When the TIE applies
Any non-EU national staying in Spain beyond six months — for work, study, family or a non-lucrative life here — must obtain a TIE once the visa or residence authorisation is approved.
The fingerprint (toma de huellas) step
You book a "toma de huellas" appointment, turn up in person with your photos, the EX-17 and the paid fee, give your prints, and return for the card a few weeks on.
In Lanzarote
In Lanzarote, the the tie card is handled through Oficina de Extranjería de Lanzarote; our local team prepares your file and books the cita previa so it clears first time. We help clients from Teguise to Costa Teguise.
Frequently asked questions
It mirrors your residence permit — usually one to five years — and is renewed before the date on it passes.