For example, a round-trip ferry ticket between Tenerife and Gran Canaria for our family plus a car costs about €240. With the Canary discount, it’s about €40. Significant savings!
For citizens of Russia or other CIS countries, a 5-year permanent residence and Canary registration is required, usually issued after 5 years of legal residence.
For holders of European passports or those with EU spouses, the time frame is much shorter—only a 5-year residency is needed.
What the Travel Certificate (Certificado de Viaje) offers:
- Confirms resident status to receive discounts on regular air and sea transportation between the Canary Islands and anywhere in Spain.
- Valid for residents of Spain’s non-continental territories (Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla) – registration is required.
- Provides a 75% discount on trips between these territories and mainland Spain, as well as inter-island flights
How to obtain a Travel Certificate:
- Can be obtained in person at the city administration (Ayuntamiento) or through the electronic portal using a digital signature.
- Valid for 6 months from the date of issue
- Available in 3 formats: paper, PDF, or QR code.
When booking tickets, you need to provide your NIE, which is then checked against the database. The discount is tied specifically to it.