Health and safetyat MWC Barcelona 2024

See the latest health advice for travelling to Barcelona

We are open for business


MWC Barcelona 2024 will open as normal. So, we’re excited to welcome everyone back to business, safely and without restrictions.

Stay updated

As we all know, situations can change, so make sure you keep up to date on the latest guidance from the local health and safety regulations.

For international travellers, check with your airline and visit the Spanish Ministry of Health. For up-to-date information regarding outbound countries from outside the European Union or Schengen-associated countries, please read the advice from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

FAQ's

  • Are face masks required at MWC Barcelona 2023?

    According to the current local health and safety regulations, MWC Barcelona 2023 attendees are not required to wear a mask for attendance to the Event.

    However, mask wearing is recommended for those high-risk individuals and are mandatory in certain circumstances. For updated information, please click here.

  • Are COVID-19 vaccinations required for accessing MWC Barcelona 2023?

    According to the current local health and safety regulations, MWC Barcelona 2023 attendees are not required to be vaccinated for attendance to the Event.

  • Is COVID-19 testing required to access MWC Barcelona 2023?

    According to the current local health and safety regulations, MWC Barcelona 2023 attendees are not required to be COVID-19 tested for attendance to the Event.

    If you are currently testing positive for COVID-19, we kindly ask you not to attend the Event.

  • Is social distancing required at MWC Barcelona 2023?

    According to the current local health and safety regulations, social distancing is not required.

  • Must exhibitors adopt specific COVID-19 health & safety measures at MWC Barcelona 2023?

    According to the current local health and safety regulations, exhibitors are not required to adopt specific COVID-19 health and safety measures.

    However, exhibitors are encouraged to maintain personal hygiene measures including frequent hand washing or disinfection.

  • What are the requirements for international attendees arriving in Spain?

    Attendees arriving in Spain by air or sea must comply with the entry requirements set out by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. For updated information, please click here. For updated information regarding outbound countries from outside the European Union or Schengen associated countries, please click here.

  • What if I am feeling unwell whilst at the Event?

    If you feel unwell whilst at the Event, please visit our first aid facilities which can be found in the Event map within the MWC Barcelona 2023 Event App.

  • What if I am feeling unwell or have tested COVID-19 positive before accessing the Event?

    If you feel unwell or have tested positive for COVID-19 before accessing the Event, we ask that you not to attend the Event and seek medical assistance.

  • Where can I find information about questions or concerns about travelling and monkeypox?

    For updated information about questions or concerns about travelling and monkeypox, please click here.

  • Will there be any COVID-19 insurance coverage for MWC Barcelona 2023?

    For international attendees, the GSMA, in partnership with Fira de Barcelona, has rearranged a Contingency COVID-19 health insurance through Europe Assistance for the duration of the event, including official build-up and dismantling days.