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Spain TIE / NIE (Residence Card) Requisiti 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.

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Costo della domanda

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

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Tempi di lavorazione

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

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Dirección General de la Policía

Chi ha bisogno di un Spain TIE / NIE (Residence Card)?

Dove fare domanda

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.

Costi

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.

Costi al 28 maggio 2026. Conferma gli importi attuali sulla fonte ufficiale prima di pagare.

Cosa portare

Documenti e materiali che ti serviranno all’appuntamento o insieme alla domanda.

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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Quanto tempo serve?

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.

I tempi variano in base alla sede, alla stagione e al singolo caso. Verifica sempre il backlog attuale sulla fonte ufficiale prima di prenotare viaggi.

Fonte ufficiale

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

Ultima verifica 28 maggio 2026

Verifica prima di presentare la domanda. Raccogliamo queste informazioni da fonti ufficiali governative e le riverifichiamo periodicamente. Costi, tempi e regole cambiano senza preavviso — verifica sempre le informazioni aggiornate sul sito ufficiale prima di presentare la domanda o pagare.

Domande frequenti

Domande comuni su come richiedere un spain tie / nie (residence card).

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).