Entry Requirements for Tenerife
As part of Spain, Tenerife is within the EU and the Schengen area. The entry requirements differ, depending on whether you are travelling to Tenerife from another Schengen member state, an EU country that is not part of the Schengen area, or a third country.
Health controls:
Covid health controls for arrivals from EU- or Schengen-countries were lifted in June 2022.
Covid health controls for passengers arriving from third countries were discontinued from 21/10/2022.
Tenerife Entry Requirements for Citizens of Non-EU / Non-Schengen countries
Since the end of the Brexit transition period on 31/12/2020, this includes the UK.
Passport
You will need a passport to be able to travel to Tenerife. It is important to check the age and expiry date to ensure that it is valid for travel. Your passport has to meet two criteria:
- Valid for 3 months or more after the day you leave Tenerife. Please check the expiry date of your passport.
AND - Less than 10 years old when you travel to Tenerife. This is calculated from the date of issue.
Please note:
If your passport was renewed early, some additional months may have been added to its expiry date. Your passport may therefore still be valid for 3 months on the day of your return from Tenerife, but may already be more than 10 years old from the date of issue. Please check in good time before you travel that your passport fulfils both criteria.
The above information is based on the advice from the European Union website. Some airlines are currently requesting passport validity of 6 months or more at the time of travel, so please double-check your airline’s requirements.
Visa
The visa requirements for Tenerife will vary, depending on your nationality. Citizens of many countries do not currently require a visa if they visit Tenerife as a tourist for short trips. These countries include
- The United Kingdom
- The United States
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- amongst many others
Please see the European Union website for a full list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement.
If you are travelling to Tenerife from one of the above-mentioned countries, the following rules apply:
- You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- However, if you are also visiting other EU countries, you will need to check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries you visit, in any given 180-day period.
- Different rules apply for business travel and longer stays.
If you do require a visa, you will need to apply for this at the Spanish embassy in your country of residence prior to travelling to Tenerife.
Additional requirements
If you are visiting Tenerife as a tourist from a non-EU / non-Schengen country, you may also be asked to provide proof of the following:
- a return ticket
- the address of your accommodation in Tenerife
- sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Tenerife (currently, this equals € 100 per day)
Tenerife Entry Requirements for Citizens of Non-Schengen EU countries
Passport
A valid passport or national identity card is required for entry.
Visa
Due to the freedom of movement agreement within the EU, a visa is not required.
This currently applies to the following countries
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, Romania
Tenerife Entry Requirements for Citizens of Schengen EU countries
Passport / ID Card
EU citizens who are travelling within the Schengen area are not usually required to show a passport or national identity card for travel. However, you will still need to bring one of these documents with you, as foreigners who are on Spanish territory are obligated to carry valid proof of identity with them.
Visa
Due to the freedom of movement agreement within the EU, no visa is required.
This currently applies to the following countries
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland
Lost Passport
If you have lost your passport whilst in Tenerife you will need to call your embassy or consulate.
Further information
For more information, please also see the European Union website and the website of the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
