Find the Spanish immigration and residency forms you need, including NIE, TIE, empadronamiento, EX forms, social security, and health card paperwork.
Spain Paperwork Hub
Spanish relocation paperwork is easier when you know which form or appointment unlocks the next step. This hub collects the main residency, identity, and registration documents people need when moving to Spain.
Start With The Core Documents
- NIE number guide - Spain’s foreigner identification number for tax, banking, housing, work, and official paperwork.
- Empadronamiento guide - municipal registration, usually needed for healthcare, school enrollment, local services, and some immigration renewals.
- TIE residence card - the physical foreigner identity card for many non-EU residents after visa approval.
- Social Security registration - required for employees, many autónomos, and public healthcare access through work contributions.
- Health card registration - regional health service registration once you qualify for public healthcare.
The EX forms below are official immigration application forms used for different residence, stay, work, and identity-card processes. Requirements depend on nationality, visa route, family status, and where you apply.
Use the form pages as a starting point, then verify the latest requirements with the relevant Spanish office, consulate, or professional advisor before submitting.
When To Get Help
Consider using an immigration lawyer if your case involves a visa refusal, family reunification, a work authorization, a change of status, or conflicting advice from different offices. For routine tax or autónomo paperwork, an accountant or tax advisor may be more appropriate.