Africa > Canaries: Covid-19 and Travel

Present Situation
Total cases: 13.7 millions
Active cases: 63 383
Recovered: 13.5 millions
Deaths: 118 183
Vaccination count: 41.3 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test is required for some travelers.
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Anyone can enter Spain.
Currently, there are no restrictions to travel to Spain, so it is unnecessary to present any health certificate or control form except for passengers from the People’s Republic of China.
All passengers arriving in Spain by air from the People’s Republic of China, must have an EU Digital COVID Certificate or equivalent (based on Commission Implementing Decisions EU Will open in a new window ) which can be:
a. A vaccination against COVID19 certificate
b. A certificate of SARSCoV2 diagnostic test
c. A COVID-19 recovery certificate
Passengers who do not have a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate or equivalent, must have a certificate of SARSCoV2 diagnostic test with negative result. The admitted tests will be:
a. Molecular nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), whose sample has been obtained within the 72 hours prior to departure.
b. Rapid antigen detection tests, whose sample has been obtained within the 24 hours prior to departure. The admitted tests are those authorized by the European Commission, which you can consult at the following link https://covid-19-diagnostics.jrc.ec.europa.eu/devices
Tests: Negative PCR test is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: No
Quarantine not required.
Information updated on 2023-01-27.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: No
Bars and restaurants are open.
Non-essential businesses and attractions in Spain are open
In some regions of Spain, providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result could be required to access certain public spaces, such as health facilities and nursing homes. Spain's Autonomous Communities can implement specific territorial regulations.
The use of a facemask is compulsory on all means of public transport for everyone aged six years or over.
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Allowed
Social distancing measure.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open