If you will stay for more than three months, register in the Central Register of Foreign Nationals within three months of arriving.
Routes to consider
You will receive the EU citizen registration certificate. Registration is done in person at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería) or the relevant police station. The documents you will be asked for depend on whether you work, study or live on your own resources. EU citizen registration
A point to check carefully
Find the decision granting your permit, not only the card or NIE number. Check which activity it authorises and when it takes effect.
Documents to get started
- Passport or identity card of an EU State.
- Proof of your employment or self-employment, of your studies or of your resources and health cover, as applicable.
- Marriage, kinship or dependence certificates only if the application is based on a family link.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Before your relative travels or before their stay ends: depending on the regime, the application can be filed from Spain or requires a visa.