Lanzarote Info

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  • Lanzarote Airport update

    Lanzarote Airport update

    Thanks to Canarian Weekly

    As of Jan 2026

    Long queues and extended waiting times at passport controls in Canary Islands airports, including Lanzarote, are being described as a serious threat to the islands’ tourist image, according to the hotel industry. The new EES requirements began being rolled out on October 12, 2025, and have been causing issues at some EU airports.

    If you are a UK passport holder, check the entry requirements for Spain including the Canary islands here.

    Read the full article here.

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  • What if I need to leave Spain whilst waiting for a new TIE?

    What if I need to leave Spain whilst waiting for a new TIE?

    If you ever need to leave Spain while your residency is being renewed or while you’re waiting for a replacement TIE card, don’t panic.

    There are a few options if you are a non-EU including UK citizen. You can travel, but the steps you need to take depend on your specific situation.

    Sometimes you’ll need an Autorización de Regreso to re-enter Spain without issues. Other times, your resguardo (the official receipt from your renewal or replacement application) may be enough — but only in very specific circumstances. The regreso can be obtained at an Immigration Office in Spain.

    This is especially important now that EES is in force at Lanzarote.

    If you are a UK citizen with a green certificate, you should change this to a TIE as soon as possible.

    If you are an EU citizen, although you can enter and leave Spain freely, there are still rules you must follow if you are resident. Find out more here.

    A picture of an EU passport