CORONAVIRUS – COVID 19

Here you can see the different preliminary requirements, depending on where you are travelling from and your choice of accommodation when visiting the Canary Islands.   

  1.Who can visit the Canary Islands? 

You can visit the Canary Islands provided you travel from the European Union, from a country in the Schengen area or from a third country with which Spain has reciprocal agreements regarding the acceptance of travellers. These are UK, Australia, China, South Korea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and Israel. From June 7, you can travel for tourism from other countries that have been here mentioned if you have a vaccination certificate.

When planning your return, we always recommend that you check the requirements and recommendations of your country of origin.

2. Are there any special procedures to complete before travelling to the Canaries? ¿And at the airport?

Everyone who comes on holiday to the Canary Islands must go through a health inspection. This inspection varies depending on your exact circumstances. 

If you travel from a high risk area outside Spain:

• Spanish Health Form that you must fill in and sign online before your travel to the Canary Islands
• Health check on arrival at the airport consisting of a temperature check (fever defined as a body temperature of 37.5ºC or higher) and a visual check for the absence of symptoms.
• Anyone over the age of 12 will have to meet at least one of the following requirements:

1. 1. Vaccination certificate that proves that the holder has received a vaccine against COVID-19. You must be fully vaccinated and have received your last dose at least 14 days before arrival in Spain. Any vaccine will be admitted that has been authorised for commercial use by the EU (European Medicines Agency – EMA) and the WHO.
   2. A certificate stating that the holder has tested negative in an Active COVID-19 Infection Diagnosis Test. Antigen tests performed no more than 48 hours before arrival in Spain are accepted. NAAT test (PCR, TMA) performed no more than 72 hours before arrival in Spain are accepted. Travellers from the UK must have a negative NAAT test certificate.
   3. A certificate stating that the holder has recovered from COVID-19, issued at least 11 days after your first positive NAAT (PCR, TMA) test. The certificate is valid for 180 days.

• Check the risk status of your home area here.
• There are special conditions for access to official tourist accommodation (see point 3)

If you travel from a medium or low risk area outside Spain:

• Health form that must be completed and signed online before your visit to the Canary Islands
• Health check on arrival at the airport consisting of a temperature check (fever defined as a body temperature of 37.5ºC or higher) and a visual check for the absence of symptoms.
• There are special conditions for access to official tourist accommodation (see point 3)

If you travel from another autonomous community within Spain: 

• Test negative for active COVID-19 infection in the 72 hours prior to arrival in the Canary Islands. Compulsory .
• The tests that are allowed are PCR (RT-PCR for COVID-19), Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA), and Antigen tests that detect SARS-COV-2 antigens with an accuracy of 97% and a sensitivity of over 80% as defined in their supporting documentation.
• There are special conditions for access to official tourist accommodation (see point 3)

You don’t have to present a test if you:

• Children under the age of 12.
• Are in transit through a port or airport in the Canary Islands but your final destination is in another country or a different region of Spain.
• Can prove that you have been outside the Canary Islands for less than 72 hours prior to your arrival, regardless of your place of residence
• Have an official accredited document that shows that you have been fully vaccinated in the eight months prior to your trip or have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) within the past four months and at least 15 days prior to your trip. The official vaccination document must state which vaccine was received, the number of doses and the date each dose was administered.
• Can prove with an official medical certificate or public document that you have had and recovered from the disease within the past 6 months.

  If you travel between islands:

Movement between the islands is fully reinstated at the moment, with daily connections that allow you to easily get from one island to any other, either by plane or by boat.  You can travel between the islands with airlines Binter and Canaryfly or shipping lines Fred Olsen, Armas, Biosfera Express and Líneas Romero.

• There are no limitations on travel between islands. Check the alert level for each island here.
• There are special conditions for access to official tourist accommodation (see point 3)

3. Conditions for accessing regulated tourist accommodation

Users must meet one of the following requirements:

• Test negative for active COVID-19 infection in the 72 hours prior to arrival in the Canary Islands. The tests that are allowed are PCR (RT-PCR for COVID-19), Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA), and Antigen tests.
• Passengers who have an official document stating that they have been fully vaccinated within the 8 months prior to their trip or have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) within the past 4 months and at least 15 days prior to the trip.
• Passengers with an official medical certificate or public document stating that they have recovered from the disease within the past 6 months.

Exemptions from the previous requirements:

a) Children under the age of 12.

b) Residents of the Canary Islands who declare, under their own responsibility, that they have not left the territory in the 15 days prior to arrival at the establishment and that they have not had any COVID-19 symptoms during that time.

c) People who, regardless of their place of residence, can prove that they have only been outside the Canary Islands for a period of less than 72 hours prior to arrival, having been in the territory for a full 15 days prior to that, and who also declare, under their own responsibility, that they have not experienced any COVID-19 symptoms during that time.

In any case, it is extremely important you check your operator or airline’s conditions before traveling to Canary Islands.

  4. I am not sure about the tests. What test documentation is required? 

• If you are traveling from a risk área from outside Spain:The tests that are allowed are PCR (RT-PCR for COVID-19),Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) and RT-LAMP (Reverse Transcriptase Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification

• In all other cases: antigen tests that detect SARS-COV-2 antigens with an accuracy of 97% and a sensitivity of over 80% as defined in their supporting documentation.

The test must come with a printed or digital certificate that contains the following information: name, surnames and ID number of the person tested, name of the health organisation or authority that does the test, contact details of the medical centre, brand and health authorisation of the test, date and time of the test, and the test result. In the case of antigen tests, the certificate must include the accuracy and sensitivity of the test. It is preferable if the test certificate is in English or Spanish.

In any case, it is extremely important you check your operator or airline’s conditions before travelling to the Canary Islands. 

If you have more questions about the new measures of the Canary Islands’ Government to limit the spread of Covid-19, please contact them by visiting the following website www.hellocanaryislands.com.

Lanzarote is one of the areas least affected by Covid-19 in the world and this makes the island one of the safest destinations to visit with the highest conditions of safety and hygiene. 

It is important to be familiar with the different safety and hygiene measures for individuals and groups in order to fully enjoy your own stay in the Canary Islands and for the good of everyone else, too. 

 What do I need to know before my arrival in Lanzarote? Safety measures. 

In Canary Islands, we have worked tirelessly for the past few months so that you can visit us and enjoy your holiday to the utmost in the maximum safety. 

You must download the RadarCOVID contagion alert app to your mobile. It is available for both iPhone and Android and will notify you of the risk of exposure to COVID-19 depending on your location. 

You should also be familiar with the main measures being applied to ensure your well-being. 

Download the RadarCOVID app for Android 

Download the RadarCOVID app for iOS 

Measures that are generally applied

• Social distancing: the interpersonal distance is set at 1.5 metres.  
• The use of a mask is compulsory for adults and children over 6 years of age on public roads, in open spaces and in any publically-used enclosed space, or any space that is open to the public, regardless of the maintenance of an interpersonal safety distance of at least 1.5 metres.  
• Correct use of the mask is obligatory, covering the nose and mouth completely at all times.  
• Frequent hand washing is recommended (using soap and water or hydroalcoholic hand sanitising gel).  
• Smoking, the use of tobacco inhalation devices, water pipes, hookahs, shisha or similar devices will not be allowed on public roads and in outdoor spaces, as long as it is not possible to guarantee that an interpersonal safety distance of 2 metres is kept. 
• Any reunion or meeting in spaces of people who do not live together should be restricted to a maximum of ten people, even if the safety distance can be guaranteed.

Specific measures:  

• Outdoors and in enclosed public spaces. You may not smoke or use tobacco inhalation devices when it is not possible to guarantee a 2-metre separation. Smoking is not permitted on public highways. 
• Public and/or group transport. Masks must be worn by adults and children over the age of six, except if you are disabled or have a respiratory condition. Seats will be assigned on tour buses. 
• Tourist accommodation. Capacity is restricted in common areas, at social activities and in group classes, as per the required social distancing. You will also come across served buffets, where food is plated individually, or self-service buffets, where there are separator screens in the food areas. 
• Active tourism. Open-air active tourism activities entail little risk and are usually run for small groups. Nonetheless, individual sports materials cannot be shared and specific cleaning and disinfection protocols are in place. 

 What personal protection measures must I take to prevent spreading the virus?

The Government of Canary Islands recommends that all citizens follow these personal protection measures: 

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or clean them with hydroalcoholic gel. 
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and then put the tissue in a bin. 
• Stay at a distance of at least 1.5 metres from anybody who doesn’t live with you (whether they have symptoms or not). 
• Wear your mask when you are outdoors or in an enclosed public space. 
• Any reunion or meeting in private spaces of people who do not live together should be restricted to a maximum of ten people, even if the safety distance can be guaranteed. 

If symptoms appear, call: 900 112 061

Remember that for any questions about tourist information you can call us at +34 928 811 762, write to our email info@turismolanzarote.com, or contact us through our social networks (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter). 

Everyone who comes on holiday to the Canary Islands must go through a health inspection. This inspection varies depending on your exact circumstances.

  What to do if you have symptoms compatible with COVID-19?

If you have symptoms such as cough, fever or respiratory difficulty or have been in contact with someone infected with COVID-19 remember that: 

• You must isolate yourself immediately in your accommodation, keeping a safe distance from other people and paying special attention to the established sanitary and hygiene measures. 
• Contact the COVID-19 information phone number authorised by the Canary Islands Government: +34 900 112 061 if you speak Spanish, or 112 for English, where you will be informed about how to proceed. 
• As what is most important is your health and well-being, if you do not have medical insurance, we will provide you with an AXA policy free of charge in the Canary Islands to cover all expenses relating to COVID-19. See everything that it covers here. 
• Authorised centres for COVID-19 tests

Authorised centres for COVID-19 tests in Lanzarote

What measures will I find at the airport and/or on board the aircraft? 

Remember that you must wear a mask and comply with all the safety measures imposed by the airline and the airport authorities while you are at the airport and throughout the flight. 

Whenever possible, we recommend that you check-in online to avoid unnecessary formalities at the airport. Remember that many airlines do not allow cabin bags other than a bag for personal use that fits underneath your seat. 

Can I move freely between the islands?

Of course. One of the great advantages of visiting the Canary Islands is that you can discover several islands on the same trip. The islands are all very different from each other, which makes the trip all the more interesting and enriching. 

Movement between the islands is fully reinstated at the moment, with daily connections that allow you to easily get from one island to any other, either by plane or by boat.  You can travel between the islands with airlines Binter and Canaryfly or shipping lines Fred Olsen, Armas, Biosfera Express and Líneas Romero. 

  If you have more questions about the new measures of the Canary Islands’ Government to limit the spread of Covid-19, please contact them by visiting the following website www.hellocanaryislands.com

Información actualizada sobre Coronavirus (COVID-19) internacional 

• Re-open EU: The European Union has set up a website and a mobile app that provides all the information you need to travel to each European Union member state, the requirements at each destination and other information required by tourists. The site is called “Re-open EU” and provides travellers with the procedures to follow before travelling to each destination.
• Official Canary Islands Gazette: Official Canary Islands Gazette. Resolution on preventive measures for the transition toward the new normal on Canary Islands

Up-to-date information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Spain

• Ministry of Health of the Government of Spain
• World Health Organisation
• Up-to-date information on the incidence rate in Canary Islands
• AENA (SPANISH AIRPORTS) INFO COVID-19

Connections by air, sea connectivity & accommodations list

• Connections by Air
• Marine transport
• List of open accommodations in Lanzarote