What is the TIE?

The Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) is a mandatory document for all non-EU foreigners residing in Spain for more than 6 months. The TIE includes the Foreigner Identification Number (NIE), which is assigned uniquely and is necessary to carry out various legal and administrative procedures in Spain.

Documents required for the TIE

• Original passport and photocopy of the first page.
• Student visa: photocopy of your study visa.
• Copy of the stamp of entry into the country (in the passport, when you went through passport control).
• IQS registration certificate in Spanish: you can request it at the link Official certificates | IQS (url.edu).
• City Registration form (for more information, follow Census | IQS (url.edu).
• Form EX-17: you must download it and fill it in with your details. You can find it at the following link: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/410169/2156469/17-Formulario_TIE.pdf.
• Fee 790 Code 012 and receipt of payment of the fee: you must download it and fill it in at the following link: https://sede.policia.gob.es/Tasa790_012/. You can pay it at any bank. It costs €16.08.
• Passport-size photo: colour photograph, white background and passport size.

Request an Appointment

• The application for the TIE is made at an immigration office or at the designated police station in Barcelona.
• To request an appointment, go to the official page for appointments of the Government of Spain: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/icpplus.
• Select "Barcelona" as the province and then the procedure "Issuance of Foreigner Identity Card (TIE)".
• Choose the date and time available for your appointment at the assigned office.
• If you do the procedure on your own and need help to request an initial appointment for the TIE, at IQS we can help you get an appointment. Go to the Student Help Desk for more information.

Picking up your TIE

• You must request an appointment 30-40 days after the initial appointment. You can do it at this link: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/icpplus.
• To pick up the TIE, you must go with the receipt that was given to you at the initial appointment and with your passport.
• If you do the procedure on your own and need help to request an appointment to pick up the TIE, at IQS we can help. Go to the Student Help Desk for more information.

Renewal

You can apply 60 days before the TIE expires, up to 90 days after the TIE expires.