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Spain paperwork guides
Short, sourced overviews of the most common procedures after you arrive in Spain. Each guide links to the official pages it is based on.
- TIE: the foreigner identity card in SpainIf you came to Spain on a long-stay visa, the TIE is the card that proves your stay. You apply in person at a police foreigners’ office after you arrive.Read the guide →
- NIE: the foreigner identity number in SpainThe NIE is your personal foreigner number in Spain. Some people only need the number; others receive it with their residence card or registration certificate.Read the guide →
- EU citizen registration in Spain (EX-18)EU, EEA and Swiss citizens don’t need a visa, but if you stay in Spain for more than 3 months you register and receive an EU registration certificate with your NIE.Read the guide →
- Tasa 790 code 012: the police fee formMost foreigner procedures at the police (TIE, NIE, EU registration) have a fee paid with the Modelo 790 code 012 form. You fill it in online, print it and pay at a bank.Read the guide →
- Cita previa for foreigner proceduresPolice foreigner procedures in Spain (TIE, NIE, EU registration) need an appointment booked online on the official cita previa website.Read the guide →
- Spanish student visa: an overviewTo study in Spain for more than 90 days you need a student visa, applied for in person at a Spanish embassy or consulate before you travel.Read the guide →