# Spain extends border controls for Italy arrivals 6 October 2026 at 19:29 > Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has extended air and sea border checks for travellers from Italy until 22 October to ensure security. [Spain]() has extended border controls for travellers arriving from [Italy]() by air and sea for a further 15 days. The extension, signed by Minister [Fernando Grande-Marlaska](), was published in the [Official State Gazette]() on Tuesday and remains in effect until October 22. This marks the third extension since controls began on August 8, 2026. The measures were initially introduced following Italian government actions regarding travellers from Spain after 72,000 people entered [Ceuta](), citing threats to public order and security. Authorities will permanently evaluate the situation to determine if the controls can be terminated before the scheduled expiry date. The restrictions will only be lifted if the motivating threats to public order disappear, ensuring ongoing border monitoring. [#Spain]() [#Italy]() #BorderControls #TravelRestrictions #PublicOrder ## Related news ## [Spain to announce 2027 pension rise in November]() 10 October 2026 at 08:26 ## [Zaragoza named European Green Capital 2028]() 9 October 2026 at 18:42 ## [King Felipe VI to make historic Ceuta visit]() 9 October 2026 at 11:36 ## [Italy extends border controls for Spain arrivals]() 1 October 2026 at 12:04 ## [Italy extends travel checks for Spain arrivals]() 15 September 2026 at 16:55