Associated Press reported that Spain introduced random checks for some arrivals from Italy after Italy imposed checks on people arriving from Spain. The measures were linked in the reporting to political tension after the Ceuta crisis.
The important distinction is between a time limited operational check and a permanent change to immigration status or citizenship rights. A border check can require a traveller to show documents, but it does not decide a residence application or asylum case.
What to check before travel
Travellers should carry the identification and travel documents required for their route, allow extra time and confirm the current position with their carrier. Rules can change quickly and reports about a particular airport do not always apply to every route.
This article reports the confirmed public record. It is not individual travel or immigration advice.
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