From fingerprints to card: the TIE in Castelló

01What starts it: a visa or a resolution

Two situations lead to a TIE. You arrive in Spain with a long-stay visa, for work, studies or family. Or you are already here and the Oficina de Extranjería sends you a favourable resolución (written decision) on your authorisation.

In both cases the time to book is short, counted from your entry into Spain or from the decision. Book the fingerprint appointment in your first days.

02Huellas TIE Castellón: the fingerprint visit

On the booking website, choose Castellón as the province and the procedure for fingerprints and card issue (toma de huellas). policia.es lists TIE issue at both Plaza Teodoro Izquierdo 6 and Calle Río Sella 5; the Delegación del Gobierno’s page also places the TIE with the Comisaría Provincial. Go to the address on your confirmation, with:

• Your EX-17 form, signed at the bottom
• The passport you entered with, visa page included
• One recent colour photo in passport format, on a white background
• The paid 790-012, stamped or with its online receipt
• Your resolution, if your authorisation was granted in Spain
• A padrón certificate, in case the officer asks for your address

03The resguardo while the card is made

After the fingerprints, you are handed a resguardo: a paper receipt proving the card is on its way. Keep it with your passport. It is your proof until the card is ready.

04Picking up the card

The card is collected in person, later. The office tells you how collection works, and in many provinces it needs a booking of its own. Bring your passport and the resguardo. Check your name, your NIE and the dates before you leave the desk.

05Renewals and replacements

When your authorisation is renewed, a new card follows. A lost or stolen card is replaced the same way, after you report it to the police. Address changes are reported as well. If you must travel while a new card is being made, read about the return authorisation first.