TIE renewal in Spain: common mistakes

Wrong pathway

Applying for a different procedure than required is a common inadmissibility reason for TIE renewal in Spain.

Expired documents

Criminal and medical certificates expire. One expired document can invalidate the file.

Appointment and venue

Attending without appointment or wrong province causes delays.

Insufficient means

Failure to prove income, insurance or housing when required leads to denial.

Missing reports

Integration report, historical registration or other mandatory reports in roots cases.

Remediation

Comply within deadline; if denied, consider appeal with professional advice.

Step by step

1. Check TIE expiry date and filing window.
2. Gather documents for your authorisation type.
3. Book and file at Foreigners Office.
4. After approval, fingerprints and collect new TIE.

Requirements

• Residence authorisation about to expire or recently expired without your fault.
• Valid or recently expired passport and TIE.
• Proof of maintained original grounds.
• Updated empadronamiento.
• Paid fee 790.