After the move
Practical guides to the TIE, empadronamiento and renewing your study stay (estancia) after moving to Spain.
After the move
What is a TIE in Spain and who needs the foreigner identity card
A simple explanation of the difference between the TIE, the NIE, the visa and the basis for your stay.
Updated 28 September 2026 After the moveHow to get a TIE in Spain as a student
Step-by-step instructions for getting a TIE: appointment, documents, fingerprints and collecting the card.
Updated 28 September 2026 After the moveWhat documents a student needs for a TIE in Spain
We go through the EX-17, the fee (tasa), passport, photo and documents that prove your status.
Updated 28 September 2026 After the moveWhen to apply for your TIE after arriving in Spain
When the deadline for the TIE starts running and what to do right after entry.
Updated 29 September 2026 After the moveHow to renew a student stay (estancia) in Spain
When to apply for renewal, which documents prove you're continuing your studies and what to check in advance.
Updated 29 September 2026 After the moveEmpadronamiento in Spain: what it is and how to register
What the padrón is, why a student needs it and what to do if the rental contract isn't in your name.
Updated 29 September 2026