buying an apartment in spain
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stevemcs said:
pincher said:
And this is where I think Spain will suffer if they don't do something soon - there will be more and more people who have had two jabs but don't want the third (or fourth) for whatever reason. There must be a lot of people who had the second one over a year ago?
Was a bit gutted that they have extended for another month but am now looking forward to a few days in Funchal at the back-end of next week.
Will they though ? it is their country and if people from the UK want to go they either accept they need all of the jabs or they don't go. It doesn't appear like the UK will go for jab number 4 so either none of us can go - which may change Spains mind or they will hold out as long as possible - 270 days from jab3.Was a bit gutted that they have extended for another month but am now looking forward to a few days in Funchal at the back-end of next week.
Edited by pincher on Monday 16th May 09:55
I've had covid but never registered it so wouldn't be able to use the recovery certificate.
If they need a 4th jab, I'll just get one (as long as they are available). My 3rd expires in November and I plan to be out there again around that time. I suspect I'll get it with the yearly flu jab.
Done a bit more reading, it seems if your last vaccination is over the 270 days then you are considered unvaccinated and therefore require a PCR or Rapid Antigen test within a prescribed time limit, so whilst not ideal is at least doable.
I fear that there will be an awful lot of people that have booked holidays that will not be aware of this rule, its been in place in the relevant countries since 1st February 2022, but not really reported in the media.
I fear that there will be an awful lot of people that have booked holidays that will not be aware of this rule, its been in place in the relevant countries since 1st February 2022, but not really reported in the media.
Bit more reading, to cross into France from the UK if after 270 days you can go with a PCR or antigen, but Spain has no option, now as I'm driving from France to Spain in theory once in France as there are no borders it will be easy enough to cross into Spain, although illegal.
I just wonder how many people this is going to affect come August time it really does seem that the British are no longer wanted in Spain as far as the politicians are concerned.
I just wonder how many people this is going to affect come August time it really does seem that the British are no longer wanted in Spain as far as the politicians are concerned.
If they need a 4th jab, I'll just get one (as long as they are available). My 3rd expires in November and I plan to be out there again around that time. I suspect I'll get it with the yearly flu jab.
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I would be quite happy to get a 4th jab, but how, I don't fit the current criteria so its not available to me and many millions of other people, my 270 days expires on the 16th August and I'm due to travel on the 30th August.
Must have had your last dose within 270 days… The PCR test option is only available for citizens/residents, not tourists.
It will become a serious issue for Spain in late summer/early autumn as most Brits will be outside the 270 limit by then… and Spain does need British tourist spend.
Pretty sure the last of the covid madness will be over well before then.
It will become a serious issue for Spain in late summer/early autumn as most Brits will be outside the 270 limit by then… and Spain does need British tourist spend.
Pretty sure the last of the covid madness will be over well before then.
Chris Stott said:
Must have had your last dose within 270 days… The PCR test option is only available for citizens/residents, not tourists.
It will become a serious issue for Spain in late summer/early autumn as most Brits will be outside the 270 limit by then… and Spain does need British tourist spend.
Pretty sure the last of the covid madness will be over well before then.
My reading of it is that the 270 day limit is only if you've had two jabs. If you've had a 3rd, i.e. a booster, there is no time limit. Here's a badly highlighted excerpt from the UK government website:It will become a serious issue for Spain in late summer/early autumn as most Brits will be outside the 270 limit by then… and Spain does need British tourist spend.
Pretty sure the last of the covid madness will be over well before then.
Given that most people have had the 3rd jab will it be such a big issue? Also, despite what we may like to believe we are of course not the only travellers to Spain, plenty going from the rest of Northern Europe. I think the costs of flights and accommodation bears that out.
Maybe Derek and Sandra who run the Red Lion Only Fools and Horses bar might be hit by the older folk not coming, but is it really going to make that much of a difference?
That’s what I said at lunchtime - if boosted there’s no time limit.
What I hadn’t read was the flat refusal to let the unjabbed into Spain. Wow. That’s a strange decision.
Portugal would accept a test in lieu of a vaccine record. Not sure on France, I’ve not looked.
I’d imagine internal border crossing will still be fine - we’ve done France - Spain - Portugal with zero stops even in October/November2020 after they’d closed regional borders down. It’d be carnage if they were pulling traffic over to check vaccine records, even if they tried to target UK cars only.
What I hadn’t read was the flat refusal to let the unjabbed into Spain. Wow. That’s a strange decision.
Portugal would accept a test in lieu of a vaccine record. Not sure on France, I’ve not looked.
I’d imagine internal border crossing will still be fine - we’ve done France - Spain - Portugal with zero stops even in October/November2020 after they’d closed regional borders down. It’d be carnage if they were pulling traffic over to check vaccine records, even if they tried to target UK cars only.
soxboy said:
Chris Stott said:
Must have had your last dose within 270 days… The PCR test option is only available for citizens/residents, not tourists.
It will become a serious issue for Spain in late summer/early autumn as most Brits will be outside the 270 limit by then… and Spain does need British tourist spend.
Pretty sure the last of the covid madness will be over well before then.
My reading of it is that the 270 day limit is only if you've had two jabs. If you've had a 3rd, i.e. a booster, there is no time limit. Here's a badly highlighted excerpt from the UK government website:It will become a serious issue for Spain in late summer/early autumn as most Brits will be outside the 270 limit by then… and Spain does need British tourist spend.
Pretty sure the last of the covid madness will be over well before then.
Given that most people have had the 3rd jab will it be such a big issue? Also, despite what we may like to believe we are of course not the only travellers to Spain, plenty going from the rest of Northern Europe. I think the costs of flights and accommodation bears that out.
Maybe Derek and Sandra who run the Red Lion Only Fools and Horses bar might be hit by the older folk not coming, but is it really going to make that much of a difference?
soxboy said:
My reading of it is that the 270 day limit is only if you've had two jabs. If you've had a 3rd, i.e. a booster, there is no time limit. Here's a badly highlighted excerpt from the UK government website:
Given that most people have had the 3rd jab will it be such a big issue? Also, despite what we may like to believe we are of course not the only travellers to Spain, plenty going from the rest of Northern Europe. I think the costs of flights and accommodation bears that out.
Maybe Derek and Sandra who run the Red Lion Only Fools and Horses bar might be hit by the older folk not coming, but is it really going to make that much of a difference?
I'm not sure "most people" have had a booster. I'm sitting next to one who hasn't , so in one house survey that makes 50%. I have several friends who have had none at all. Just in my household that means no more Spain after this month as she now can't come.Given that most people have had the 3rd jab will it be such a big issue? Also, despite what we may like to believe we are of course not the only travellers to Spain, plenty going from the rest of Northern Europe. I think the costs of flights and accommodation bears that out.
Maybe Derek and Sandra who run the Red Lion Only Fools and Horses bar might be hit by the older folk not coming, but is it really going to make that much of a difference?
Ive just returned from a weekend in Spain . Flight out from Bristol was horrific. Full of pissed Welsh stags and hens , the latter being the loudest . I'd say around 8 people wore masks in total :-)
Return flight was civilised (Monday lunch time, all the t
ts prob returned Sunday). Spanish made us show masks before boarding (could not make us wear them (as their rules only cover flying now). Sat down , took ours off. When leaving the plane one of the Spanish stewards said to my mate "don't forget your mask". Wtf :-)Griffith4ever said:
I'm not sure "most people" have had a booster. I'm sitting next to one who hasn't , so in one house survey that makes 50%. I have several friends who have had none at all. Just in my household that means no more Spain after this month as she now can't come.
Ive just returned from a weekend in Spain . Flight out from Bristol was horrific. Full of pissed Welsh stags and hens , the latter being the loudest . I'd say around 8 people wore masks in total :-)
Return flight was civilised (Monday lunch time, all the tts prob returned Sunday). Spanish made us show masks before boarding (could not make us wear them (as their rules only cover flying now). Sat down , took ours off. When leaving the plane one of the Spanish stewards said to my mate "don't forget your mask". Wtf :-)
When you read that it does make you wonder if the spanish are trying to wean themselves off british tourism in certain areas.Ive just returned from a weekend in Spain . Flight out from Bristol was horrific. Full of pissed Welsh stags and hens , the latter being the loudest . I'd say around 8 people wore masks in total :-)
Return flight was civilised (Monday lunch time, all the t
ts prob returned Sunday). Spanish made us show masks before boarding (could not make us wear them (as their rules only cover flying now). Sat down , took ours off. When leaving the plane one of the Spanish stewards said to my mate "don't forget your mask". Wtf :-)JeffreyD said:
When you read that it does make you wonder if the spanish are trying to wean themselves off british tourism in certain areas.
It's all areas though, and as the above story shows the less 'cultured' Brits are still going. It's a brave decision to turn money away, but their country their rules I suppose.Griffith4ever said:
I'm not sure "most people" have had a booster. I'm sitting next to one who hasn't , so in one house survey that makes 50%. I have several friends who have had none at all. Just in my household that means no more Spain after this month as she now can't come.
‘Almost 7 out of 10’ of those aged over 12 have received the booster, up to 4 March so probably higher now.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55274833
soxboy said:
‘Almost 7 out of 10’ of those aged over 12 have received the booster, up to 4 March so probably higher now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55274833
But they’re not the brightest 70% are they and include all the stag/hen and Benidorm English/Irish pub lot https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55274833
Hardly the group of tourists that Spain might want to encourage to visit. cb31 said:
JeffreyD said:
When you read that it does make you wonder if the spanish are trying to wean themselves off british tourism in certain areas.
It's all areas though, and as the above story shows the less 'cultured' Brits are still going. It's a brave decision to turn money away, but their country their rules I suppose.andy43 said:
cb31 said:
JeffreyD said:
When you read that it does make you wonder if the spanish are trying to wean themselves off british tourism in certain areas.
It's all areas though, and as the above story shows the less 'cultured' Brits are still going. It's a brave decision to turn money away, but their country their rules I suppose.
Phil. said:
soxboy said:
‘Almost 7 out of 10’ of those aged over 12 have received the booster, up to 4 March so probably higher now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55274833
But they’re not the brightest 70% are they and include all the stag/hen and Benidorm English/Irish pub lot https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55274833
Hardly the group of tourists that Spain might want to encourage to visit. 
Back on the topic of buying property, we were offered the other day a 'free' week this summer at my wife's colleague's villa in Fuerteventura (free as in all we had to pay was changeover/ cleaning fees). Free because they were putting it up for sale so didn't want to formally offer it to rent, but we could pop along as they thought in this market it would take months to find a buyer.
It sold in 4 hours!
It sold in 4 hours!
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