Get a quote for moving from the UK to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands

If you are moving to the Canary Islands in 2024 or looking for more information about removals to the Canaries from the UK then you are in the right place!

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the international removals process, including estimated removal costs and answers to frequently asked questions such as: what can/can’t I take?; how long does removals to the Canary Islands from the UK take?, and what transportation service do I need? In fact, everything you need to know for your move to the Canary Islands.

PSS International Removals specialise in assisting families and individuals to professionally ship the contents of their house to the Canary Islands as well as other Spanish destinations.

We undertake full household removals to the Canary Islands as well as moving personal effects and vehicles to all the seven main islands including Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.

International removals to the Canary Islands are easy with PSS

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Home Survey or Quote
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Get an online quote in 60 seconds or book a FREE home survey.
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Help and Advice
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Your dedicated Account Manager can help answer your questions and tailor your removal requirements.
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Your belongings packed and shipped

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Our specialist export-packing team will take care of everything for you.

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Customs clearance & delivery to your new home

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On arrival our agents will handle your customs clearance and deliver to your door.

Moving House to the Canary Islands

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PSS International Removals are one of the UK’s leading and most trusted international removal companies. In fact, we only undertake overseas moves. Due to the number of people we help move to the Canary Islands every year, we can offer the best prices and still maintain high standards of service.

So if you are looking for the best international removal company for furniture removals to the Canaries look no further!

We’ll take the stress out of your overseas removal service to the Canary Islands so you can relax and focus on starting your new life no matter whether it’s in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma or on any of the other beautiful Spanish islands..

If you wish to get an immediate estimate of your removal costs then use our online international removal calculator to get a guideline price.

Alternatively, for a more accurate quotation, you can book a Home or Video Survey with one of our International Removal Surveyors.

If you require more information about removals from the UK to the Canary Islands see our complete guide and FAQ section below. Or you can call our team for a free consultation with an International Removals Adviser.

 

Our Canary Islands Removal Service includes:

  • Door-to-door removal service
  • Removal from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in the Canary Islands
  • Free home/video survey
  • Part load (shared) or dedicated lorry service
  • Advice from an expert International Removal Consultant
  • Dedicated Move Manager
  • Help with documentation
  • Advice on Canary Islands / Spanish customs requirements
  • Use of recognised accredited shipping lines
  • Tailor-made shipment protection policies
  • Frequent sailing schedule and delivery to all destinations in the Canary Islands
  • Storage in the UK or the Canary Islands if required
  • Low prices without compromising on service

Mover and Packer Services Include:

  • Full international export standard packing & wrap service
  • You pack, we ship option
  • Fully trained export packers
  • Provision of export quality boxes, cartons & packing materials
  • Custom wood casing/crates if required
  • Professional antique wrapping
  • Advice on preparing your items for transport to the Canary Islands

Canary Islands Regional Office

Telephone

Canary Islands: +34 828 00 81 08

UK: 0800 988 3644

Address:

PSS International Removals

Edificio Mirador,
Calle La Puntilla nr 14,

35138 Playa de Mogán,

Morgan
Las Palmas
Gran Canaria

Tel:+34 828 00 81 08

NB: Customer visits are only possible by appointment. Please call first to confirm.

Office & Warehouse Location

“Why choose PSS International Removals in 2024?”

  • Free home survey
  • Family run business for over 40 years
  • We only handle Overseas Removals
  • Members of BAR Overseas Group
  • BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme
  • FIDI Global Alliance (Worldwide Moving Association)
  • FAIM Accredited (Removal Quality Assurance Standard)
Contact us

How can we help? Call 0800 988 3711

Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions.

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International removals to Canary Islands cost calculator

Want to know how it will cost to move house to the Canary Islands? Our free online International Removal Cost Calculator will help you calculate the volume of household goods you want to ship and provide you with an estimate of the cost.

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Moving to the UK?
Removals From the Canary Islands to the UK

We can also help you if you’re moving to the UK from the Canary Islands (including Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma). Just complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.

Contact us

How can we help? Call 0800 988 3711

Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions.

Complete Guide to House Removals to the Canary Islands from the UK

Below are answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about overseas removals to Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma. There is a lot to consider which is why we allocate you a Move Manager to guide you through the whole removal process.

Before You Move

How Long Do Removals to the Canary Islands from the UK Take?

How Much Do International Removals to the Canary Islands Cost?

Where to Move in the Canary Islands?

Moving to the Canary Islands after Brexit

With the UK leaving the EU following Brexit, some of the procedures for moving to the Canary Islands and Europe from the UK have now changed.

From 1st January 2021 new paperwork, documentation and customs requirements apply depending on your situation. Although part of Spain, the Canary Islands are not in the EU. Your Move Manager will be able to advise you on the latest situation and guide you through completing any necessary documentation.

We will take care of the customs clearance on your behalf, so you will need not to worry. It is, however, imperative that you have the correct documents in place. Our move managers will be pleased to guide you through everything that is required..

You will need to ensure you have the right residence requirements, visa or passport depending on the nature of your stay. This will vary depending on whether you are a UK or EU citizen, or have permanent or temporary residency in the Canary Islands.

Why Choose PSS International Removals - A Leading UK to the Canary Islands Removalist?

How are furniture and other belongings shipped to the Canary Islands?

Part load removals or dedicated load service?

Most people who move to the Canary Islands use our part load removals service which is especially useful small removals. Your belongings are loaded onto a shared container to be sent via sea freight to your destination.

This enable you to share the costs and benefit from economies of scale – even with small removals. This service does however take longer to arrive.

Alternatively you if you have a large move to the Canary Islands, you can use our sole use (full container load) service. You will have your own container with crew. This allows for greater flexibility and is a lot faster.

Moving To the Canary Islands

What Can't You Take to the Canary Islands? Restricted and Prohibited Items

How to Transport or Ship Furniture to the Canary Islands?

Do I Need Shipment Protection Cover or Removals Insurance to the Canary Islands?

What Happens on Moving Day?

Your Move Manager will advise you on what you’ll need to do to prepare items for moving day, including which items need cleaning and disinfecting.

Please advise us beforehand if you decide to take additional items so we can ensure that they will fit on the container and also if necessary update your quote.

On moving day our professional and friendly international movers and packers will take care of everything for you. Typically for a full house overseas removal, they begin packing furniture on day one and your shipping container will arrive for loading sometime on day two.

For part container loads we will take your packed belongings to our depot for loading onto the container.

How Are My Belongings Packed?

Our specially trained and experienced export packers will ensure all your belongings are speedily but carefully packed before being loaded into your shipping container. Over 3,500 miles by sea from UK to the Canary Islands such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura is a long journey so higher standards and different techniques are needed than used by a standard domestic removal company.

For delicate items and antiques, we have even higher grade materials including custom made wooden crates if required.

Furniture Removals to the Canary Islands

Can I Self-Pack my Furniture Removal to the Canary Islands?

It is recommended to use professional international removalists who are specially trained and experienced in export wrapping and packing for overseas furniture removals.

However, we do have an option available if you want to pack your belongings yourself.

Can I Ship my Car, Motorbike or Other Vehicle?

We are able to help you ship vehicles overseas including cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and caravans to the Canary Islands. They can be transported in the same vehicle or container as your household goods or sent separately.

There are a number of factors you need to consider when importing cars into the Canary Islands, so we suggest you speak to one of our advisers or visit our the Canary Islands vehicle shipping page for more information.

What Documentation is Required When I Move to the Spanish the Canary Islands?

Arriving in the Canary Islands

Customs Clearance

Delivery of Your Items in the Canary Islands

What if I Need Storage or Don't Yet Have a Delivery Address in the Canary Islands?

This is not a problem as all we will require is a contact address and contact details. The delivery address can be advised at a later date or when you arrive.

If required, we can also arrange storage of your household goods and personal effects in the Canary Islands whilst you arrange your new home. Once you’re ready our local movers will be able to deliver your belongings.

Removals to the UK from the Canary Islands

Removals to the UK from the Canary Islands

No matter whether you’re a British Expat returning home or a Canaries Islander migrating to the UK, we will be able to assist you with your move. Our partners and professional packing teams will take care of your move in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma) and we can handle customs and deliver of your belongings to anywhere in the UK or Ireland.

Please contact us for more details.

Living in the Canary Islands

Where to get up to date advice on living in the Canary Islands?

When you are moving to the Canary Islands from the UK is a good idea to consult the UK government website guide on Living In Spain. This provides a whole range of advice on entry requirements, health, education and working in Spain including the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro).

It also provides information on any current issues you need to know about.

Buying property in the Canary Islands

When you first move to the Canary Islands it may be a good idea to rent first while you become familiar with the market and area you wish to live in. We will be able to help you store your belongings with our local partners whilst you find your property.

Purchasing property in the Canary Islands and Spain differs from the UK so make sure you seek professional advice from people familiar with the local area.

Work in the Canary Islands

Despite the current situation, there are opportunities for working in the Canary Islands. If you are fortunate you may move to the Canary Islands as an expat or on an intra-company transfer.

Having a good understanding of the local language will certainly improve your work prospects. But being self-employed or buying a business is an option.

Nowadays more people are taking advantage of remote working – basing themselves in the Canary Islands whilst keeping in touch online.

Healthcare in the Canary Islands

There is good quality healthcare available in Spain and the Canary Islands. However, you will need to check what you are entitled to or if your company provides healthcare benefits.

Otherwise taking out a private healthcare policy is a good option.