What is the Student Residence Card in Spain?
The Spanish Aliens Regulation states that students coming to Spain for the first time as students (unless they are short-term exchange students) are required to apply for a student residence card (TIE in Spanish for short).
The residence card or TIE is a document that every student who comes to Spain for the first time must apply for and hold. It is the equivalent of an ID card in Spain, which is a necessary proof of foreigner’s identity when going out, applying for schools, opening bank accounts, traveling, etc.
Note: If you are a short-term exchange student, you do not need to apply for a TIE if you are staying in Spain for less than 6 months, but if you are staying in Spain for more than 6 months, you will need to apply for a residence card.
Note: Before applying for a TIE, each student must be enrolled or attending a Spanish school (language school or public or private school) . The place to apply for a student residence card is the police station (Dirección General de la Policía) where you live.
To apply for a residence card, you need to make an appointment online
To apply for a residence card, you need to make an appointment on the official government website. The steps are as follows:
1 . Click here to go to the official government website to make an appointment. First select your region. All rights reserved .2. Select the matter to be processed Choose the corresponding handprint option: CNP-TOMA DE HUELLAS (Expedición de tarjeta) Y RENOVACIÓN DE TARJETA DE LARGA DURACIÓN
Follow the steps and fill in your contact information. It is important that you fill in your email address correctly to ensure that your appointment receipt is sent to your email address.
Finally, select the appropriate time and confirm your appointment.
What documents do I need to prepare to apply for a student residence card?
You must bring the following documents with you on the day you apply for your student residence card:
– Print and fill out the application form (EX-17), which can be downloaded from the government website by clicking here.
-Original valid passport and old residence card (if any).
-Immigration office visa grant letter or student visa page in your passport.
-Two latest color ID photos.
-Empadronamiento (proof of residence).-
-Administrative payment slip Tasa Modelo version 790-012.
