Canary Islands

Emigrating to the Canary Islands

This Spanish archipelago is not only very popular as a holiday destination, but we also increasingly see people who permanently close the door behind them in the Netherlands and leave for the Spanish sun. The Canary Islands are an autonomous state within Spain. This means that not only the moving rules are different, but also, for example, taxes. In short; enough interesting information to optimally prepare you for an emigration. Are you reading along?

Why do people choose for Gran Canaria?

The subtropical climate with favorable year-round temperatures is a major reason why many choose to move to one of these eight islands. What's your reason for relocating? We’ll give you ten reasons to move to this autonomous part of Spain:

10 reasons to move to these Spanish islands

The subtropical climate with pleasant temperatures all year round.
Living in a paradise outside Europe, but still part of Europe.
Excellent flight connections with the Netherlands and mainland Spain.
The cost of living is lower than in Spain (on land), partly because VAT on things like fuel is also lower.
The relaxed lifestyle and atmosphere that pervades the islands.
Many self-employed professionals who can work remotely are leaving the Netherlands.
Retirees are increasingly choosing the Canary Islands.
A paradise for water sports enthusiasts.
The Spanish food and drink culture is amazing.
A great base for entrepreneurs focusing on Africa. Significant investments are being made by companies, and Tenerife, for example, is seen as Europe’s launching pad to emerging African nations.

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Transport possibilities

We offer you four moving options:

Excellent: Completely carefree — you choose the moving dates! Everything is arranged for you, from moving boxes to packing, loading, and unloading.

Comfort: The quality of a certified moving company, but still affordable moving. To reduce costs, various household goods are combined.

Regular: Good option if you plan to help with moving tasks, but still want the most important moving activities to be guaranteed.

Budget: We take care of transportation, you arrange the rest!

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How to emigrate without stress?

Families, pensioners, entrepreneurs. We have had the pleasure of moving all of them to this Spanish island group. And do you know what we noticed? Afterwards, they hadn't thought that so much bureaucracy would be involved in an emigratie overzee. Again; the Canary Islands are completely different from Spain in terms of emigration. Just think of importing your household effects, the move that goes by sea instead of land, taxes and paperwork. We are happy to take care of the entire moving process for you with a permanent contact person. From door to door, from beginning to end.

To take into account...

These are the documents you’ll need to register with a municipality in the Canary Islands:

Registration form (available from your local municipality)
Copy of passport or ID
Your NIE number (Foreigner Identification Number in Spain)
Copy of rental or purchase contract
Proof of residence, such as a gas, water, or electricity bill

Also, remember to arrange health insurance. Are you employed? Then you’re automatically covered through the Seguridad Social, with your employer also paying your health premium. Make sure to check if you have standard health insurance, which is comparable to the Dutch basic insurance and usually covers you at the Centro de Salud (outpatient care) in your area. It’s recommended to also consider private health insurance. This offers more options and often shorter wait times by giving you access to a variety of healthcare providers.

The Canary Islands have special customs rules. Although the islands are part of Spain, they do not belong to the EU in customs terms. This gives them a special status, which is beneficial for you as an emigrant! You don’t have to pay 21% VAT on moving and transport costs.

Ready to start your Spanish dream?

These are your benefits if you choose us. Halo helps you with:

A completely worry-free moving experience towards your Spanish dream;
Packing and unpacking of your moving boxes by professional movers;
All furniture is securely packed for sea transport by our experienced packing team, ensuring nothing gets damaged during the overseas journey;
Your valuable belongings will be safely transported to your new home;
Your specific moving wishes will be carefully checked and fulfilled throughout the emigration process;
We’ll schedule the move together so that it aligns perfectly with your expectations;
You’ll have one dedicated contact person for all your questions and concerns. He or she will take care of everything for you, including updates during the process, coordination with local partners, and handling issues along the way as storage of furniture or a simple parking permit.