Immigration & residency in Spain: every procedure in one place
Appointments (cita), TIE, residence-by-roots regularisation (arraigo), regularisation, nationality, family reunification — the whole residency journey in Spain, explained simply and routed to a free check with NAVI.
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No appointment for fingerprints or your immigration procedure? How to search and what to do.
Open guide → NIE numberNIE vs TIE, who needs it, EX-15 + fee form (tasa 790-012) — the foreigner ID number.
Open guide → TIE — residence cardGet or renew the foreigner ID card (TIE): documents, appointment and timing.
Open guide → Residence by roots (arraigo)Regularise by roots: social, work, family and the new types — who qualifies.
Open guide → Extraordinary regularisation 2026The 2026 window closed on 30 June. What to do now if you filed — or missed it.
Open guide → Nationality by residenceSpanish citizenship after 10/5/2/1 years: CCSE + DELE, the oath and timing.
Open guide → Nationality in 2 yearsIbero-Americans & Brazilians: the 2-year fast track + dual nationality.
Open guide → Digital nomad visaRemote work for foreign companies: income, the Beckham tax option, family.
Open guide → Recognise a foreign degreeDegree recognition (homologación), equivalence (equivalencia) or validation (convalidación): make your degree count in Spain.
Open guide → Exchange a driving licenceLicence exchange (canje) of a foreign licence: EU, agreement (no exam) or the Spanish exam — and the 6-month window.
Open guide → Renew NIE/TIEThe 2-month before / 3-month after window, sanction risk, correct EX form, fees, fingerprints and no appointment.
Open guide → Long-term residencePermanent residence after 5 years: rights, vs nationality, the 5-year card renewal.
Open guide → NIE to buy propertyNon-resident buyers: why the notary needs the NIE and how to get it.
Open guide → Family reunificationBring your spouse, children or parents: income, housing report and the visa.
Open guide → Town-hall registration (empadronamiento/padrón)Register at the town hall: the certificate you need for almost every administrative procedure (trámite).
Open guide → Digital certificateCl@ve and the digital certificate (certificado digital): online access to the administration.
Open guide → Residence action planA personal step-by-step plan for your route — file it yourself or via an adviser (gestor).
Open guide → 90-day Schengen ruleThe 90/180-day rule: how to count days, what happens if you overstay and how to stay legally longer than 90 days.
Open guide →Not sure which route is yours?
Tell NAVI your nationality, status and goal. It picks the right path — residence, residence by roots (arraigo), nationality or reunification — and the next step, no account.
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Informational guide on immigration procedures (extranjería) in Spain. Rules and deadlines change — check your case with NAVI or the Oficina de Extranjería.
This guide is general information about Spanish law, not a legal opinion on your case. Rules change and outcomes depend on your own facts and documents — check your situation before you act on it.
Need everyday protection, not just a one-off check?
Included: checks of Spanish documents, letters, requests and contracts before signing, Action Plans, consultation and sending your claims by burofax.