When the card becomes compulsory
Any non-EU national intending to remain in Spain beyond six months — to work, to study, to join family or to live on independent means — must obtain a TIE once their visa or residence authorisation has been granted.
Giving your fingerprints (the toma de huellas)
You reserve a "toma de huellas" slot, attend in person with your photographs, the completed EX-17 form and the settled fee, provide your fingerprints, and then return a few weeks later to collect the finished card.
In Mallorca
In Mallorca, the the tie residence card is handled through Oficina de Extranjería de Illes Balears (Palma); our local team prepares your file and books the cita previa so it clears first time. We help clients from Andratx to Alcúdia.
Frequently asked questions
Its validity tracks your residence permit — commonly one to five years — and it must be renewed before that date passes.
As a non-EU resident you are expected to keep it on you as your official identity document in Spain.