Spain travel rules clarified after insurance confusion

Rumours of fines for tourists without travel insurance in Spain have been quashed but it is still important to get cover

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British tourists have been left confused about rumours of new insurance rules in Spain.

Reports emerged earlier this month that Spain’s Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Health had unveiled new rules that mean travellers heading to Spain are now legally required to show proof of comprehensive health cover as part of their travel insurance.

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