Immigration procedures in Spain

The day-to-day procedures: NIE, TIE, cita previa (appointment), empadronamiento (registration), Cl@ve and electronic certificate, health card, and online filing through Mercurio. Step by step and free when it is official.

• Customs: how to clear a vehicle imported from outside the EU (DUA → H1) How to clear customs for a vehicle imported from a non-EU country in Spain: DUA submission, documents, payments (VAT 21% + ~10% duty) or traslado de residencia exemption. Output: H1 certificate.
• Apostille Ecuadorian documents in Spain: 30 € in Valencia How to apostille Ecuadorian documents at the Consulate of Ecuador in Valencia: book one appointment per document, bring ID and the original, pay 30 € in cash.
• Apostille Ukrainian documents for Spain: who issues it and how to request them Which Ukrainian authority issues the apostille for each document type, the 2026 fee and how to request Ukrainian civil registry certificates from Spain.
• IVTM Valencia self-assessment: pay the vehicle tax before DGT registration (step by step) IVTM Valencia: pay the car tax before DGT registration, online at the Diputació with Cl@ve if your town delegated it; the tax is prorated by quarter.
• Change of residence to Spain from a non-EU country: how to prove it and what it's used for Change of residence (traslado de residencia) to Spain: legal concept, importance for customs and tax exemptions, supporting documents, standard route (consulate, visa) and TP/refugee route (TIE + padrón + de facto proof).
• Exchange an Argentine driving licence in Spain: no exam for car and motorbike Exchange an Argentine driving licence in Spain: there is an agreement in force since 2003, no tests for car and motorbike, a driving test for truck and bus. Conditions, equivalences and steps.
• Exchange Colombian driving licence in Spain: no exam for A1, A, B Exchange a Colombian driving licence in Spain: 2003 agreement, no tests for A1, A and B, tests for C, C+E and D, 6 months to drive on the Colombian licence.
• Exchange an Ecuadorian driving licence in Spain: the 2024 table Exchange an Ecuadorian driving licence in Spain: 2003 agreement, the new class table from 2024, your licence is valid for driving here for 6 months, documents and tests for trucks and buses.
• Exchange a foreign driving licence in Spain: who can, 6-month limit and steps Exchange driving licence Spain: only for countries with an agreement and a licence obtained before you became a legal resident. 6-month driving limit, medical test, steps.
• Exchange a Moroccan driving licence in Spain: no exam for cars and motorbikes Moroccan driving licence in Spain: no exam for cars and motorbikes under the agreement. You may drive on it for only 6 months after residence.
• Exchange a Peruvian driving licence in Spain: car and motorbike without an exam Exchange a Peruvian driving licence in Spain: agreement in force, car and motorbike without an exam, road test for lorry and bus. Your Peruvian licence is valid for driving here for 6 months. Documents.
• Ukrainian driving licence in Spain: temporary protection and exchange Ukrainian driving licence in Spain: with temporary protection it is recognised in the EU, no exchange needed. Otherwise exchange at DGT (2010 agreement).
• Ecuadorian criminal record certificate: free online, apostille 30 € Ecuadorian criminal record certificate: free online. The apostille at the Consulate of Ecuador in Valencia costs 30 € in cash and needs an appointment.
• Ukrainian criminal record certificate from Spain: paper extract with apostille Ukrainian criminal record certificate from Spain: paper extract with apostille, Diia extract, consular certificate and sworn translation for Spanish offices.
• Sexual offences certificate Spain for working with children: how to get it as a foreigner Sexual offences certificate Spain: apply online with Cl@ve and a NIE to work with minors. Foreigners add one from their home country.
• Padron certificate in Spain: how to get it online or in person Padron certificate in Spain (certificado de empadronamiento): signed by the town hall secretary. How to request it online or in person.
• Spanish birth certificate online and libro de familia: child born in Spain Spanish birth certificate online: request it on the Ministry of Justice portal with or without Cl@ve. The libro de familia is no longer issued.
• Colombian Consulate in Bilbao: how to book an appointment Colombian Consulate in Bilbao appointment: new online platform since 25 September 2026. The agenda opens on Fridays at 09:00; some procedures need no appointment.
• Cita previa de extranjería in Spain: how to get it for free Book your cita previa for a NIE, TIE fingerprints and other immigration procedures yourself on the official icpplus site. It is free: never pay for a slot.
• How to get a digital certificate with NIE in Spain (FNMT) and Cl@ve Digital certificate with NIE in Spain: get the FNMT certificate and Cl@ve with a TIE/NIE, plus how to download AutoFirma to sign. Official steps.
• Foreign plates in Spain: how long you can drive and when to register (2026) Resident: register your car within 30 days (60 with exemption); non-EU visitor: up to 6 months on temporary import. Steps, deadlines and insurance.
• Driving in Spain with a foreign license: the 6-month limit Driving in Spain with a foreign license: it is valid for 6 months at most from normal residence or entry. What to do next, and how EU licenses differ.
• Colombian Consulate in Palma de Mallorca: appointment and extended days Colombian Consulate in Palma de Mallorca appointment: slots are released at 09:00 sharp since 24 August 2026. Five extended service days until 18 November.
• Colombian Consulate in Seville: appointment and extended days Colombian Consulate in Seville appointment: booked online, not by phone, and free. Extended days on Thursdays 8 and 29 October 2026, from 8:00 to 16:00.
• Authentication of Honduran consular documents: online or in person Authentication of Honduran consular documents: powers and authorizations from the Madrid consulate must be authenticated by the SRECI to be used in Honduras, online or in person.
• Authorization for minors at the Honduras consulate in Madrid Authorization for minors under 21 at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: USD 50, valid 6 months, free appointment, in person with a Honduran DNI. Documents and steps.
• Honduras consulate in Madrid certifications: USD 50 per certificate Honduras consulate in Madrid certifications for Spanish authorities: USD 50 each, free appointment. Types, documents to bring and special cases.
• Honduran marriage capacity certificate in Madrid: USD 25, single-status record from Honduras Honduran marriage capacity and edicts certificates at the Madrid consulate: USD 25, free appointment. The single-status record comes from Honduras.
• Honduras consulate Madrid appointment: free, only on the official site Honduras consulate Madrid appointment: free, booked only on citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn, step by step. The Consulate never charges for booking.
• Honduras consulate in Madrid address, appointment hours and contact email Honduras consulate in Madrid address: Calle de Apolonio Morales, 3. Appointment hours, document pick-up hours and contact email.
• Check Honduran DNI available in Madrid: how to know if it arrived Check Honduran DNI available in Madrid: search your ID number in the RNP and, if it shows «Madrid», collect it at the Consulate without appointment, in person.
• Proof of life at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: USD 25 and a free appointment Proof of life (fe de vida) at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: USD 25, free appointment, in person. Bring your Honduran DNI and 2 photos.
• Honduran passport in Madrid: requirements and fees at the consulate Honduran passport in Madrid: adults 21+ (USD 75 for 10 years or USD 60 for 5) and under 21 (USD 60). Free appointment, in person, same-day delivery.
• Power of attorney at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: fees, documents Power of attorney at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: Carta Poder USD 50, General Power USD 150, Special Power USD 200 and minors' authorization USD 50, with documents.
• Consular assistance for Hondurans in Spain: Protection Section Consular assistance for Hondurans in Spain: the Protection Section of the Madrid consulate guides in seven situations, from repatriation to voluntary return. How to write.
• Birth registration at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: documents Birth registration at the Honduras consulate in Madrid: free, for children of Hondurans aged 0 to 21. Appointment, documents and the apostille on the Spanish certificate.
• Repatriation of a Honduran who died in Spain: steps and help Repatriation of a Honduran who died in Spain: private repatriation via a funeral home and free Consulate certificate, or Honduran government help in cases of high need.
• Voluntary return to Honduras from Spain: how to ask the consulate Voluntary return to Honduras from Spain: the Madrid consulate guides Hondurans. Productive or assisted return, 3 months in Spain required, request by email.
• Honduras consulate in Madrid: services, free appointment booking Honduras consulate in Madrid: passport, legal documents, civil registry, certification, travel document. All services need a free appointment.
• Ukrainian consulate in Spain for men 18-60: what the e-VOD requires Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 need a valid e-VOD from Резерв+ for any service at the Ukrainian consulate in Spain: exceptions, refusal grounds and what changes in 2027.
• Ukrainian consular registration Spain: how to register and what changed Ukrainian consular registration in Spain: who can register, which consulate covers you, documents, the 18 euro fee, deadlines and changes from Resolution No. 1059.
• Sworn declaration at the Ecuadorian consulate in Valencia: 25 € Sworn declaration at the Ecuadorian consulate in Valencia: appointment needed, declarant must appear in person, ID and 25 € in cash. Mainly for use in Ecuador.
• Padrón in Spain: how foreigners register (empadronamiento) Padrón in Spain for foreigners (empadronamiento): a duty for every resident, whatever your status, possible without a rental contract.
• Check immigration application status Spain: online, SMS or phone Check immigration application status Spain: online with Cl@ve or a form, by SMS or phone, using your NIE or file number. Informational only.
• EX00 form Spain in English: key fields translated and explained EX00 form Spain in English: the 8 sections of the EX-00 explained, key fields translated, what to check before signing and where to get the free PDF.
• EX01 form in English: each field translated, how to fill it in EX01 form in English: the non-lucrative residence application translated field by field, typical mistakes and where to file it. Official PDF is free.
• EX11 form Spain in English: boxes translated and how to fill it in EX11 form Spain in English: long-term residence form fields translated, section 4 options, mistakes to avoid, free official PDF and where to file.
• EX-17 form in English: every field translated (TIE application) EX-17 form in English: all 4 sections of the Spanish TIE application translated, common mistakes and how to submit it in person to the police.
• EX-19 form Spain: every field translated and how to fill it in EX-19 form Spain: what each field means in English, how to fill it in and where to download the free official PDF of the EU family member card.
• Spain EX forms in English: what each one is for and free PDF Spanish immigration EX forms explained in English (EX-00, EX-01, EX-10, EX-11, EX-15, EX-17, EX-19): what each is for, free PDF, filling guides.
• Instrucción SEM 1/2024 — legitimated subjects, personal appearance and representation in immigration applications Instrucción SEM 1/2024 sets out who may file Spanish immigration applications, when personal appearance is mandatory and when a representative (notarial, apud acta, standard form or accredited professional) may act.
• First-registration ITV: how to pass technical inspection for a vehicle imported from outside the EU How to pass the first-registration ITV for a vehicle imported from outside the EU: documents (H1, original registration, CoC), individual homologation if no CoC, ITV stations in Valencia, result Spanish reduced technical sheet.
• Registering in Spain a vehicle imported from outside the EU How to register in Spain a vehicle imported from a non-EU country: steps at Customs (DUA, H1), ITV inspection, registration tax (modelo 576), municipal tax (IVTM) and DGT (modelo 9050). Official forms and links.
• Registering a non-EU vehicle in Spain: final steps when you already have DUA and ITV You've cleared Customs (DUA, H1) and ITV (reduced technical sheet): what's left to finish your Spanish registration — IEDMT (form 06 or 576), municipal IVTM and DGT (form 9050).
• Registering a Ukrainian vehicle for Temporary Protection holders: traslado de residencia regime If you hold Ukrainian Temporary Protection and brought your car, you can apply for the traslado de residencia regime (exemption from VAT, import duties and registration tax) via Form 05 at AEAT. Conditions, documents and steps.
• Reference amounts of financial means to cross the external border (entry into Spain) Funds a foreigner must prove to enter Spain from outside Schengen: EUR 122.10 per person per day and a minimum of EUR 1,098.90 per person.
• Mercurio Spain immigration application: how to file online, step by step Mercurio Spain immigration application step by step: file online with a digital certificate or DNIe and AutoFirma, and keep the valid resguardo.
• Form 06 (IEDMT exemption for transfer of residence): how to fill it in, field by field Form 06 IEDMT exemption on transfer of residence: code ET4, PDF fields, documents for the appointment, filing in person or via a registered gestor.
• Moving to Spain with a pet: microchip, rabies, antibody test and registration on arrival Moving to Spain with a dog, cat or ferret: microchip, rabies vaccine, antibody test by country, health certificate, regional registration and insurance rules.
• NIE number in Spain (Foreigner Identity Number): what it is and how to apply What the NIE is and how to apply: it is only an identification number (not residence or a work permit). Two routes, form EX-15 and fee 790-012.
• Social security number Spain foreigner: how to get your NUSS online Social security number Spain foreigner: request the NUSS online in Import@ss with your NIE or TIE, with Cl@ve or a selfie, or file TA.1 via the e-register.
• Renew Brazilian passport Spain: 60 € fee, e-consular steps Renew Brazilian passport Spain: Madrid and Barcelona consulates, e-consular, RER form, documents, payment, timing and minors. 60 € adult fee since June 2026.
• Ecuadorian passport for minors in Valencia: 90 € in cash Ecuadorian passport for minors at the Consulate of Ecuador in Valencia: requirements, appointment, both parents present, 90 € in cash and special cases.
• Renew your Ukrainian passport in Spain: how the consulate procedure works Renew Ukrainian passport in Spain: at the consulate, booking via go.mfa.gov.ua, fee €83 + €37, up to 3 months. No extensions since 29 Oct 2025.
• General power of attorney: Ecuadorian consulate in Valencia, 60 € General power of attorney at the Ecuadorian consulate in Valencia: one appointment per power, grantor must attend, agent's details and 60 € in cash. For use in Ecuador.
• Renew your Ecuadorian cédula in Valencia: 21 € and 45 working days Renew your Ecuadorian cédula at the Consulate of Ecuador in Valencia: what to bring, the 21 € fee in cash, 45 working days, a lost ID and children under 15.
• Car insurance in Spain for expats: mandatory cover and how to get it Third-party car insurance is mandatory for any car on Spanish plates. Cover types, indicative prices and what expats need (NIE/TIE, licence) to get it.
• EES Entry Exit System: Who Is Exempt From Biometric Checks in 2026 Since 10 April 2026 the EES fingerprints non-EU short-stay travellers at Schengen borders. With a valid Spanish TIE you're exempt: just show passport and card.
• Health card in Spain for foreigners: requirements and steps Health card in Spain for foreigners: apply at your health centre, usually with your padrón certificate, with or without legal residence (RD 180/2026).
• Tasa 790 012 and 052: which one for your procedure, how to generate and pay Tasa 790 012 is for the NIE, TIE and Police documents; tasa 052 is for residence permits at the Oficina de Extranjería. Where to generate and pay it.
• TIE card in Spain (residency card): requirements to apply for the first time The TIE is Spain's residency card. Apply in person within one month of approval or entry: appointment, fingerprints, EX-17, fee 790-012 and collection.
• Sworn translator Spain: how to find an official one and when a sworn translation is required Sworn translator Spain: how to find an official one in the Ministry's list and when immigration offices ask for a sworn translation.
• Travelling in the Schengen area with your Spanish residence (TIE): rules and limits With a valid Spanish TIE and passport you can travel in Schengen up to 90 days in any 180, visa-free. What to carry, what is allowed and the pitfalls.
• Work history report Spain (vida laboral): how to get it as a foreigner Work history report Spain (vida laboral): get it in Import@ss by SMS, Cl@ve or certificate, or by post. What to do with a NIE and no Cl@ve.

General information, not individual legal advice. Check the official source and consult a professional for your case.