How long can an EU citizen stay in Tenerife?


How long can an EU citizen stay in Tenerife? In order to answer this question we are going to use the 90-day rule. This rule simply states that you can live in Spain without residency for a maximum of 90 days. After those 3 months, you need to either obtain a residence permit, or leave the country.


Can you stay longer than 90 days in Tenerife?

If you are a non-EEA national (including British) and wish to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days, you will need a visa. You should apply for the visa that suits your purpose from a Spanish Consulate in your home country.


What is the non resident income tax in Tenerife?

If you have had no tenants, then the income tax is calculated on on a ficticious income (normally 1.1% of the cadastral value). EU citizens currently pay 19% and non-EU citizens 24%. In this case, the declaration is made annually. You will have to pay these taxes every year, before December 31st.


What happens if you stay over 90 days in Tenerife?

Without becoming a legal resident in Spain, the 90-day rule is applicable, and you cannot extend your stay. So, for periods longer than 90 days, you will need a long-stay visa and a residence permit, which means you need to become a resident if you want to stay long-term in Spain.


Can I retire in Tenerife?

Yes, Americans can retire in Spain. Technically, you can enter the country and stay there for 90 days with an American passport. However, if you wish to spend more than 90 days there, you must get a visa.


Is it worth buying a house in Tenerife?

It is a very good place to buy property whether it be for investment purposes, a second home or even your primary residence in the sun. Otherwise known as the land of eternal spring due to the fantastic weather which very rarely drops below 20º C in the winter months.


Can I stay in Tenerife for 6 months?

If you are a non-EEA national (including British) and wish to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days, you will need a visa. You should apply for the visa that suits your purpose from a Spanish Consulate in your home country.


Is Spain removing the 90 day rule?

Spain currently does not have any plans of changing the 90-day rule. Technically, this rule is not under Spanish jurisdiction, as it is a rule that applies to the whole Schengen Area. So even if Spain wanted to change this rule, the change can only be initiated by authorities of the European Union.


How does the 90 180 day rule work?

According to the 90/180-day rule, non-EU/EEA nationals can stay in EU member states of the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. The rule applies to cumulative stays within the Schengen Area and is calculated backward from the date of entry.


How long can I stay in Tenerife if I own a property?

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.


What happens if I stay 91 days in Spain?

If you don't leave Spain after 90 days, you would be in an irregular situation. In other words, you would be in the country illegally. Thus, in the eyes of the immigration law, you would be committing a serious infraction that could result in significant penalties and/or fines.


Do I have to leave Europe after 90 days?

First, let's understand the rule: The Schengen law states that you can't stay in the Schengen Area for more than 90 days. If you do, you're subject to a fine and possibly deportation and being banned from re-entering the Schengen Area.


Can I stay in Canary Islands for more than 90 days?

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.


Can you still live in Tenerife after Brexit?

Can you still move to Spain after Brexit? Yes, you can – but you'll have to follow a new set of rules. Britain is now treated as a “third country” when it comes to moving to somewhere in the EU, which means that the process is a little more complicated than before.