According to the latest news, there are changes for this summer in the requirements for traveling to Fuerteventura and the entire Canary archipelago. We are obviously talking about the changes to health restrictions regarding the current situation related to Covid-19.

Next, we will tell you what are the requirements you need to respect if you want to go to Fuerteventura or any of the Canary Islands. Don’t forget to read the entire post, as there are some exceptions and you may find yourself in some of them.

Requirements for traveling to Fuerteventura due to the Covid-19 situation

Given the steadily increasing pace of vaccinations administered and the general improvement in the pandemic situation, the government of the Canary Islands has decided to change the health control requirements for travel to Fuerteventura and the rest of the islands for this summer.

Before this change, each traveler had to submit a negative PCR test carried out within 72 hours prior to entering the Canary Islands. However, things have changed. Read on and find out everything!

Requirements for traveling to Fuerteventura: Domestic travelers

From 00:00 on 10 May 2021 to 00:00 on 31 July 2021, all domestic travelers (excluding children under the age of 6) traveling to the Canary Islands from any of the cities in Spanish territory must carry out a PDIA (Active Infection Diagnostic Test) for SARS-COV-2, a PCR or a rapid test. The test result must be negative and must be taken 72 hours prior to your arrival.

Exceptions! This measure does not concern:

  1. Persons who call on the Canary Islands but whose final destination is none of the islands of the Canary archipelago.
  2. Travelers who have been outside the Canary Islands for less than 72 hours.
  3. Those who have an official document proving that they already have two doses of the vaccine within the past 8 months.
  4. People who have taken at least one dose 15 days prior to travel and within the previous 4 months.
  5. Travelers who prove they survived Covid-19 less than 6 months ago.

Requirements for traveling to Fuerteventura: international travelers

As of June 7, 2021, anyone who comes to Spain from a country at risk in terms of Covid-19 is required to:

  • Complete and electronically sign a health check form (FCS) before traveling to the Canary Islands.
  • Undergo a health check at the airport consisting of temperature measurement (fever means body temperature equal to or greater than 37.5 ºC and visual verification of the absence of symptoms).
  • In addition, those over the age of 12 must meet at least one of the following requirements:
  1. Vaccination certificate stating that the holder has received a vaccine against COVID-19. A full vaccination schedule will be required, with the last dose administered at least 14 days prior to entry to Spain. Any vaccine authorized for marketing by the European Union (European Medicines Agency, EMA) and WHO will be accepted.
  2. Certificate indicating the negative result of a Diagnostic Test for active COVID-19 infection that the holder has performed. Antigen tests and NAAT tests (PCR, TMA, LAMP) performed no more than 48 hours before arrival in Spain will be accepted. Travelers from the UK will only be eligible for NAAT tests.
  3. Certificate certifying the holder’s recovery from COVID-19, issued at least 11 days after the first positive NAAT test (PCR, TMA, LAMP). The certificate is valid for 180 days.

Current situation in the Canary Islands regarding Covid-19

At the moment, the situation in the Canary Islands regarding the pandemic is stable. Most of the islands are on alert level 1. Fuerteventura is on level 2 while Tenerife is on level 3.

On the other hand, the vaccination rate is good in the Canary archipelago, as there are already 300,000 people who have two doses of the vaccine and more than 700,000 people with at least one dose.

Cancellation and refund policy

If you have booked one of our courses or a surf camp package, Surfintrip will give you the option to cancel your booking. Cancellation will be possible when you want and, for this, you will have to write an email to booking@surfintrip.com or contact us via the Surfintrip website. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • In case of restrictions directly caused by the Covid-19 (flights cancellations, borders closed, lockdown etc.), you will receive full refund (100%) of the deposit;
  • The cancellation made within 60 days before the start date of the service, you will receive full refund of the deposit;
  • The cancellation made between 59 and 45 days before the date of beginning of the service, you will be charged 50% on the amount of the deposit;
  • The cancellation made between 44 and the day of beginning of the service, you will be charged 100% of the amount of the deposit.

We hope that all this information has been useful to you and that you can embark on your trip taking into account the requirements for traveling to Fuerteventura and the rest of the islands.

And if you are thinking of traveling to Fuerteventura but have not yet booked any of our services, click on the following link and you will find all the surf courses in Fuerteventura with surfintrip.com. Come and visit us this summer, we can’t wait to meet you! See you soon!