Tenerife Expat Insurance

09/01/2025

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05/01/2024

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11/08/2021

It appears a lot of people are being caught out with invalid U.K. passports for travelling. If you are in doubt use this link to check if you are ok or whether your passport needs to be renewed

https://check-passport-for-travel-to-europe.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Use this service to check if you need to renew your passport before travelling to Europe from 1 January 2021

06/08/2021

Just to advise/warn people with NHS digital vaccine certificates. Please be aware that the 2D code on the certificate expires after 30 days and needs to be renewed online. As printed on the Certificate:
To protect your data privacy the 2D
barcode expires after 30 days.
Please generate a new COVID-19
Pass to renew the barcode.

27/07/2021

For anyone travelling to the Canary Islands worried about contracting covid or testing positive prior to departure, who are staying in official regulated accommodation, e.g. hotels. This covid19 insurance policy incentive by the Canary Islands may put your mind at rest. You must have your own travel insurance as well, even if it does not include covid coverage.

https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/covid-19-travel-insurance-policy/

Below you can find all the details of the insurance policy offered by the Canary Islands to tourists who visit the archipelago. A free insurance policy that covers the main costs - of medical expenses, transportation and extension of stay – so that all you have to do is enjoy yourself. Contenido E...

02/07/2021

Sharing this useful link for those coming to the Canary Islands, which gives up-to-date information on entry regulations and tips and ideas on places to visit and excursions whilst here on holiday.

Contenido In the Canary Islands, we work intensely every day to ensure you can visit us in top conditions of safety, hygiene and quality. We currently have one of the lowest epidemiological indexes in Spain. If you’re having a holiday in the islands soon, here is some information that will be of i...

02/07/2021

Sharing this information about the current requirements for entry into Tenerife/Canary Islands and for your return into the UK as of 2nd July, 2021.

25/05/2021

For those travelling to the Canary Islands you will find up-to-date information on this link about what is required prior to your arrival. Please note that the Canary Islands have a different ruling on tests to those for mainland Spain. If in doubt also confirm with your tour operator/flight company/hotel.

Contenido In the Canary Islands, we work intensely every day to ensure you can visit us in top conditions of safety, hygiene and quality. We currently have one of the lowest epidemiological indexes in Spain. If you’re having a holiday in the islands soon, here is some information that will be of i...

14/05/2021

Anybody on private health insurance, who have not contributed into the Spanish social security system, who are waiting for their covid vaccine should go and register at their nearest local public health centre. You will need your passport, NIE/TIE, empadronamiento and if you have, your EHIC/EGIC card. Upon registering you will be issued a temporary health card and will be contacted with details of when and where to go for your vaccine.

18/03/2021

If you are uncertain about the current covid rules for the Canary Islands, you may find this link helpful.
https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/coronavirus/

HELLO!