Can EU citizens live in Canary Islands?

Citizens of EU countries who wish to stay or establish their residence in Spain for over three months are required to apply for a registration certificate or an EU Citizen Family-member Residency Card. This should be presented at the Office for Foreigners in the province of intended stay or residence.



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How long can a US citizen stay in the Canary Islands? A temporary residency allows you to stay on the islands for between 90 days and five years. Permits for less than five years can be renewed every year at the subject's request.

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EU, EEA and Swiss nationals who do not have a work contract with a local or national company, are not employed, or work for foreign companies must prove they have sufficient income to live on the islands. They must also have private health insurance.

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Anyone with a sufficient motive or connection can become a resident of the Canary Islands. However, if you have decided to spend a long time in the Canary Islands, you will need a residency permit.

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In order to answer this question we are going to use the 90-day rule. This rule simply states that you can live in Spain without residency for a maximum of 90 days. After those 3 months, you need to either obtain a residence permit, or leave the country.

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Staying in Spain for Longer than 90 Days If you want to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days for a 180-day period, you need to look into other migration pathways: Work visa. Non- EU citizens who want to stay in Spain for more than 90 days may apply for a work visa if they have found employment there.

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Anyone with a sufficient motive or connection can become a resident of the Canary Islands. However, if you have decided to spend a long time in the Canary Islands, you will need a residency permit.

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In reality, the Canary Islands cost of living is not as high as many people think. To get a non-lucrative residency visa to stay in Spain long-term, you only need a passive income of €2,151 per month. This budget will easily cover your costs for a comfortable life on whichever island you choose.

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Even better, house prices in Las Canarias are fairly affordable, if you know where to look… the two cheapest Canary Islands to buy property are Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

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The UK is now treated as a 'third-country' in the EU, which means British citizens are now subject to the immigration rules of any EU country they wish to live in. If you want to move to Spain from the UK, you will need to apply for a visa and a permit.

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Can you still move to Spain after Brexit? Yes, you can – but you'll have to follow a new set of rules. Britain is now treated as a “third country” when it comes to moving to somewhere in the EU, which means that the process is a little more complicated than before.

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Living in the Canary Islands is affordable. It's cheaper than the UK in a heap of aspects. For example, data from Numbeo suggests rental prices in the Canary Islands are 73.28% lower than in London, on average. Groceries are kinder to the bank balance too.

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The pro and cons of moving to the different Canary Islands include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.
  • Tenerife – Best for everyone including British Expats. ...
  • Fuerteventura – Best for beaches and great value properties. ...
  • Gran Canaria – Best for laid-back holiday homes.


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In reality, the Canary Islands cost of living is not as high as many people think. To get a non-lucrative residency visa to stay in Spain long-term, you only need a passive income of €2,151 per month. This budget will easily cover your costs for a comfortable life on whichever island you choose.

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It is also known as the Meridian Island, and Valverde is its capital. 8 Graciosa – The smallest inhabited island of the Canaries in terms of area and population, being only 29 km² in size and having a population of approx. 735 (2018). Its capital is Caleta de Sebo, and it's a few kilometres to the north of Lanzarote.

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Citizens of a Member State of the European Union and family members who are not EU Member State nationals acquire the right of permanent residence in Spain if they have lived there legally for a continuous period of five years.

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The short-stay visa only allows you to reside in Spain for up to 90 days at a time out of every 180 days, or a maximum of around 180 days a year. This is fine if your trips will be no longer than three months at a time, no more than twice a year.

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