Shipping to the Canary Islands

The speed of your parcel delivery to the Canary Islands will depend on a few factors such as the size of your load and the type of delivery service you choose. We offer different speeds of service with different price points with speedier options at a higher price point. We’ve detailed the average UK to the Canary Islands delivery times below as a guide. Contact our team for more information on shipping times and prices.

Express Shipping to the Canary Islands:

Fast delivery to the Canary Islands by air.

7-14 Days

Economy Delivery to the Canary Islands:

Cost-effective delivery to the Canary Islands by sea.

Up to 3 weeks

NB: These are approximate sea freight shipping times to port in Canary Islands only. You will need to allow additional time for customs clearance and final delivery to your destination.

If you have a large number of items to send to Canary Islands, such as loads of more than ten boxes that our usual parcel service doesn’t cover, our removals to the Canary Islands service should meet your needs.

We have regular road shipments going to all the major cities in the Canary Islands and provide a door to door shipping service from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in the Canary Islands and Spain.

Some of the major regions and cities we ship to in the Canary Islands include:

• Tenerife
• Fuerteventura
• Gran Canaria
• Lanzarote
• La Palma
• La Gomera
• El Hierro
• La Graciosa

Gran Canaria is a popular destination for international shipping as a lovely island with plenty of white sandy beaches and black lava. Shipping to Tenerife is also very popular as it is the largest Canary Island and known for great entertainment and close access to beaches.

We can help with shipping to any destination in the Canary Island and provide a cost-effective solution.

If you’re sending to the Canary Islands, you’ll need to include the following:

• Name of addressee

• Street address and house/building number

• Floor and apartment number (if applicable)

• Postcode

• Municipality and island name (e.g., Las Palmas, Tenerife, Lanzarote)

• Province (Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Las Palmas)

• Spain (as the country, even though the Canary Islands are geographically separate)

PSS’s parcel shipping service will ensure your items are correctly addressed and will go through any specific requirements with you beforehand.

Take a look at this international posting guide for Spain for full details on how to label your belongings, or talk to one of our team for full advice.

Some common items that are prohibited from sending to Canary Islands include:

• Perishable foods (e.g. fresh or frozen items)

• Alcohol over 70% ABV

• Aerosols and flammable substances

• Weapons or replica weapons

• Hazardous materials and chemicals

• Drugs or controlled substances

The Canaries also require shipments to be accompanied by the correct customs declaration (CN22 or CN23). For full details, see Canary Islands customs guidance.

The Canary Islands are part of the EU customs territory but have a separate indirect tax system from mainland Spain. Instead of Spanish VAT, imports may be subject to IGIC and, in some cases, other Canary Islands import taxes.

To Qualify for IGIC and Tax Relief as a Non-Resident:

You may be eligible for tax relief on personal effects if:

• You are moving your normal place of residence to the Canary Islands from a non-EU country.

• Your goods are used personal belongings, not intended for resale.

• You have resided outside the Canary Islands or the EU for at least 12 months prior to import.

• You can provide proof of your relocation, such as:

  • A work contract or job offer in the Canary Islands.

  • A residence permit or NIE (foreigner identity number).

  • An inventory of the personal effects being shipped.

  • Evidence the goods have been in your possession for at least 6 months.

To Qualify for IGIC and Tax Relief as a Returning Resident:

If you are a returning resident (Spanish national or foreign resident of the Canary Islands), you may qualify for relief if:

• You have lived outside the Canary Islands or the EU for over 12 months.

• The items are for personal use, not commercial purposes.

• You can provide:

  • Proof of past residence abroad (e.g. visa, tenancy agreements, employment contract).

  • Your NIE number and re-registration documentation in the Canary Islands.

  • A declaration that the items are for your own use and not for resale.

If the necessary documentation is not submitted before customs clearance, IGIC at 7% (or applicable rate) will be charged on the declared value of your goods. This is based on the customs valuation, not the insured value.

For more detailed and up-to-date information, please consult the Canary Islands customs authority (Agencia Tributaria Canaria).

All goods that arrive in the Canary Islands are subject to customs clearance procedures. Our team will handle and submit all the necessary documentation to facilitate the release of your personal effects.

Clearance can take up to 7 days, although this may be longer during peak periods. You do not need to be present or in the Canary Islands for the customs process to be completed; we manage this entirely on your behalf.

Once your goods have been released by Canary Islands customs, we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery day.

Once we’ve received clearance of your goods we will either deliver your sea freight container directly to your new home or it will be delivered in a separate vehicle. This all depends on the type of shipment you are sending. Our unloading crew will place your items in the rooms of your choice and unwrap and remove the packing material from any furniture.

When you book with PSS, your shipment is covered under the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee Scheme.

However, it is highly recommended to also take out shipping insurance or shipment protection cover before you ship your personal effects or household goods to the Canary Islands.

Although it is unlikely to encounter issues when shipping items from the UK to the Canary Islands, it is still wise to have shipment protection when sending goods overseas, especially for items of significant financial value.

PSS International presents very flexible Shipment Protection Plans. You can cover your whole shipment or choose specific items you wish to protect.

Your PSS Move Manager will explain the different options available and guide you through completing the Shipment Protection Valuation form.