Spain now finally decided to reopen its borders beginning June 7 for fully vaccinated travelers from outside the European Union.
Travelers will have to show proof they received their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or their single Johnson & Johnson injection at least 14 days prior to arrival.
Spain will also admit unvaccinated minor kids as long as they are in the same traveling group as their vaccinated parents. Children 6 and up will need a COVID negative test, however.
No welcome for unvaccinated Americans over 18, regardless of a negative COVID test, Spain made it clear
Travelers should complete a health questionnaire earlier than departing their home city.
United Airlines applauded the news and mentioned it is going to resume flights to Spain. Starting in July, it is going to offer service 5 times a week between metropolitan New York and Barcelona and 6 times a week to Madrid.
United mentioned it saw a spike in bookings when the prospect of summer travel to Europe emerged in late April, building on strong bookings for destinations that have already reopened to Americans, including Greece and Croatia.
Spain is not the only EU member nation to join that list this week: Austria announced it would welcome Americans with at least one round of vaccination.
Neighboring Germany has also announced rules for admitting vaccinated travelers, along with Bulgaria and Romania.