Moving to The Canary Islands

If you are moving to The Canary Islands, 
Hunts International has the local knowledge
and experience to tailor the move to your individual
needs.

Hunts International can offer you a door to door
service to The Canary Islands, and can either ship
your effects by shared load or by full container load. In addition we can offer a door to door airfreight service. Our agents in The Canary Islands will arrange customs clearance, and deliver and unpack the effects, including removal of debris on day of delivery.

Interesting facts about The Canary Islands
• Two cities share the status of being capitals – Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de The Canary Islands.
• Four out of Spain's thirteen natural parks are located on the Canary Islands.
• The Canary Islands still have some active volcanoes.
• Renewable energy plays an important role in the Canary Islands. El Hierro will be 100% self-sufficient in renewable energies in a few years, and the airport of La Palma is completely powered by wind energy.
Moving To And Living In The Canary Islands
• If you are moving to the Canary islands from another EU or EEA country, you won't need a visa to enter the islands. If you are staying permanently, you'll need to obtain a residence permit and an NIE card which will be issued by the immigration service and is needed to file taxes, open a bank account, etc.
• If you are moving to the Canary Islands with your children, you'll also have to think about schooling. The bigger islands, such as The Canary Islands, Tenerife and The Canary Islands have a number of international schools, some of which even cover the British National Curriculum. If you are planning to stay in the Canary Islands or Spain permanently, you could also think about enrolling your children in a Spanish-speaking school, which will contribute to their quicker integration.
• The official language of the Canary Islands is Spanish, and it is recommended that you learn at least some basic Spanish, as English is not as widely spoken as in some other Western European countries.