Can foreigners buy houses in Tenerife?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy a house in Tenerife?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a house in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your house in Tenerife. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

Houses for sale in Tenerife, Spain

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New three-storey house with a swimming pool and panoramic views in Abama, Tenerife, Spain for 6,000,000 €

With swimming pool

New three-storey house with a swimming pool and panoramic views in Abama, Tenerife, Spain

6,000,000 €

£5,139,000

Total area 396 m²Land area: 807 m²5 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Furnished three-level villa with a pool and an underground parking in La Caleta, Tenerife, Spain for 1,700,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished three-level villa with a pool and an underground parking in La Caleta, Tenerife, Spain

1,700,000 €

£1,456,000

Total area 221 m²Land area: 378 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Sea view

Аpartments with views of the sea, mountains and golf course, Costa del Sol

From 380,000 €

Swimming pool Underground parking Golf course Private garden Terrace

Exclusive villa with a pool, a large garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,579,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool, a large garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,579,000 €

£1,352,000

Total area 385 m²Land area: 812 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Stylish furnished villa with ocean views and a pool, Chayofa, Tenerife, Spain for 1,270,000 €

With swimming pool

Stylish furnished villa with ocean views and a pool, Chayofa, Tenerife, Spain

1,270,000 €

£1,088,000

Total area 206 m²Land area: 520 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

1 month ago

Luxurious villa with a swimming pool, a gym and beautiful views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 3,700,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxurious villa with a swimming pool, a gym and beautiful views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

3,700,000 €

£3,169,000

Total area 515 m²Land area: 720 m²5 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Sunny two-storey villa with pool, garden and sea views in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife, Spain for 2,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Sunny two-storey villa with pool, garden and sea views in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife, Spain

2,500,000 €

£2,141,000

Total area 281 m²Land area: 523 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

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Three-storey villa with a pool and a garage in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,245,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a pool and a garage in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,245,000 €

£1,066,000

Total area 344 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

1 month ago

Unique villa with a pool, a spa and a cinema in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife, Spain for 3,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Unique villa with a pool, a spa and a cinema in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife, Spain

3,500,000 €

£2,998,000

Total area 353 m²Land area: 1,164 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Stunning villa with panoramic views of the sea and Mount Teide in Tacoronte, Tenerife, Spain for 815,000 €

With garden

Stunning villa with panoramic views of the sea and Mount Teide in Tacoronte, Tenerife, Spain

815,000 €

£698,000

Total area 390 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

1 month ago

Renovated villa with a pool, a large plot and guest apartments in Acantilado de los Gigantes, Tenerife, Spain for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Renovated villa with a pool, a large plot and guest apartments in Acantilado de los Gigantes, Tenerife, Spain

1,950,000 €

£1,670,000

Total area 258 m²Land area: 11,000 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Exclusive luxury villa with unrivalled sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 1,495,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive luxury villa with unrivalled sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

1,495,000 €

£1,280,000

Total area 513 m²Land area: 460 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Furnished three-level villa with a pool, a garden and a sea view in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain for 2,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished three-level villa with a pool, a garden and a sea view in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

2,500,000 €

£2,141,000

Total area 239 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Exquisite designer villa with a pool, a garden and a garage in La Caleta, Tenerife, Spain for 4,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Exquisite designer villa with a pool, a garden and a garage in La Caleta, Tenerife, Spain

4,500,000 €

£3,854,000

Total area 554 m²Land area: 860 m²6 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Exclusive tropical villa with a pool and a lush garden in El Madroñal, Costa Adeje, Spain for 1,399,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive tropical villa with a pool and a lush garden in El Madroñal, Costa Adeje, Spain

1,399,000 €

£1,198,000

Total area 385 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Two-storey sunny villa with a pool and ocean views in Golf del Sur, Tenerife, Spain for 1,600,000 €

With swimming pool

Two-storey sunny villa with a pool and ocean views in Golf del Sur, Tenerife, Spain

1,600,000 €

£1,370,000

Total area 306 m²Land area: 1,024 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Three-level villa with a pool, a garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 3,050,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with a pool, a garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

3,050,000 €

£2,612,000

Total area 336 m²Land area: 642 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

2 months ago

Exclusive villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 1,990,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

1,990,000 €

£1,704,000

Total area 502 m²5 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Furnished two-storey villa with a pool and beautiful views in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,590,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished two-storey villa with a pool and beautiful views in Callao Salvaje, Tenerife, Spain

1,590,000 €

£1,362,000

Total area 193 m²Land area: 298 m²3 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Luxury new villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 5,000,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury new villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

5,000,000 €

£4,282,000

Total area 720 m²Land area: 953 m²4 bedrooms8 bathrooms

Furnished two-storey house with a garage, Chayofa, Tenerife, Spain for 575,000 €

Sea view

Furnished two-storey house with a garage, Chayofa, Tenerife, Spain

575,000 €

£492,000

Total area 160 m²Land area: 275 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a pool and sea views in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain for 2,550,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool and sea views in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

2,550,000 €

£2,184,000

Total area 350 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Renovated bright house with a pool and panoramic views in Vilaflor, Tenerife, Spain for 705,000 €

Sea view

Renovated bright house with a pool and panoramic views in Vilaflor, Tenerife, Spain

705,000 €

£604,000

Total area 120 m²Land area: 1,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

1 month ago

Three-level villa with a pool, a garage and ocean views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 1,390,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with a pool, a garage and ocean views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

1,390,000 €

£1,190,000

Total area 510 m²Land area: 430 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

1 month ago

Two houses with a pool and a garden near the ocean in El Medano, Tenerife, Spain for 1,600,000 €

With swimming pool

Two houses with a pool and a garden near the ocean in El Medano, Tenerife, Spain

1,600,000 €

£1,370,000

Total area 756 m²15 bedrooms11 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a guest house, a swimming pool and sea views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,595,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a guest house, a swimming pool and sea views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,595,000 €

£1,366,000

Total area 481 m²Land area: 5,000 m²6 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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