Stay Rules & Visas
The 90/180 rule, EES, ETIAS, digital nomad and non-lucrative visas explained for long-stay visitors.
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Bringing Your Pet for a Winter in the Canary Islands
Bringing your dog or cat from the UK to the Canary Islands for winter: microchip, rabies, Animal Health Certificate, return rules and renting tips.
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Do You Need to Register (Empadronamiento) for a Long Stay?
Do winter visitors need to register on the padron in the Canary Islands? What empadronamiento is, when it matters and how to do it.
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What Happens If You Overstay in Spain? Fines and Bans
What happens if you overstay your 90 days in Spain? Fines, expulsion, Schengen entry bans, EES detection and how to avoid problems.
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Spain Digital Nomad Visa in the Canary Islands: Income and Process
Spain digital nomad visa 2026 in the Canary Islands: income threshold, requirements, application routes and tax.
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Spain Non-Lucrative Visa for Wintering Retirees
Spain non-lucrative visa 2026 for retirees: income requirements, health insurance, tax residency and whether it suits a winter stay.
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90/180 Rule for UK Citizens in the Canary Islands, with Calendar Examples
The 90/180 rule for UK citizens in the Canary Islands explained with real calendar examples, EES and how to count your days.
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ETIAS for the Canary Islands: Latest Status
Do you need ETIAS for the Canary Islands? Latest status, what ETIAS will be, timeline and why you should not pay any website yet.
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EES at Canary Islands Airports: What Long-Stay Visitors Should Expect
What the EU Entry/Exit System means at Canary Islands airports: registration, fingerprints, who it applies to and tips for long-stay visitors.
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How to Stay More Than 90 Days in the Canary Islands Legally
How UK and non-EU visitors can legally stay more than 90 days in the Canary Islands: visas, residency implications and alternatives.