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NIE / TIE / Padrón Navigator

Step-by-step Spanish bureaucracy walkthrough.

Who · New arrivals

NIE — Número de Identidad de Extranjero

Official procedure

Every foreigner interacting with Spanish authorities.

Steps

  1. Complete EX-15 form (or EX-18 for EU registration).
  2. Pay Modelo 790 code 012 fee (~€10).
  3. Book a cita previa online (extranjería / policía nacional).
  4. Attend the appointment with originals + copies.
  5. Receive the NIE assignment paper.

Documents

  • Passport + copy
  • EX-15/EX-18 form
  • Modelo 790 receipt
  • Motive proof (job offer, purchase, etc.)
Authority: Extranjería / Policía Nacional

TIE — Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero

Official procedure

Non-EU residents with a residence authorisation.

Steps

  1. Within 30 days of arrival, book cita previa for toma de huellas (fingerprints).
  2. Attend appointment with EX-17, resolution, empadronamiento, 3 photos.
  3. Wait 30–45 days for card production.
  4. Return to collect the physical card.

Documents

  • Passport
  • EX-17
  • Empadronamiento
  • Modelo 790 code 012 receipt
  • 3 recent photos
  • Resolution of your authorisation
Authority: Policía Nacional — Extranjería

Empadronamiento — Padrón municipal

Official procedure

Everyone living in a Spanish municipality, regardless of status.

Steps

  1. Confirm the specific documents required by your ayuntamiento.
  2. Book a cita previa (or walk-in for small municipalities).
  3. Bring proof of address (rental contract, escritura, or homeowner authorisation).
  4. Receive the volante de empadronamiento (usually same day).

Documents

  • Passport / NIE
  • Rental contract or property deed
  • Utility bill (some ayuntamientos)
Authority: Municipal town hall (ayuntamiento)
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