The TIE Resident Identity Card is available to non-EU residents and is issued for periods of 2, 5, or 10 years. There are several ways to obtain a TIE if you meet the eligibility criteria, with the most relevant options for our clients being:
- Brexit TIE: Available to UK nationals who can prove residence in Spain prior to 31/12/2020.
- Student TIE: Granted for completing a two-year physical course, with proof of economic means for sustainability.
- Student Visa: Applied for outside Spain or within 90 days of arrival, for physical courses lasting less than one year. This visa is renewable or convertible into a student TIE.
- ‘Arraigo’: Based on proof of living in Spain for three years without proper documentation, along with evidence of integration into Spanish culture.
- Spouse or long-term partner (pareja de hecho): For partners of EU residents living in Spain.
- Non-Lucrative Visa: Applied for outside Spain with evidence of sufficient funds or wealth (approximately €27,000 per applicant). This is a one-year, multi-entry visa that is renewable or convertible into a non-lucrative TIE.
- Economic Visa: Availability depends on the region of application and the applicant’s qualifications, as all applications are assessed for the possibility of fulfilling a vacancy locally.
If you would like more information or assistance in obtaining your TIE or visa, please fill out the contact form below, and one of our experts will get in touch with you promptly.
