TIE renewal Spain

Name: TIE Renewal Spain (Spanish Residency Card)
Brand: Pellicer & Heredia
Rating: 4.9 (163 reviews)

Renew your TIE card after 5 years with Pellicer & Heredia

If you are a British national or family member resident in Spain holding a TIE / Foreigner Identity Card issued under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement (Acuerdo de Retirada), it is essential to be aware of the renewal process to maintain your legal status. The TIE serves as your identification document and proof of legal residence in Spain. This guide provides key information on how to renew your TIE efficiently. To know whether this renewal procedure applies to you, on the back of your card it must say ‘Acuerdo de Retirada’ under Observaciones/Remarks’.

As permitted through the Withdrawal Agreement, you are entitled to renew your five-year TIE card and automatically be issued a permanent (ten year) one once your current card expires. This process is much more simple than initial applications as you only need to attend a fingerprint appointment at one of the designated National Police stations and then the TIE card would be ready to collect from the same station in around a month.

Don’t risk delays or penalties and renew your TIE with our professional assistance

At Pellicer & Heredia, we simplify the renewal process by preparing your paperwork, scheduling your fingerprint appointment, and guiding you through every step.

When should you renew your TIE?

Current instructions to the National Police from Madrid are that you cannot apply until one day after your current TIE card expires up until 90 days after. The TIE has an expiration date printed on the front. Renewing in a timely manner ensures continuous legal residence and access to services.

Expiration rules and deadlines

The TIE card is valid for a specific period depending on your residence permit. Generally, you must renew it every 5 years. It is important to start the process within 60 days prior to the expiration date or, at the latest, within 90 days after.

Renew TIE after 5 years under the Withdrawal Agreement

If you are a British citizen protected by the Withdrawal Agreement after Brexit, renewing your TIE after 5 years is mandatory in order to maintain your legal residence in Spain. In these cases, you will be issued a new card valid for 10 years.

TIE renewal requirements

Documents you need for renewing TIE in Spain

Original valid passport
Expired TIE card
1 x Recent passport-sized photograph
Recently issued Padron certificate ‘certificado de empadronamiento’.
It must be no older than 3 months at the time of the appointment and is only required if your address has changed
Completed application form (EX-23)
Completed Tasa form (Modelo 790 012)
Proof of payment of the Tasa form (12 euros)

How to renew TIE Spain?

Complete and submit renewal forms: You must complete the official forms and submit them to the appropriate police station.
Pay the fee: Payment is made using Form 790 code 012 at any authorized bank or online.
Fingerprint appointment at the National Police station: Once you have submitted the documentation and paid the fee, you must attend your appointment to have your fingerprints taken.
Collect your new TIE card after 1 month: The issuance of the new TIE usually takes around 30 to 40 days.

Pellicer & Heredia TIE renewal assistance

We will be able to review your documents

Prepare the required application form

Pay the Police fees on your behalf (Tasa Modelo 790 012)

Assist you with obtaining your up to date Padron certificate

Schedule your fingerprint appointment at the designated Police station for the TIE application

Meet you at the appointment to assist with everything if you are in the Alicante province

If you are in a different province, we will prepare everything for you with detailed instructions via email and telephone assistance on the day.

We will inform you as soon as your TIE card is ready to be collected and secure your collection appointment in the case that it is necessary. This depends on the Police station.