Are you thinking of taking the plunge and starting a new life in Tenerife, either to work, retire, or just provide a better life for you or your family? Perhaps you have already moved to Tenerife but are struggling with the bureaucracy, paperwork or the language? Then look no further. Tenerife Guru’s RESIDENTS section is your ultimate guide to Living in Tenerife or Moving to Tenerife.
It has been painstakingly researched and written to help fill in those blanks. It covers everything that English-speaking residents in Tenerife might need to know, regardless of whether you have just arrived or are already a long-term resident.
Can’t find information you are looking for? Then let us know and we’ll write about it! The site is relatively new and we are constantly adding new material. However, the more feedback and suggestions we receive, the quicker we can improve the site.
Legalising / Apostilling a Spanish Document
Updated: 28 June 2023 Before accepting various legal documents or certificates that originated overseas, most foreign countries will insist on the document first being legalised with an apostille. This is a procedure recognised by most countries worldwide, whereby the authenticity of the document (but not the truth of the contents)
Residencia in Tenerife for EU Nationals (Not U.K. Nationals)
UPDATES ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR EU APPLICANTS FOLLOWING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ONLINE RESIDENCIA APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS (APPLY HERE) ARE NOW BACK UP AND RUNNING AFTER THE CORONAVIRUS SHUTDOWN. HOWEVER, APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY IS RUNNING AT REDUCED CAPACITY DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PROTOCOLS AND STAFFING ISSUES. The procedure for applying for residencia is explained
TENERIFE SMOKERS CLUB / ASSOCIATION LICENCE FOR SALE (Cann *bis Club Licence)
24th May 2022 AMAZING AND RARE OPPORTUNITY Smokers’ Club / Association LICENCE for sale in Tenerife. Granted in September 2019, this was one of the last Canarian licences ever issued in Tenerife. There has since been a strict moratorium on the issue of new licences and the government has indicated
Making an official complaint in Tenerife
Spend enough time in Tenerife and eventually you are bound to encounter some degree of shoddy service, defective goods or something else that simply isn’t up to standard. In most cases, such problems can be resolved by raising the issue with the business or establishment in question and asking them
Renewing or Replacing a UK Passport whilst in Tenerife
Updated: 3 March 2025 Are you a UK National or Passport Holder in Tenerife and wish to apply for, renew or replace a UK Passport without leaving the island? Then you’ve come to the right place! The online procedure is relatively straightforward. Firstly, go to
Coronavirus / Covid-19 Vaccines in Tenerife – Availability and Rollout
Coronavirus / Covid-19 Vaccines in Tenerife – Availability and Rollout Updates below are in date order (most recent first): Explanatory note as to availability of the vaccine Those eligible for free Spanish state healthcare will be automatically contacted by age group by phone or text for their vaccination appointments. As
