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Can I live permanently in Lanzarote?

If you're thinking of purchasing a property, a car or relocating to live in Lanzarote, you're going to need an NIE. This will be your tax and identification number on the island. For those of you starting a new life, you'll need help applying for residency in Lanzarote or a TIE.



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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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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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EU Citizens have a right to live and work here. For those living in countries outside the EU, you will need a Visa to come to the island to work. There are jobs in Lanzarote, but the job market isn't as sophisticated as you might be used to.

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The Climate is Amazing in Lanzarote Practically All Year Round. Lanzarote island life is probably made for you if you hate winter and you are always trying to escape the cold. Here in Lanzarote the lowest daytime temperature level is around 23 ° in winter so even winter resembles spring!

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Packing up your belongings and moving to a new country may seem a little daunting at first. However, with some help and advice from people who know the island, moving to Lanzarote can be a stress-free process - well, as stress-free as finding a new forever home can be anyway!

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HAVING SUFFICIENT ECONOMIC FUNDS. This is the main and most important requirement. You will need to demonstrate the possession of over 27.000€ in a bank account (income from a pension can also count towards this capital criteria) in order to accredit that you can sustain yourself in Lanzarote. PRIVATE HEALTH CONTRACT.

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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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Lanzarote's Cost of Living versus Mainland Spain On average rent prices are 23% less than in mainland Spain. Generally Lanzarote's consumer prices are 21% lower than Spain. Prices in Lanzarote restaurants are 27% lower than mainland Spain. Prices in Lanzarote's supermarkets are generally 14% lower than Spain.

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If you're wanting to escape to a life in the spectacular Spanish sunshine, there's no better place for it (and we promise that we're not just saying that). Lanzarote has been labelled as one of the best Canary Islands for family life, so there's no wonder that so many expats dream of relocating here.

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Very High Rental Potential: Long and Short Term Another great benefit of buying property in Lanzarote is the high rental potential. With so many tourists visiting the island each year, there is a high demand for holiday rentals.

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Even if you own a property in Spain, you're still entitled to stay for only 90 days in a 180-day period without applying for a residence permit or a visa.

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Lanzarote in winter The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!

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The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!

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Lanzarote in winter During this time of year, it may rain occasionally in some areas of the island, although generally rainfall is still low. The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, when temperatures are between 13 and 22 degrees, with an average temperature of 19 degrees - so not very cold at all!

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YES, this beautiful island is a very safe place to visit as long as you use your common sense and don't do anything illegal like buying drugs or driving a car while inebriated. See our dedicated guide for the best places to stay in Lanzarote.

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Lanzarote and the Canary Islands enjoy a unique Duty Free tax status within the European Union. As a result, items such as alcohol, tobacco and perfume are considerably cheaper here than in mainland Spain or the rest of Europe.

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