Authorities in the Canaries have agreed new entry protocols for tourist visitors, which will come into effect on 14 November.

It comes after the UK government last month announced a quarantine-free Canary Islands travel corridor.

From 14 November, those travelling to the Canaries to stay in tourist accommodation must be able to produce certification of a negative Covid test taken no more than 72 hours before travel.

Travellers must also, no more than 48 hours before travel, complete a health control form (akin to the UK passenger locator form) and present it and/or the QR code on the completed form.

Certification can be paper or digital, but must include the date and time of the test, confirmation of the negative result and where it was taken, and the traveller’s identity.

There is no requirement for children under the age of seven to be certified Covid negative.

The FCDO updated its advice on Tuesday (3 November) to reflect the changes. "From 14 November until further notice, if you’re travelling to the Canary Islands and are booked into regulated tourist accommodation, you will be obliged to: produce an official negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours earlier when checking in to your accommodation; and download and activate the Radar Covid notification app throughout your stay on the islands, and for 15 days after your return home."

Arrivals may also be subject to temperature checks and/or visual health assessments, and will be expected to abide by local Covid rules – including those on the wearing of masks, social distancing, and hand and respiratory hygiene.

Further information on local Covid rules are available from the Hello Canary Islands website, which is run by Turismo de Islas Canarias.