Are there any special procedures to complete before travelling to Lanzarote?
Yes. There are two procedures:
- No more than 72 hours before you travel (only if you will be staying in tourist accommodation):Test to diagnose active COVID-19 infection with negative result. This must be submitted when you check into your chosen tourist accommodation.
- No more than 48 hours before you travel (only if you are travelling from outside Spain):Health control form (FCS form) which you must complete and sign telematically before you travel to Lanzarote. Get your form and sign it on the Spanish Travel Healthsite or the Android or iOs apps. When you have signed it, you will get a QR code which you must present when you reach Lanzarote (both the digital and printed forms are valid). Remember you must complete a separate form for each journey and person.
In any case, it is extremely important you check your operator or airline’s conditions before travelling to Lanzarote.
Must I have a test before I travel to the island?
No, the test is only mandatory to stay at tourist acommodation in the island and you must have the test no more than 72 hours before travelling.
However, to safeguard the health of tourists and residents, and given that in Lanzarote we have succeeded in significantly lowering the rate of infection, we recommend and would appreciate you having at least an antigen test before you travel. It is the only way that we can all keep travelling.
Do I need a certificate? What kind of proof do I need?
You need a paper or digital certificate to prove that you have had a diagnostic test. This must include the date and time that the test was administered, the person’s identifying data, the authorised verification centre and the negative test result.
How about children?
There is no requirement for children under 6 years to present a negative diagnostic test.
I have had the coronavirus and I am immune. Do I need to have a test, too?
Yes. People who have had the coronavirus must also submit the negative result of a diagnostic test administered no more than 72 hours in advance.
I am travelling from another Spanish region. Do I need to have a diagnostic test to be able to stay in tourist accommodation in Lanzarote?
Yes. You must provide the negative results of a test administered no more than 72 hours ago.
I’m travelling to the islands but I’m staying in my own holiday home or in a friend or relative’s home.
In this case there is no need, but we recommend you at least have an antigen test before you travel in the interests of everyone’s health.
I am resident in Canaries. Do I need to submit a negative test certificate to stay in tourist accommodation in Canaries?
No, you only need to prove you are a resident of Canaries and make a responsible declaration that you have not left Canary Islands during the 15 days before you arrive at the accommodation and have not experienced symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 during that period.
I am going to be in the islands for a long time. Must I have a test every time I change accommodation?
No, you only need to provide that you arrived in Canary Islands more than 15 days ago by showing your travel documents and that you have not experienced symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 during that period.
Must I have a test before I leave Canary Islands?
No, but you may be asked for one when you reach your destination. We recommend you always check the requirements and recommendations in your country of origin.
Will I be able to have a test in the island before I leave?
Of course. There are top-level health facilities in Lanzarote. Your accommodation will tell you the nearest place where you can get a certified diagnostic test.
