My TIE is in process, what do I need to be able to leave and re-enter Spain?
If you are an international student from outside the Schengen area and you need to leave Spain, but you do not have your TIE card yet (because it is still being processed or it is in process of renewal), you must apply for the "Return Authorization".
This document allows you to leave and re-enter Spain without any problems while your residence card is being processed. It is not valid for travel within the EU.
Necessary documents to request "Return Authorization"
- Original Passaport.
- TIE issuance receipt you goy at the appointment where you requested the TIE card.
- Travel tickets to leave and come back to Spain.
- Tax 790 Code 012 and reciept of payment of the tax. You have to download and fill it in selecting the option "autoritzación de retorno". You can download the tax at: https://sede.policia.gob.es/Tasa790_012/. The tax can be payed at any bank. It has a cost of 10,72€.
- EX 13 Form: you have to download and fill it in with your personal details. You can download the form at: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/410169/2156469/13-formulario_autoriz_de_regreso.pdf.
Request and appointment
You must book an appointment with the police through: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/icpplus?.