Immigration case statistics in Spain: appointment booking

· Last fact-check: 2026-08-24

Direct answer

The Ministry of Inclusion and INE publish series on residence and work authorisations, visas and roots permits. Figures show trends by permit type and province, usually with a publication lag.

Key facts

  • Aggregated data by authorisation type.
  • Significant variation between provinces.
  • Does not identify individual cases.
  • Useful as context, not as a guarantee of outcome.

Our explanation

Dónde pedir cita

How to book town hall or immigration appointments, online channels and waiting times.

Canales

Municipal website, immigration office, National Police or official portal depending on procedure.

Documentación para la cita

Bring originals and copies listed in appointment confirmation.

Plazos de espera

May take weeks in busy provinces; plan ahead.

Si no hay cita

Check walk-in registration only if the town hall allows it.

Después de la cita

Keep receipt and verify certificate details are correct.

Step by step

  1. Identify competent authority.
  2. Access appointment system.
  3. Select procedure and date.
  4. Attend with documents.
  5. Verify details on certificate or receipt.

FAQ

Can I know my approval odds?

Not reliably; each case is individual.

Data by nationality?

Some series break down country of origin; others show totals only.

Does it include asylum?

International protection is often published in separate series.

Publication frequency?

Annual or quarterly depending on indicator; read methodological notes.

Official sources

Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.