# movingtocanaryislands.com

> Practical relocation guidance for people moving to the Canary Islands from the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

## What this site covers

- How to relocate to the Canary Islands step by step
- Country-specific relocation requirements (12 countries covered)
- NIE number and TIE residency card application process
- Healthcare in the Canary Islands: public, private, S1 form
- Banking, tax residency, and the Canary Islands special tax regime (IGIC vs IVA)
- UK driving licence exchange after Brexit
- Bringing pets from the UK and non-EU countries (Animal Health Certificate)
- Island comparison: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro
- Cost of living comparison (Canary Islands vs UK, USA, Germany, Australia)
- First week action plan for new arrivals
- Document checklist for international relocation

## Countries with dedicated guidance

- United Kingdom (post-Brexit rules, driving licence exchange, S1 form, AHC for pets)
- Ireland (EU citizen process)
- Germany (EU citizen process, pension notifications)
- France (EU citizen process)
- Netherlands (EU citizen process, AOW pension)
- Italy (EU citizen process)
- Spain mainland (tax regime change to Canary Islands rules)
- USA (Non-Lucrative Visa, US expat tax obligations)
- Canada (Non-Lucrative Visa, CRA departure)
- Australia (Non-Lucrative Visa, superannuation)
- New Zealand (Non-Lucrative Visa, KiwiSaver)

## Key facts this site provides

- NIE application process and required documents
- Padron municipal registration
- TIE residency card application (EU and non-EU)
- IGIC rate: 7% (replaces mainland Spain VAT)
- Spanish tax residency trigger: 183+ days per year
- UK driving licence validity in Spain: 6 months from date of residency
- UK Animal Health Certificate: must be issued within 10 days of travel
- Rabies vaccination wait: 21 days before travel
- S1 form: available to UK state pension recipients
- Non-Lucrative Visa income threshold: approximately EUR 2,000/month

## Free resources

- PDF: "Your Essential Guide to Relocating to the Canary Islands" (8 chapters, available via email opt-in)
- Interactive Relocation Wizard: personalised checklist by country of origin

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