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Corona test for Canary Islands holidaymakers

Updated: 1.11.2020


The Government of the Canary Islands has published the law on corona tests for tourists. It obliges tourists to undergo a corona test. By publishing the decree on Saturday 1 October 2020, it will come into force on 14 November 2020.


From 14 November 2020, tourists aged six years and over must present a negative corona test at check-in. The test result must not be older than 72 hours. The moment of arrival in the Canary Islands will apply. When carrying out the test at home, possible delays should therefore be taken into account. Antigen tests and PCR tests are accepted.


Holidaymakers must be informed about the new regulations while booking. They must actively agree to the conditions in future.


Residents do not have to present a test under certain circumstances. These include assuring that they are symptom-free and that they have not made any trips abroad within the last 15 days. They will then only have to fill in a form. Details have not yet been released.


This also applies to holidaymakers who have been on the islands for more than 15 days and wish to check into new accommodation, for example by travelling between the Canary Islands. However, for arrivals after 14 November, the initial test must then be presented.


According to the law, a tourist is a person who does not have a permanent residence or is not registered with the authorities and therefore does not have a NIE number.


Holidaymakers are only allowed to check in at the hotel, holiday flat or other tourist facilities if they can show a negative test result. Accommodations must refuse access if no test result can be presented. However, if a guest has not taken a test and wishes to check in at a time when the test centres are closed, the facility may still allow access. However, the guest then agrees to have a test done at the earliest possible time and to remain in the room or flat for that time.


The test results can be presented in digital or paper form. They must indicate the date and time of the test, the identity of the person tested, the laboratory data and the negative result.


At least 48 hours before the return home, the establishment must inform each tourist where a new test can be carried out. However, this is only relevant for visitors whose home countries require a negative result for entry.


Facilities must release the data to the health authorities if requested.


The cost of a test is paid by the traveller. However, tour operators may cover the costs.

Facilities must inform each tourist that the Spanish Corona app "Radar Covid" must be active throughout the entire stay. This can be downloaded free of charge from the usual app stores. Guests must therefore always carry the smartphone with them. The app must also remain active for 15 days after return.


The law on corona tests can be updated at any time.

All regulations can be adapted at any time depending on the development of the pandemic. We therefore recommend that you regularly check for updates.




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