How to Get an NIE Number in Madrid: Offices, Form EX-15 and Fee
The NIE is the identification number Spain gives foreigners for contracts, taxes and property. This is how to request one at a Policía Nacional office in Madrid.
Residency & Visas
NIE, TIE, padrón and residence permits in Madrid: which office, which form, what it costs and how long it takes.
How to Register on the Madrid Padrón: Appointment, Documents, Volante
Registering your address on the padrón is the first local step after moving to Madrid. Here is how to book it, what to bring and how to get proof later.
Spanish Nationality by Residence: Years Needed, Exams, Fee and Oath
Long-term Madrid residents can apply for Spanish citizenship once they reach the legal residence period. Here is how the years are counted, which exams to book and what comes after approval.
How to Get Your TIE Card in Madrid: Fingerprints, Fee and Pickup
Non-EU residents in Madrid need a TIE card within a month of arriving or of their permit approval. Here is how the fingerprint appointment and card pickup work.
Oficina de Extranjería in Madrid vs Police Offices: Who Does What
Madrid splits immigration paperwork between the Oficina de Extranjería and the Policía Nacional. Here is which office handles which step and how to file and track applications online.
Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa: Income, Health Insurance and Renewal
The non-lucrative residence is the route for retirees and people living on savings or passive income. Here is the 2026 money test, the insurance rules and how renewal in Madrid works.
EU Registration Certificate in Madrid: Form EX-18, Proof and €12 Fee
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who live in Madrid for more than three months must register with the police. Here is what each group has to prove and how family members apply.
Spain’s Digital Nomad Residence: Income, UGE-CE Route and Renewals
Spain's permit for remote workers is set out in the entrepreneurs law. Here is how the income rule is calculated in 2026, how in-country applications work and what happens at renewal.
Arraigo in Spain: The Five Routes Under the 2025 Regulation Compared
Spain's 2025 immigration regulation rebuilt the arraigo permits for people already living in the country. This table-led guide compares the five routes and explains where Madrid residents apply.
Digital Certificate or Cl@ve in Madrid: How to Get Each and Why
Spain runs most paperwork online, but only after you prove who you are. This guide compares the FNMT digital certificate and Cl@ve and shows how foreigners in Madrid get them.