Spain Imposes $3,000 Fine on Tourists Without Recent PCR Test

This new measure concerns travelers from the 65 high-risk countries, including Morocco. It is in force at the airports and ports of the Iberian neighbor, reports Air Journal. It only takes into account PCR tests and not antigen tests or rapid tests. It also excludes transit passengers.
Before this measure, travelers only had to fill out a questionnaire and undergo a temperature check at the border. The PCR tests must specify the country of origin and the traveler’s usual place of residence. It must also be written in Spanish and/or English and include the traveler’s full name, the date of the test, the contact details of the screening center with its details, the technique used, and the negative result.

Since its implementation, travelers have been caught at Palma de Mallorca airport. They had to pay more than 500 euros before undergoing a paid test on site. Some travelers have complained about the excessive cost of PCR tests in their countries. This is the case of a Ryanair passenger who claims that the amount of the PCR test often exceeds the price of a plane ticket.