VoyaggoraTravel LiveGovernment advisories for Canary Islands
Government of Canada
CA 1 · Normal precautionsExercise normal security precautions
Latest change: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Sep 24, 2026
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Canary Islands
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
The Canary Islands are an Autonomous community of Spain.
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) began operations on October 12, 2025.
The EES is an automated registration system for travellers from countries outside the European Union or the Schengen area. You will be required to register through this system upon arrival at the border of any of the 29 countries in the Schengen area.
You won’t need to take any action before you travel. The EES will collect information about your trip as well as your facial image and fingerprints.
Useful links
- Travelling to Europe
- Entry/Exit System (EES) – European Union
Schengen area
Spain is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.
Member states may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal border crossings within the Schengen area. You may be required to pass through immigration controls when entering Spain, even if arriving from another Schengen area country. Verify if border controls are in effect before you travel to Spain.
If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) before your departure.
When you enter the Schengen area, the Entry/Exit System (EES) collects information about your trip as well as your facial image and fingerprints. You don’t need to take any action before you travel.
Useful links
- Schengen area
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Travelling to Europe
- Entry/Exit System (EES) – European Union
- Temporary Reintroduction of Border Control – European Commission
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Business visa: not required
Student visa: required
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Sep 24, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first.
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 112 Spanish system; police 091/092, fire 080/085 also valid
- Plugs: type C, F
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: generally safe
- Calling code: +34
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: medium. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Canarias Spanish
Essential phrases in Spanish
| Hello | Hola | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Gracias | |
| Help! | ¡Ayuda! | |
| Where is the hospital? | ¿Dónde está el hospital? | |
| I need the police | Necesito a la policía | |
| I need a doctor | Necesito un médico | |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta? | |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 0.88 EUR · 1 euro ≈ 1.00 EUR
Central-bank reference rate for Sep 28, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
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