1. We separate authorization and card
We check whether the pending step concerns residence, stay, or only physical issuance.
TIE for foreigners
TIE issuance and renewal service in Spain
We help prepare the foreigner identity card when you need a first issuance, renewal, duplicate, or a solution to a document issue connected to your authorization.
Full service from €290 + VAT · grounds, form, fee, preparation, and later steps according to the agreed scope.
When this service can help
- When you obtained or changed an authorization and need to know when to request the first TIE.
- When your card is close to expiry and you need to distinguish renewal of the authorization from renewal of the physical card.
- When your TIE was lost, stolen, or damaged and you need to assess a duplicate.
- When you have a decision or filing receipt and do not know what to bring to fingerprinting, which fee to pay, or what comes next.
What the full service may include
- Identification of the case: first issuance, renewal, duplicate, or change of details.
- Review of the EX-17 form, fee, decision, passport, and required documents.
- Fingerprint appointment checklist and documents to take to the police station.
- Guidance on return authorization and coordination with residence renewal when needed.
- Document preparation and support within the contracted scope, without selling a public appointment.
How to read your TIE
The TIE is the physical card; the NIE is the number printed on it. These are the three details we check most.
- 1NIE. Your personal foreigner number. It stays the same when you renew the card.
- 2Permit type. Shows the stay or residence authorization you hold in Spain.
- 3Validity. Expiry date of the card, not always of the authorization.
Illustrative example with fictitious data.
How we organize your application
2. We review EX-17 and fee
We check the details and documents against your card situation.
3. We prepare fingerprinting
We organize documents for personal attendance and the subsequent receipt.
4. We complete the process
We guide you on collection, duplicate issuance, or next steps if an issue appears.
Common cases we can manage
First TIE
First issuance after an authorization or visa requiring a card.
Physical card renewal
Card renewal after maintaining or renewing the corresponding authorization.
Loss, theft, or damage
Duplicates and review of documents proving the incident.
Receipt and travel
Questions about return authorization, fingerprints, and documents before leaving Spain.
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; scope depends on the situation and whether the residence authorization also needs coordination.
- The TIE evidences the foreigner administrative status but does not replace the decision or authorization underlying the card.
- Personal attendance, fingerprint appointments, fees, and collection depend on the Police and are not sold as a public appointment service.
- If your authorization has expired or there is a substantive issue, we first review residence or stay rather than treating the card in isolation.
Need a TIE and unsure about the next step?
We first distinguish authorization, card, duplicate, and fingerprinting. Then we define a clear scope for the action you actually need.
Frequently asked questions about the service
Are the TIE and NIE the same?
No. The NIE is a number; the TIE is a physical card associated with a stay or residence status. You can have an NIE without a TIE.
Is this page for renewing residence?
It covers the card and coordination with the authorization. If the main task is residence renewal, also see the renewal service so the two steps are not confused.
Which form is used for the TIE?
TIE issuance normally uses form EX-17, together with the fee and documents for the case. We verify the applicable version before preparing the file.
Do I have to go to the Police?
Fingerprinting and certain issuance steps require personal attendance. We help prepare those steps but cannot replace your presence.
Can you help with a lost TIE?
Yes. We review the relevant report or proof, form, fee, and other documents to assess a duplicate.
How much does the service cost?
The TIE service starts from €290 + VAT. Fees and external costs are separate, and residence coordination may expand the scope.
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
Guide to obtaining the TIE
General steps, documents, and differences from other identifiers.
Residence and TIE renewal
For cases where the authorization also needs renewal or change.
NIE service
For identification number applications, not a physical card.
Immigration forms and fees
Official forms and resources for preparing the process.
Official sources for verification
We verify procedural information against primary sources. Always check the current official information before filing.