Can I live and work in Gran Canaria?

If you plan to spend longer than three months in Gran Canaria, you need a long term work and residence visa. You have to apply for this kind of visa from your home country via a Spanish consulate. See this article for a useful summary of the paperwork you need to apply for a work and residence visa.



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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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A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,520.1$ (2,383.0€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 699.5$ (661.4€) without rent. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 52.0% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is, on average, 80.3% lower than in New York.

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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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Any foreigner can buy property in Spain, regardless of whether he is a resident of the country or not. To purchase, you must have an account with a Spanish bank and NIE – tax number of a foreigner.

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The official language spoken in Gran Canaria is Spanish. Other languages such as English, French and German are common in the island, for its big touristic activity.

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As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the official language is Spanish. However, as in the majority of countries, there are many people who speak English, the second most spoken language, and many people also understand German.

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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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Canaries are attractive for their prices (here you can find an apartment from 50,000 euros), preferential taxation and lack of seasonality. By law, foreign investors in Spain can buy and resell any property without restriction.

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Spain has a number of laws under which any foreigner can buy property to live in the country. Foreign capital is one of the best ways to supplement the state budget. Therefore, foreigners can easily buy houses while getting a good deal. The Canaries are in demand among holidaymakers by the sea.

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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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Non-EU citizens Foreigners nationals from outside the EU or other European Economic Area and Switzerland must go to the Oficina de Extranjería (Immigration Office) and apply for a residency permit. They must also prove that they can support themselves during their stay in the Islands.

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Depending on the visa type, and the number of dependants, your minimum income is determined. In calculating the proof of income for non-lucrative residency, you must have an annual income of 400% of IPREM in your bank account. The IPREM for 2023 is €600 per month.

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The Canary Islands are an excellent place for expat retirees, as they offer a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost compared to other European destinations, making it a popular choice for expats looking to live in the sunshine year-round and avoid the winter chill.

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The capital Las Palmas doubles as a municipality and is where the primary immigration office is located, therefore many people moving to Gran Canaria choose to live in the capital. The capital city supports the large expat community on the island and is also home to Las Canteras Beach (Playa de las Canteras).

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As an example, the Canaries are not part of the European VAT but instead they have a local consumer tax with a standard rate of 7% (much lower than the minimum 15% rate set by EU to each of their member states), besides this, without a doubt, the principal attraction for investors is that the region has by far the ...

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