Travelers who arrive at Spanish airports and ports without having the mandatory PCR will face a fine that can reach up to 6,000 euros, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation, Arancha Gonzalez Laya.
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The minister explained that airlines are “recommended” to check if travelers have the PCR done before getting on the plane, but they are not forced to do so. When they arrive in Spain they will have to show their documentation and, if they do not have proof of the PCR, they will have to submit to one in addition to paying the fine.
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In an interview on Antena 3, González Laya said that “these are serious fines” but that they are not intended to be collected, but rather “dissuasive”, because what is intended is that “citizens commit to and co-responsibility with the effort to guarantee safe mobility”, EuropaPress reported.
The obligation to have a negative PCR made in the 72 hours prior to the trip will come into force on November 23rd for travelers from 65 countries, including most European countries.
It will not be so for others like Greece, Finland or Norway, which have a lower level of incidence. The minister said that what is not possible is to have a “zero risk”, as is not the case among the Spanish themselves.
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