DFW_CK

I was not successful; by the time I made it to LAX on Monday, all signs posted to not being able to make it into ARN so didn't even take a chance with checking in. I changed my flight to ZRH only.

FiveMileFinal

In newark, I was again asked for the vax card and the SpTH QR code. They merely glanced at both, then waved me through. I’m on the flight about to start the ocean crossing. one more hurdle at the health checkpoint in a few hours!

GUWonder

So you didn’t even attempt it.

Thanks for the update about what you did (and did not do).

What made you think you would be unsuccessful? Others seem to have succeeded, as the Swedish border control police process foreign arrivals — even for COVID-19-related immigration purposes — based on the last country transited before arriving in Sweden.

Since you are admissible into Switzerland and would have been coming into Sweden from Switzerland, Sweden would have allowed you in under any COVID-19 related conditions applicable to Switzerland-residing Swiss citizens who arrive in Sweden.

https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-po...QQmNvsHFiD8z9E

ClipperDelta

Effective Sunday 12 Sept, only vaccinated Americans can enter France for non-essential reasons and not provide a test. Unvaccinated prohibited from entry for non-essential purposes:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexled...h=487c3147d125

travelbug007

Can someone please confirm this regarding travel to Spain with proof of recovery letter? I’m getting conflicting answers.

FiveMileFinal

I was one of the first off the plane in Barcelona. The place was a ghost town, but they had a corridor set up immediately after passport control where they specifically asked to show QR codes and health related docs. They scanned your code at the end of this corridor. Conspicuously absent was any notion of temperature checks. Once you scanned the QR code they thanked you and sent you on your way.

And so that’s how it worked for me. Your mileage, of course, might vary.

TomMM

Hope this becomes the standard. Unfortunate for those that can’t be vaccinated but this might not be the best of times for them to travel.

fredc84

Got this in an email today for our Madrid flight on the 14th. There's a lot more, but this pretty much spells it out. Second and third lines are us...the bolding is not mine.
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Entry requirements for Spain
Fully Vaccinated Passengers

Fully vaccinated passengers are exempt from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result.

British nationals and residents must also present a vaccination certificate. If not vaccinated, please see the requirements below.

Important: Residents of the USA and Israel can only enter Spain with a vaccination certificate. Non-vaccinated passengers can only travel in case of essential trips with some testing requirements. Please see below.

Travelers must bring proof of vaccination if arriving from a high-risk zone – it will need to be shown at the first embarkation point. The proof of vaccination must comply with Spain's requirements.

Passengers must ensure they meet the requirements to be considered fully vaccinated previously described.

Other Passengers

Before departure:

All non-vaccinated passengers residents in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland coming directly from this country, must present a negative COVID-19 test result.

• Test type accepted: NAAT test (PCR, LAMP or TMA).
• Time window: 72 hours prior to their arrival in Spain (considering local time).
• Applicable age: Travelers 12 years or older.
• Keep in mind: Antigen tests and recovery certificates are not accepted for these passengers.

Important: Residents of the USA and Israel can only enter Spain with a vaccination certificate. Non-vaccinated passengers can only travel in case of essential trips with some testing requirements. Please see below.

All non-vaccinated passengers residents in the United States of America and Israel in essential trips, must present a negative COVID-19 test result.

• Test type accepted: PCR or antigen test.
• Time window: 72 hours (for PCR) and 48 hours (for antigen), both before arrival in Spain.
• Applicable age: Travelers 12 years or older.
• Keep in mind: Other tests and recovery certificates are not accepted for these passengers.

All non-vaccinated passengers arr iving in Spain from a high-risk zone are required to present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result. Passengers arriving from any country or region not included on the list of high risk zones (except for the UK, see requirements above) are exempt from presenting a negative COVID-19 test result.

There are several testing options for eligible passengers traveling to Spain.

OPTION 1: Negative COVID-19 PCR test result .

OPTION 2: Negative COVID -19 antigen test result .

OPTION 3: Recovery certificate issued maximum 180 days.

fredc84

You didn't say this specifically (unless I missed it) but the "health related docs" for you was your CDC card?
I'm getting a little grief from the SO (a nurse in infectious diseases no less) about us getting a Covid test the morning before we leave. I say we don't need it cuz we're vaxed and have the CDC card as well as the NY Excelsior pass. Since the blurb I posted from Iberia says "vaccination certificate". I assuming what we have is enough. They know we're not EU and shouldn't have the EU digital cert. Thanks.

TomMM

Given the current situation and speed at which requirements can change, I take a proctored Binax Antigen test before departing for an INTL destination even if it is clear a test isn't needed. I do this for 2 reasons: Make sure I don't test positive and to avoid any possible confusion with the check in agent who might wrongly insist a test is needed.

lincolnjkc

Ditto. I'm in flight back from the EU now--my wife and I got CVS drive-through tested before hand just to be safe. Even though it wasn't needed in the end with how fast things in the EU are changing I'd so it again...heck, on the 8th, while we were in country Switzerland announced tighter requirements, taking effect Monday.

TheMadBrewer

It looks like if you are vaccinated and have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arrival you don't have to test on arrival and quarantine until there is a result:

From: https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/

fredc84

Another question for those from the US using their CDC card when going to Europe (or anywhere that will accept it)...are you showing them the actual card or have folks been able to get buy showing a photo of it on their phones? I'd hate to lose the card and have to get it replaced...can't imagine that's too easy.

TomMM

You could take a picture/scan and print.

Flying Machine

I’m going to add I have my original card and a laminated version that was done at Office Depot complementary. I wonder if the laminated card will work and I can keep the other in a safer place (but carry it with me just in case)