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Becoming a resident as a citizen outside an EU member state or a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EER) in Spain is mandatory if you plan to live, work, or study in Spain. You will receive a TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) when you become a resident.
To apply for residence in Spain as a citizen of a country outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EER), you must meet certain conditions.
A valid long-stay visa (type D) that corresponds to the purpose of your stay in Spain, or a residence permit granted by the Spanish authorities. Additionally, you must meet one of the following two conditions:
(1) You work in Spain as an employee or self-employed, or (2) you have sufficient financial means (at least €7,200 IPREM 2024) and have public or private health insurance that provides coverage in Spain.
The Certificado de Empadronamiento is proof of your registration as a resident with the municipality where you live in Spain. You need to do this at the municipality before becoming a resident. We can assist you with this step.
We will schedule an appointment with the Policía Nacional. You must personally submit all required documents to start the application. Then, we wait for the approval of your application, which can take several weeks.
During the second and final appointment, you will personally receive your TIE. TIE cards are generally valid for a period of one to five years, depending on your residency status.
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions for citizens of a country outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EER). If your question is not listed, you can chat with us, and we will assist you as soon as possible.
A valid long-stay visa (type D) that corresponds to the purpose of your stay in Spain, or a residence permit granted by the Spanish authorities. Visit this website to make an appointment for a visa application.
As a citizen of a country outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EER), you will receive a TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) when you become a resident in Spain. The TIE is an identity card for foreigners residing in Spain and serves as proof of your residency status.
After submitting the application on our website, we will collect your information and prepare all necessary documents for you. We schedule the appointments and inform you of each step via SMS.
It is necessary to attend both appointments in person. Although we do not accompany you to the appointment, we will provide detailed information on what to expect and how everything works. Of course, we will be available to support you during the appointments.
A valid long-stay visa (type D) that corresponds to the purpose of your stay in Spain, or a residence permit granted by the Spanish authorities. Additionally, you must meet one of the following two conditions:
(1) You work in Spain as an employee or self-employed, or (2) you have sufficient financial means (at least €7,200 IPREM 2024) and have public or private health insurance that provides coverage in Spain.
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