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Spain TIE / NIE (Residence Card) आवश्यकताएँ 2026

Non-EU nationals legally residing in Spain for more than 6 months on any long-stay authorisation — student, work (cuenta ajena/propia), family reunification, non-lucrative, digital nomad, arraigo, etc. Must apply within 30 days of arriving in Spain. The RD 1155/2024 reform (Reglamento de Extranjería), in force from 20 May 2025, expanded the arraigo categories and modernised application procedures.

जारीकर्ता Dirección General de la Policía · अंतिम सत्यापन 28 मई 2026 · आधिकारिक स्रोत ↗

एक नज़र में

आवेदन शुल्क

TIE card (Tasa 790-012): €16.08
Long-term renewal (5-year): €21.87
Underlying permit fee: €10–€200

तारीख़ 28 मई 2026 · विवरण

प्रोसेसिंग समय

Cita previa (smaller provinces): 1–4 weeks
Cita previa (Madrid / Barcelona): 8–14 weeks
Card production after huellas: 30–45 days
Realistic end-to-end: 45–120 days

विवरण

जारीकर्ता प्राधिकरण

Dirección General de la Policía

Spain TIE / NIE (Residence Card) किसे चाहिए?

आवेदन कहाँ करें

Oficina de Extranjería (immigration office) or Comisaría de Policía Nacional (national police station) in the province where you live. Appointment must be requested in advance (cita previa) via sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es.

शुल्क

TIE card (Tasa 790-012): €16.08
Long-term renewal (5-year): €21.87
Underlying permit fee: €10–€200

TIE card fee: €16.08 (Tasa modelo 790, código 012), paid at a participating bank before your appointment. Long-term residence renewal (the 5-year card issued after 5 years of legal residence): €21.87. The underlying residence-permit application fees are paid separately, typically via Tasa 790-052 or 790-062, and range from about €10 to €200 depending on permit type.

28 मई 2026 तक के शुल्क। भुगतान से पहले आधिकारिक स्रोत पर वर्तमान राशि की पुष्टि करें।

क्या साथ लाएँ

अपॉइंटमेंट पर या आवेदन के साथ ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़ और चीज़ें।

Form EX-17 (Solicitud de Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)
Tasa 790-012 payment receipt (€16.08)
Original passport plus photocopies of all stamped pages
Original residence visa or work/study-permit decision letter
Empadronamiento — town hall registration certificate, issued within the last 3 months
Two recent biometric passport-style photos (26×32 mm, white background)
Original NIE assignment letter

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इसमें कितना समय लगता है?

Cita previa (smaller provinces): 1–4 weeks
Cita previa (Madrid / Barcelona): 8–14 weeks
Card production after huellas: 30–45 days
Realistic end-to-end: 45–120 days

Fingerprinting appointment (toma de huellas) wait varies wildly by province: 1–4 weeks in smaller provinces, 8–14 weeks in Madrid and Barcelona as of 2026. Card production: 30–45 days after fingerprinting. Realistic end-to-end timeline: 45 days in fast provinces, 75–120 days in Madrid/Barcelona.

समय स्थान, सीज़न और हर मामले के अनुसार बदलता है। यात्रा बुक करने से पहले मौजूदा बैकलॉग के लिए हमेशा आधिकारिक स्रोत देखें।

आधिकारिक स्रोत

https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/CiudadanoEstadosTerceros/index.html

अंतिम सत्यापन 28 मई 2026

आवेदन से पहले सत्यापित करें। हम यह जानकारी आधिकारिक सरकारी स्रोतों से जुटाते हैं और नियमित रूप से दोबारा सत्यापित करते हैं। शुल्क, प्रोसेसिंग समय और नियम बिना सूचना के बदल सकते हैं — आवेदन करने या कोई शुल्क चुकाने से पहले हमेशा आधिकारिक साइट पर मौजूदा जानकारी की पुष्टि करें।

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How much does the Spanish TIE cost? +

The TIE card itself costs €16.08 — the Tasa modelo 790, código 012, paid at a participating bank before your appointment. The 5-year long-term renewal card costs €21.87. The underlying residence-permit fees vary by category (€10 to €200) and are paid separately, typically via Tasa 790-052 or 790-062.

How long does it take to get a TIE in Spain? +

Realistically 45 to 120 days from cita previa request to receiving the physical card. Wait times for the cita previa vary enormously: 1–4 weeks in smaller provinces, 8–14 weeks in Madrid and Barcelona as of 2026. Card production after fingerprinting is consistent at 30–45 days nationwide.

What is the difference between TIE and NIE? +

NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is your tax ID number for foreigners — a number, not a physical card. TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) is the physical residence card that contains your NIE and proves your legal status in Spain. EU citizens get a green NIE certificate instead of a TIE.

How long is a Spanish TIE valid? +

Validity matches your underlying residence permit. Under RD 1155/2024 (in force from 20 May 2025), initial residence authorisations are issued for 1 year, the first renewal extends 4 years, and after 5 years of legal residence a 5-year long-term residence card (residencia de larga duración) is available. The physical TIE card must be renewed each time the permit is.

Can I work in Spain with a TIE? +

It depends on the underlying authorisation. Work permits (cuenta ajena, cuenta propia, highly-qualified, EU Blue Card) explicitly allow work. Student permits allow up to 30 hours/week of work-related study. Non-lucrative and digital-nomad permits have specific restrictions. The TIE card itself lists the auxiliary clauses — read them.

What changed with RD 1155/2024? +

The new Reglamento de Extranjería (in force from 20 May 2025) expanded arraigo (rootedness) categories, simplified some application flows, and updated some validity periods. Initial residence is now 1 year, the first renewal is 4 years, and long-term residence is available after 5 years. Some pre-2025 applicants may have transitional rules apply.

Do I need to renew my TIE if I become a long-term Spanish resident? +

Yes — even long-term residents (residencia de larga duración) must renew the physical TIE card every 5 years. The underlying permanent residence status does not expire, but the card does. Renewal cost is €21.87 (Tasa 790-012 long-term variant).