Spain and Italy Reintroduce Border Checks on Direct Flights and Ferries

Spain has set up border controls on flights and ferries from Italy. This comes after Italy started spot checks on arrivals from Spain. Passengers must now show passports and visas when traveling between the two nations. These rules apply to both air and sea routes.

• Border controls apply to air and sea routes between Spain and Italy.
• Travelers must present an original passport and a valid residence permit or visa.
• Danish CPR cards and digital IDs are not valid travel documents for border checks.
• Expect unexpected flight and port delays due to identity checks.

This change affects Chinese expats and students living in Copenhagen. Many local residents fly from Copenhagen to Southern Europe for holidays or work. If you plan to travel between Spain and Italy, travel will take longer. You will face unexpected identity checks at airports and ports.

Always carry your original Chinese passport when you leave Denmark. You must also bring your valid Danish residence permit card. Digital copies or Danish CPR cards are not accepted as border ID. Allow extra time at airports for passport control when flying between Spain and Italy.