Do I need a visa to go to Tenerife?


Do I need a visa to go to Tenerife? Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.


Is Tenerife classed as Spain?

Tenerife has been part of Spain since 1496. Tenerife is also a province of Spain and is therefore part of the European Union and belongs therefore to Europe.


What documents do I need to travel to Tenerife?

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.


How long can you stay in Tenerife without a visa?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.


Can I go to Tenerife without visa?

Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.


Is Tenerife in the Schengen zone?

The Schengen Area includes the Atlantic islands belonging to Spain and Portugal, such as the Canaries (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa) and Madeira. However, most overseas regions and territories are not part of the Schengen Area.


Do I need travel insurance to go to Tenerife from UK?

British citizens should travel with a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which can be used in Tenerife. This will cover any necessary treatments you may receive at public healthcare centres or hospitals on your trip.


Do I need a European health card for Tenerife?

Because the Canary Islands are part of Spain, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will cover you for emergency State-run healthcare while you're on holiday there. The UK is still participating in the EHIC/GHIC scheme even though it is not part of the European Union.


Can I travel to Tenerife with EU ID card?

Tenerife is a Spanish territory and therefore all passport and residency rules are the same as on the Spanish mainland. European Union citizens can travel to Tenerife with national ID cards alone.