Seamless Living for Canary Islands Expats
Free guides, tools, and resources to navigate bureaucracy and settle into island life — across all seven Canary Islands.
Your Free Guide to Canary Islands Expat Life
ExpatHelper.es is a free resource covering everything you need to know about moving to the Canary Islands. From getting your NIE and TIE to exchanging your driving licence, setting up a bank account, and understanding your taxes — we’ve written the step-by-step guides we wish we had when we moved here.
Free Tools for Expats
Use our free calculators and tools to plan your move, check your documents, and understand your finances in Spain.
NIE & TIE Document Checker
Check exactly which documents you need for your NIE or TIE appointment — personalised for your situation.
Immigration Forms in English
English translations and field-by-field guides for Spanish immigration forms including EX-15, EX-17, and EX-18.
Spain Cost of Living Calculator
Calculate your monthly budget for living in Spain — housing, groceries, transport, and more.
Explore by Island
We cover all seven Canary Islands. Choose yours to find island-specific guides, office locations, and local tips.
Popular Canary Island Guides
The latest guides and news for expats in the Canary Islands.
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Canarian Spanish: Words & Phrases You Need to Know
When I first moved to Tenerife, I thought my Spanish was pretty good. I’d been…
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Cost of Living in Tenerife (2026): Real Monthly Costs
This guide is for people who are seriously thinking about moving to Tenerife — not…
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Coworking in the Canary Islands: The Island-by-Island Guide
The Canary Islands have been quietly building one of Europe’s best remote work scenes for…
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How to Pass Your ITV in the Canary Islands: A Complete Guide for Expats
If you own a car in the Canary Islands, passing your ITV (Inspección Técnica de…
Authentic Canarian Recipes
Loved your latest guachinche meal and want to recreate it at home? Check out our tried-and-tested authentic recipes.
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Pollo al Salmorejo Canario Recipe
I made this for the first time on a cold January evening and it’s been…
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Almogrote — Authentic Canarian Cheese Spread Recipe
Almogrote is one of the great undiscovered treasures of Spanish cuisine. If you live in…
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