How Much Does a Spearfishing License Cost in Tenerife, Canary Islands?
Is a license obtained in Tenerife valid across Fuerteventura, La Palma, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote?
- To get your spearfishing license (permit for speargun hunting):
- 1. Step One: Undergo a Medical Examination.
- Having recently completed this myself, I'll walk you through the process:
- You'll need to visit an occupational health doctor.
- Greet the receptionist warmly and inform her you're applying for a spearfishing license.
- The fee for this examination is 35E.
- The examination itself takes approximately 20 minutes.
- The doctor will inquire about your general health.
- If you find yourself unsure of the medical terms the doctor uses, don't worry. Not everyone is familiar with them! There's usually a computer with Google Translate on the desk to help bridge any language gaps. The doctor will listen to your lungs with a stethoscope.
- Next, I was asked to remove my shoes and lie down on the examination couch.
- The doctor asked if I had consumed coffee or energy drinks.
- He chuckled, but thankfully, my test results were fine.
- I'd suggest avoiding energy drinks before your examination.
- The doctor then attached suction cups with wires to my chest and around my heart area.
- The machine was switched on, and after a few minutes, the printer produced several sheets of paper with zig-zag patterns. The doctor reviewed them and confirmed that my health condition permitted me to apply for a spearfishing license using a speargun.
- 2. Step Two: Visit the Local Authority Office. This felt like a municipal or town council office.
- The next crucial step at the office is to book an appointment.
- Information on which phone number to call will be provided at the information desk.
- The attendant informed me which number I needed to dial. Without this, you won't be able to join the queue.
- Official communication in Tenerife is in Spanish. It's a good idea to have a few Spanish phrases prepared, explaining why you're there and what you need to accomplish. This part can be amusing, but we managed to communicate!
- I received a number that I needed to watch for on the monitor.
- After greeting the official, I presented my medical documents and ID card.
- I was given a form to pay.
- The license fee is 28E.
- The payment must be made at a bank.
- I couldn't pay with my card because I didn't have a Spanish national bank card.
- I had to make a cash payment.
- Cash payments at banks are accepted until 10:00 AM in some banks and until 11:00 AM in others. This practice is consistent across all banks.
- After payment, the attendant printed my license, which is valid for 3 years and honoured on other Canary Islands.
- Below are photos with descriptions:
- Doctor: The clinic where you'll have your medical examination.
- Office: Where you can obtain your spearfishing license/permit.
- Bank: Where you can make a "cash" payment for your spearfishing license.
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