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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4-bedroom villa 550 m² in Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain

5,500,000 €

Total area 550 m² · Land area: 650 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

2-bedroom cottage 158 m² in La Caleta

La Caleta, Canary Islands, Spain

1,113,000 €

Total area 158 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 375 m² in La Caleta

La Caleta, Canary Islands, Spain

2,300,000 €

Total area 375 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 281 m² in Callao Salvaje

Callao Salvaje, Canary Islands, Spain

2,300,000 €

Total area 281 m² · Land area: 523 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 246 m² in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

990,000 €

Total area 246 m² · Land area: 500 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

11-bedroom villa 769 m² in Adeje

Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

3,800,000 €

Total area 769 m² · Land area: 5,000 m² · 11 bedrooms · 10 bathrooms

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4-bedroom villa 463 m² in La Caleta

La Caleta, Canary Islands, Spain

3,500,000 €

Total area 463 m² · 4 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 430 m² in Guia de Isora

Guia de Isora, Canary Islands, Spain

4,480,000 €

Total area 430 m² · Land area: 772 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 475 m² in Roque del Conde

Roque del Conde, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

1,800,000 €

Total area 475 m² · Land area: 759 m² · 5 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 382 m² in Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain

1,399,000 €

Total area 382 m² · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 528 m² in Fanabe

Fanabe, Canary Islands, Spain

2,650,000 €

Total area 528 m² · Land area: 825 m² · 5 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 306 m² in Golf del Sur

Golf del Sur, Canary Islands, Spain

1,350,000 €

Total area 306 m² · Land area: 1,024 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 258 m² in Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes, Canary Islands, Spain

1,950,000 €

Total area 258 m² · Land area: 11,000 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

14-bedroom villa 872 m² in Playa Paraiso

Playa Paraiso, Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

2,590,000 €

Total area 872 m² · Land area: 1,140 m² · 14 bedrooms · 12 bathrooms

3-bedroom villa 724 m² in Guia de Isora for 850,000 €

With swimming pool

2 months ago

3-bedroom villa 724 m² in Guia de Isora

Guia de Isora, Canary Islands, Spain

850,000 €

Total area 724 m² · 3 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

8-bedroom villa 1,050 m² in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

2,490,000 €

Total area 1,050 m² · 8 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 336 m² in Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain

2,500,000 €

Total area 336 m² · Land area: 642 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 193 m² in Callao Salvaje

Callao Salvaje, Canary Islands, Spain

1,590,000 €

Total area 193 m² · Land area: 298 m² · 3 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With garden

5-bedroom villa 526 m² in Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands, Spain

1,900,000 €

Total area 526 m² · Land area: 1,250 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

6-bedroom villa 449 m² in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for 820,000 €

With swimming pool

2 months ago

6-bedroom villa 449 m² in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

820,000 €

Total area 449 m² · Land area: 3,509 m² · 6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom villa 455 m² in Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain

2,500,000 €

Total area 455 m² · Land area: 983 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 233 m² in Tacoronte

Tacoronte, Canary Islands, Spain

939,000 €

Total area 233 m² · Land area: 548 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 720 m² in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

5,000,000 €

Total area 720 m² · Land area: 953 m² · 4 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms

Sea view

5-bedroom house 156 m² in Tacoronte

Tacoronte, Canary Islands, Spain

379,000 €

Total area 156 m² · 5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 306 m² in Fanabe

Fanabe, Canary Islands, Spain

3,500,000 €

Total area 306 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

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Profitable pleasure: two months rent covers Tranio buyer’s yearly costs
Dmitry, an entrepreneur from Moscow, bought a holiday home in Alicante on the Costa Blanca in 2014 with Tranio. One year later, we met with him to see how things were going.
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Keeping it in the family: three sisters buy a flat in Torrevieja
It's easier to buy property abroad when your family is behind you. This is how three sisters in their early sixties, Irina and Marina and Irina bought a holiday home in Torrevieja.
25 August 2015
Golden visas and marinas: yacht-aficionado buys luxury villa in Spain
Eugene, chief executive of a major Russian company, first considered buying property abroad when he took up yachting. We talked to him after he bought a villa in Catalonia near a marina.
17 July 2015
Owning property in Spain: a British perspective
Steve, an English expat in Moscow, Russia, bought a flat in Spain. Two years on, we asked him for the British perspective on Spain’s real estate, buyer’s remorse and bureaucracy.
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Turnkey EU Residence Permit: How a Family Bought an Apartment in Tranio’s Filosofia Project and Received a Greek...
In 2025, a family came to us: a married couple and their adult son. Their goal was to obtain a European residence permit. Initially, they were choosing between Cyprus and Greece. Ultimately, the Greek Golden Visa programme...
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From Old Office to Modern Apartment: Securing Property and a Greek Residence Permit in Five Months under the...
Once again, a Tranio client has chosen Greece Golden Visa programme as the most affordable European residency option through real estate investment. The programme was revised in 2024. Now, the most accessible route is through...

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