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EU citizen registration certificate (CUE) service

We review your situation as a citizen of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland and help prepare the registration certificate when you plan to reside in Spain.

Full service from €290 + VAT · grounds, documents, EX-18 form, and preparation according to the agreed scope.

When this service can help

  • When you are an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen planning to reside in Spain beyond a short stay.
  • When you start working, studying, running a business, or relying on resources in Spain and want to organize proof of your status.
  • When you need to confirm whether a registration certificate or an EU family member card applies.
  • When you have questions about EX-18, health insurance, resources, economic activity, or family documents.

What the full service may include

  • Identification of your residence grounds: work, self-employment, studies, resources, or another situation.
  • Review of the EX-18 form, passport or identity document, and supporting evidence.
  • Checklist for registration, resources, insurance, enrollment, or employment depending on the case.
  • Guidance on family members and the difference between the CUE and an EU family member card.
  • Document preparation and support within the contracted scope, without selling public appointments.

How to read your registration certificate (CUE)

The CUE is a paper certificate, not a photo card, so it helps to know what each detail means.

Fictitious EU citizen registration certificate exampleFront and back of a sample certificate with fictitious data highlighting the NIE, registration date, and support number.ESPAÑACERTIFICADO DE REGISTRO DE CIUDADANO DE LA UNIÓNEl encargado del Registro Central de Extranjeros certifica que:D./Dª: NOMBRE APELLIDONacido: 01/01/1990 CIUDAD PAÍS UENIE: X0000000-XNacionalidad: PAÍS UEDomicilio: CALLE EJEMPLO 1, CIUDADResidente comunitario en Españadesde 01/01/2026CIUDAD, 1 de enero de 2026EJEMPLO · DATOS FICTICIOS · EJEMPLO ·12
  1. 1NIE. Your foreigner identity number, printed on the front.
  2. 2Registration date. Since when you are registered as an EU resident.
  3. 3Support number. Printed on the back; it identifies the certificate paper and some online procedures ask for it.

Illustrative example with fictitious data.

How we organize your application

1. We identify your grounds

We check which activity or resources support your residence in Spain.

2. We review documents

We organize identity, activity, insurance, resources, and family documents.

3. We prepare EX-18

We review the form, fee, and personal steps that apply.

4. We coordinate next steps

We guide you on issuance, updates, or a family card if your situation requires it.

Common cases we can manage

EU worker

Employment or an employment relationship in Spain.

Self-employed activity

Professionals or business owners carrying out economic activity in Spain.

Student or person with resources

Cases requiring enrollment, insurance, and means of support.

EU citizen family member

Review of whether the EU citizen needs a CUE or the non-EU relative needs a family card.

These are common examples, not an exhaustive list. We review the details of your case to confirm whether this service is suitable and what scope it would require.

Scope, quote, and next steps

  • The service starts from €290 + VAT; the final quote depends on the grounds and people or documents to coordinate.
  • The CUE is for the EU citizen; family members from third countries may need a different card.
  • Attendance and issuance depend on the Police and procedure availability; we do not sell public appointments.
  • Information and requirements may vary with the specific situation. The Administration decides whether the documents prove the residence right.

Moving to Spain as an EU citizen?

We review your activity, resources, and family situation to distinguish the CUE, NIE, and family card before preparing the application.

Frequently asked questions about the service

Who needs the CUE?

The certificate is for EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens residing in Spain under the applicable grounds. We review your situation before choosing the document.

Is the CUE the same as the TIE?

No. The CUE is the EU citizen registration certificate. The TIE is a card for non-EU foreigners in the relevant situations.

Which form is used?

The certificate application is normally linked to form EX-18, together with the fee and documents for the residence grounds.

Can I apply if I am self-employed?

Yes. Self-employment may be one of the grounds to review. The activity and relevant documents must be evidenced.

Which document does my non-EU partner need?

An EU family member card may apply, but the relationship and other requirements must be reviewed separately from the CUE.

How much does the service cost?

The service starts from €290 + VAT; fees and external costs are separate unless the quote says otherwise.

Can the service and support be handled online?

Document review, preparation, and coordination can be handled online. If the procedure requires personal attendance or action, we explain how it fits within the contracted service.

Useful links to prepare your case better

Official sources for verification

We verify procedural information against primary sources. Always check the current official information before filing.

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