starting from the 21st, and from July 1, it will also allow entry from regions outside the EU.

According to El Pa?s, Spain's largest daily newspaper, on the 14th (local time), Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this plan during a weekly video conference with regional governors.

From the 21st, Spain will not impose a 2-week self-quarantine requirement on entrants from EU member countries, except Portugal.

Furthermore, from July 1, Spain will not enforce mandatory self-quarantine for entrants from non-EU countries. In the case of Portugal, entry will be allowed from July 1, similar to non-EU countries, either as an EU member or upon the Portuguese government's request.

Earlier, Spain declared a national state of emergency on March 14 to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The state of emergency, which has been extended several times, is scheduled to be in effect only until the 21st, coinciding with the border reopening.

As a result, Spanish citizens will be able to move freely throughout the country. Currently, most residents have only been allowed to move within their local regions or provinces.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanchez reportedly expressed concerns about the situations in countries such as those in the Americas and Russia during the meeting.

Prime Minister Sanchez stated that there were 27 COVID-19 related deaths last week, and 235 confirmed cases in the most recent 24-hour period.

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