⛔ Window closed. The period of temporary controls (8–22 September 2026) has ended. This information is historical.
In short: between 8 and 22 September 2026, Spain reintroduced temporary identity controls at the air and sea internal borders with Italy (flights and maritime passenger links coming from Italy), under Order INT/932/2026, of 4 September issued by the Ministry of the Interior.
In person or by representative? Not applicable — this isn't something you apply for; it's a border control automatically applied to anyone crossing that border during the stated period.
The measure runs from 00:00 on 8 September to 24:00 on 22 September 2026 (15 days) and is based on articles 25 and 26 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code), which allow a Member State to temporarily reintroduce controls at its internal borders when there is a serious threat to public order or internal security. The Order does not detail the specific nature of that threat, and it is a direct continuation of Order INT/846/2026, of 7 August 2026 (same border, similar grounds).
Who is affected: the control applies to people arriving in Spain on flights and maritime passenger links coming from Italy, with no distinction made in the published text for nationality, immigration status or residency. No specific airports or ports are named, and no exemption is mentioned for EU/Schengen citizens.
Documents: the Order does not list required documents; it simply authorises the identity control at that internal border. In practice, always carry a valid passport or ID document. The Order itself allows the control to be lifted early if the underlying threat disappears.
If you plan to travel between Spain and Italy (by air or sea) during 8-22 September 2026, allow extra time at the border check and make sure your documents are in order.
Informational only; check the official BOE source and, if travelling on those dates, verify your specific case with your airline/ferry operator or the border checkpoint.