Advices when moving to Spain (EU citizen):
This information is provided as a guide only, but we will always be willing to help you if you need some extra information when moving to Spain.
As a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you only need to show your valid identity card or passport to enter Spain. However, there are some documentations that will make your life easier:
Step One: Apply for NIE (Non-national resident identification number).
It´s not mandatory but you will need it if you would like to buy a property or even a car. It´s also needed if you want to open a bank account in Spain or if you need to set up a utility contract, such as mobile, internet, electricity, gas or water contract. Regarding that type of contracts, we would like to remind you that if you would like to save time and money, we can manage them for you.
How to book an online appointment step by step:
1. Enter using the following link: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/icpplus/index.html
2. Select your province and click “Aceptar”.
3. Choose “POLICÍA-CERTIFICADO DE REGISTRO DE CIUDADANO DE LA U.E.”. If you are a British Citizen you must choose the option “POLICÍA-CERTIFICADOS-EU (EXCLUSIVAMENTE REINO UNIDO)”. Then, press “Aceptar”.
4. Complete your personal details. You can use your passport number to apply for a NIE. Make sure that your document number and name are written identically to the ID document that you will present at the appointment.
Then, press “No soy un robot!”.
Once you have checked all the details, press “Aceptar”.
5. Click on “Solicitar Cita”.
6. Confirm your contact details. You will receive an email confirming the chosen date and time of the appointment.
Important! You will need to present the following documents:
- Valid passport and a photocopy of the photo/passport details page.
- EX-15 application form. The form can be completed online or typewritten. Form link: https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/extranjeria/EX15.pdf
- 790 payment form. Complete and print the online form. Link: https://sede.policia.gob.es:38089/Tasa790_012/
Step Two: Registration in your local area.
This is done at the local authority (Padrón municipal) and you will need to show the rental contract for your accommodation or some bill as proof of address.
Step Three: Social Security number.
If this is the first time you are working in Spain, you must obtain your own Social Security number. You can arrange this yourself or your employer can do it on your behalf. In order to get it you must go to the Social Security office with the following documents:
- Application form (TA-1). Link: https://www.seg-social.es/wps/portal/wss/internet/Trabajadores/Afiliacion/10817/31190/572
- ID/Passport.
Once you get the Social Security Card you can go to your local health center and a doctor will be assigned to you.
We hope you find this information helpful.
FYP team
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