The TIE appointment for card collection is the final step to complete your legal residence process in Spain. Since the implementation of new safety measures, this procedure now requires a prior appointment in most provinces to avoid overcrowding. In this guide, you’ll find the updated process for 2025, the required documentation, and the provinces where this service is already available.
What Is the TIE Appointment for Card Collection?
The TIE appointment for card collection allows foreigners who have already completed fingerprinting and received notification of their card’s availability to pick it up at the police station or immigration office. This ensures correct identification of the holder and smooth service management.
Provinces with TIE Appointment for Card Collection
As of 2025, the following provinces have the online appointment system enabled:
A Coruña, Almería, Cantabria, Granada, Balearic Islands, Lleida, Málaga, Melilla, Murcia, Pontevedra, Segovia, Sevilla, Soria, Tarragona, Zaragoza.
Note: Provinces such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia are in the process of enabling the system. Check the official portal regularly for updates in your area.
How to Book Your TIE Appointment for Card Collection
- Access the official portal: Visit the Electronic Office of Public Administrations.
- Select your province and the procedure “Police – Collection of Foreigner Identity Card.”
- Enter your personal details and choose your preferred date and time.
- Confirm and download the appointment confirmation to present on the day.
Before booking, confirm with your police station or immigration office that your card is ready for collection.
Who Can Collect the TIE?
- The card must be collected in person by the holder.
- For children under 6 years old, the legal representative or an authorized person can attend without the child.
- For minors over 6 or adults with judicially complemented capacity, fingerprint verification is required, and they must attend in person with their representative.
Required Documents for Card Collection
Bring these documents on the day of your appointment:
- TIE issuance receipt (resguardo de expedición).
- Valid ID document (passport, foreigner’s identity card, or travel document).
- For renewals: your previous TIE or an original police report in case of loss/theft.
- For minors born in Spain: Libro de Familia or birth certificate from the Civil Registry.
- For minors born abroad: legalized and translated birth certificate (Apostille of The Hague or diplomatic legalization).
- For legal representation: notarized power of attorney (legalized and translated if issued abroad).
Important Considerations
- Collection deadlines: Once notified, collect your TIE as soon as possible.
- For minors with a student visa (SME): The person listed in the Government Delegation report must collect the card.
- For tutored minors: A center representative must attend with all required documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I collect my TIE without a prior appointment?
No. In most provinces, a prior appointment is mandatory via the official portal.
What happens if I don’t collect my TIE on time?
You may have trouble proving your residency status, and in some cases, your authorization could expire.
Can someone else collect my TIE?
No, except for children under 6, where their legal representative or an authorized person may attend.
Booking your TIE appointment for card collection is a key step to finalizing your legal residence process in Spain. Stay updated on your province’s availability, prepare all documents in advance, and follow the official process to avoid delays.
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