PCR test before travel to Fue

[windermeregolfer]

Further Update released by the FCDO this afternoon December 15th - 

FCDO Link

If you’re travelling to the Canary Islands, local authorities have announced that a negative COVID-19 antigen test is also valid, as well as a PCR, TMA or LAMP test. You can find further information from the Canary Island Tourism Authority and check entry requirements with your travel provider prior to travel. Regulated tourist accommodation providers on the Canary Islands require all travellers aged 6 years and over, to present a negative COVID-19 test on check-in, taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. The same test used on entry to the Canary Islands may be used, providing you check-in within 72 hours of the test being taken.

[Rome77]

This is an update to my previous post about PCR test options at Gatwick and Heathrow. 

Our family of four booked a stay at Hilton Gatwick for £309, all tests included. We did the tests yesterday and got the test certificates early this morning. All tests negative, so now we're finally ready to fly out to our place in Fuerteventura now. A very busy flight, but we're masked up pretty well so fingers crossed we won't pick up anything on our way! Such a huge effort to travel, but a couple of relaxing weeks in the sun should make it all worthwhile

Feel free to ask me if you have any questions regarding our PCR test experience. Procedures seem to change frequently though, so if you are considering this option then I strongly suggest calling the hotel directly at +44 1293518080.

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

Earlier today I read an online article that stated that Spanish nationals coming to the Canaries from the Peninsular would need to start showing negative tests again, or double vac certs, or proof of recent recovery, starting I think early December. I can't find the article now but if anyone else can, please post it. It also contained some stuff about non EU travellers (ie British).

[Captain Sensible]

I read this article Tamara. https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/cov...ic-flights

[gattaca66]

This, I believe, is the boletín in question. It makes it clear that during the period covered those travelling to Spain from ‘high risk’ countries will have to show a negative COVID test, regardless of vaccination status. Another boletín issued today states that for the same period, the month of December, non-residents coming into Spain will have to have been double-vaccinated. Non-double vaccinated visitors will not be admitted, even with a negative test. Applies to over-12s.

Boletín: https://boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE...KoqGlu2LZI

[cjm]

I can't see where it says that. As I read it you have to present one of three controls, vax certificate, test certificate, recovery certificate.

Passengers from countries or areas at risk, considered as such based on the assessment of their epidemiological situation at all times, will be required to certify one of the following health requirements:

a) Certificate confirming that the holder has received a vaccine against COVID-19 (vaccination certificate).

b) Certificate that indicates the result of a Diagnostic Test for Active COVID-19 Infection that the holder has performed (diagnostic certificate).

c) Certificate confirming that the holder has recovered from COVID-19 (recovery certificate).

[gattaca66]

I can't see where it says that. As I read it you have to present one of three controls, vax certificate, test certificate, recovery certificate.

Passengers from countries or areas at risk, considered as such based on the assessment of their epidemiological situation at all times, will be required to certify one of the following health requirements:

a) Certificate confirming that the holder has received a vaccine against COVID-19 (vaccination certificate).

b) Certificate that indicates the result of a Diagnostic Test for Active COVID-19 Infection that the holder has performed (diagnostic certificate).

c) Certificate confirming that the holder has recovered from COVID-19 (recovery certificate).

So many boletins out today, not only near-impenetrable in translation, but also the same in the original Spanish! This news article sums it up, and contains a link to the relevant boletín : https://www.guidetocanaryislands.com/uk-...ecember-1/

[cjm]

Agreed Gattacca66, getting a straight answer about anything at the moment is near impossible. Although I'm vaccinated our trip in October was quite stressful and it confirms my decision after that trip that it's just not worth the stress at the moment. Don't know how many others will react the same way but I suspect lots of people will be put off travelling for Christams and New Year which will undoubtedly affect the Canaries. Total disaster.