COMING TO GRAN CANARIAIt is best to apply for a Shengen visa at least a month before you travel to Gran Canaria. If you plan to spend longer than three months in Gran Canaria, you need a long term work and residence visa. You have to apply for this kind of visa from your home country via a Spanish consulate.
How long can you stay in Gran Canaria?
Visiting Gran Canaria as a tourist.In every 180-day span, you may stay for up to 90 days.
How long can I live in Gran Canaria?
How can I move to Gran Canaria?
Moving to and Living in the Canary IslandsIf 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.
What is the cheapest Canary Island to buy property?
Even better, house prices in Las Canarias are fairly affordable, if you know where to look… the two cheapest Canary Islands to buy property are Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
Can I get my Social Security retirement if I live in another country?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security payments outside the U.S. as long as you are eligible for them. However, there are certain countries to which we are not allowed to send payments.