Spain-wide
NIE number
A personal, unique identifier for foreign nationals who have economic, professional or social dealings with Spain.
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Municipal rules
Empadronamiento
Registration in the municipal population register of the Spanish municipality where you habitually live.
Spain-wide
Digital certificate
A personal electronic certificate used to identify yourself and sign or complete many Spanish public-administration procedures online.
Regional rules
Fishing licences across Spain
Find the regional route for inland, shore, boat or underwater fishing, including extra water permits and catch reporting.
Depends on your situation
EU residence registration
Prepare the EX-18 route based on nationality, length of stay and work, study or resources.
Depends on your situation
TIE identity card
Prepare the card stage after residence authorization, including fingerprints, renewal or replacement.
Depends on your situation
Cl@ve registration
Choose a valid registration method and distinguish basic from advanced access.
Regional rules
Social Security number (NUSS)
Check whether a number already exists, then prepare a first application or retrieval through Importass.
Regional rules
Healthcare & health card
Separate recognition of healthcare coverage from obtaining a regional health card, including an S1 route.
Regional rules
Foreign driving licence
Check recognition, exchange or renewal with DGT according to issuing country and residence.
Regional rules
School enrolment
Prepare admission and enrolment per child, including a move during the school year.
Municipal rules
Building works: obra menor / obra mayor
Prepare minor works, major works, declaración responsable or comunicación previa with the municipality, from the initial enquiry to completion.
Depends on your situation
Renting a home
Prepare the contract, deposit, inventory, handover and end of a tenancy.
Depends on your situation
Buying a home
Prepare property checks, reservation questions, notary documents and handover.
Depends on your situation
Electricity, water, gas & internet
Prepare a holder change, connection, provider switch, closure or billing enquiry.
Depends on your situation
Moving & changing your address
Coordinate padrón, tax contact, Social Security, vehicles and household services.
Spain-wide
Buying or importing a car
Separate Spanish ownership transfer from EU registration and non-EU import preparation.
Depends on your situation
Bringing pets to Spain
Plan the paperwork for your own dog, cat or ferret, including origin, travel and local follow-up.