When you need a TIE
Any non-EU national staying in Spain for more than six months — for work, study, family or non-lucrative residence — must obtain a TIE after their visa or residence authorisation is approved.
The fingerprint (toma de huellas) appointment
You book a "toma de huellas" appointment, attend in person with your photos, EX-17 form and paid fee, give your fingerprints, and collect the card a few weeks later.
In Bilbao
The Bilbao office sets the pace for the tie card across the Basque Country. Our team books your appointment, checks your documentación, and walks you through the day itself.
Frequently asked questions
It matches your residence permit — typically one to five years — and is renewed before it expires.