Immigration fees: form 790 and collection: common mistakes
Direct answer
The most common mistakes in immigration fee collection include incomplete files, wrong fee codes, expired certificates and confusing procedural routes. Avoiding them reduces refusals and months of delay.
Key facts
- Procedure: immigration fee collection.
- Educational content based on official sources (BOE, Ministry of Inclusion).
- Editorially reviewed August 2026.
- Does not replace legal advice or administrative decisions.
- Common mistakes
Our explanation
Incomplete application
The most common correction request for immigration fee collection is a missing certificate, simple copy when certified is required, or no sworn translation.
Wrong or unpaid fee
Incorrect 790 code, fee in another person's name or PDF without payment stamp. The office will not process until the fee is fixed.
Expired certificates
Criminal records and medical certificates have limited validity (often three months). Time issuance against your appointment date.
Confusing procedures
Filing for immigration fee collection when another visa or authorisation applies makes the application inadmissible. Always check the official procedure page.
Inconsistent data
Different names on passport, fee and form; addresses not matching registration; contract dates incompatible with the requested visa.
Travel without authorisation
Entering or working before a visa or favourable resolution is a serious breach. Do not confuse tourist Schengen stay with residence permission.
Ignoring correction requests
The correction period is usually ten working days. No response equals withdrawal or refusal depending on the case.
Step by step
- Identify required documents.
- Pay the correct official fee.
- Book appointment or file online.
- Submit complete application.
- Complete fingerprints and TIE collection if applicable.
Requirements
- Valid passport.
- Completed official form.
- Proof of fee payment.
- Registration or proof of address.
- Sworn translation if document is not in Spanish.
FAQ
Is a lawyer mandatory for immigration fee collection?
Not in every case, but a poorly prepared file can delay resolution by months or lead to refusal.
Is this article official information?
No. We summarise public sources for educational purposes; only the Administration is binding.
Where do I submit the application?
At your provincial Foreigners Office or police station, or electronically when enabled.
Can I fix an error after filing?
Only if the Administration opens a correction period; essential changes often require a new procedure.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.