Forms & Documents

Every immigration form, registration document, and tax filing you need for your Spain relocation. Updated for 2026.

Core Immigration Forms

The essential forms for obtaining your NIE, TIE, and visa authorization in Spain.

Form	Purpose	Who Needs It	Where to Submit	Fee (2026)
EX-15 Official source	NIE application (Foreigner Identity Number)	Everyone — required for any legal, financial, or professional activity in Spain	Oficina de Extranjería or designated National Police station	Free (NIE assignment only)
EX-17 Official source	TIE application (Physical Residence Card)	All non-EU residents with a valid residence authorization	Oficina de Extranjería (requires cita previa)	€16.32 (2026)
EX-01 Official source	Non-Lucrative Visa application	Retirees and passive-income applicants (no work permitted)	Spanish consulate in country of legal residence	~€80 (consular fee)
MI-T Official source	Digital Nomad Visa application (Teletrabajo)	Remote workers for non-Spanish employers, freelancers with 80%+ foreign clients	UGE portal or Spanish consulate	~€80 (visa) + €200–€400 (TIE upon arrival)
EX-19 Official source	EU Family Member Card (Tarjeta Comunitaria)	Non-EU spouses, children, and dependents of Spanish or EU citizens	Oficina de Extranjería (applied from within Spain)	~€16.32
EX-10	Arraigo Familiar (Family Roots Residency)	Parents, children, or partners of Spanish citizens — applied from within Spain	Oficina de Extranjería (requires cita previa)	~€16.32
Modelo 790 (Code 012)	Residency processing fee payment	All TIE applicants — required before your TIE appointment	Online at sede.policia.gob.es (fill online, print, pay at bank)	€16.32 (2026 — subject to annual update)

Local Registration Documents

Essential documents for your first 30 days in Spain: municipal registration, Social Security, and healthcare.

Certificado de Empadronamiento

Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) of your municipality

Proof of municipal address registration

Required Documents	Important Notes
Passport/NIE, rental contract or property deed, completed application form	If staying with someone, you need an "Autorización de Empadronamiento" letter signed by the property owner/tenant, plus their ID and proof of address

Social Security Form TA.1

Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS)

Social Security number registration (for work or healthcare)

Required Documents	Important Notes
Passport, NIE/TIE, empadronamiento, employment contract (if applicable)	Employed workers: employer files this. Self-employed (autónomos): you file directly. NLV holders may use Convenio Especial pathway

SIP Card Application

Local Centro de Salud (health center)

Public healthcare access card

Required Documents	Important Notes
Social Security number, NIE/TIE, empadronamiento certificate	Varies by region: SIP (Valencia), Tarjeta Sanitaria (Andalucía/Madrid). Register at the health center assigned to your registered address

Empadronamiento Authorization Letter Template

If you are staying with a friend, partner, or family member who owns or rents the property, you will need an authorization letter from them. Here is what it must include:

AUTORIZACIÓN DE EMPADRONAMIENTO

Yo, [Full name of property owner/tenant], con [DNI/NIE number], como [propietario/inquilino] del inmueble situado en:

[Full address including floor, door number, postal code, and city]

AUTORIZO a [Full name of person being registered], con pasaporte/NIE [passport/NIE number], a empadronarse en dicha dirección.

En [City], a [Date].

Firma: ___________________________

The property owner/tenant must attend the appointment with you and bring their DNI/NIE and proof of address (rental contract or property deed). Requirements may vary by municipality.

Tax & Compliance Forms

Critical tax forms for Spanish residents, Beckham Law applicants, and non-resident property owners.

Form	Purpose	Who Needs It	Deadline	Key Details
Modelo 149	Beckham Law application (special tax regime for inbound workers)	DNV holders, Entrepreneur Visa holders, and qualifying inbound workers	Within 6 months of Social Security registration date	Flat 24% on Spanish income up to €600,000 (47% above). No worldwide income tax. Duration: 6 tax years.
Modelo 720	Declaration of Foreign Assets	All Spanish tax residents with foreign assets exceeding €50,000 in any category	March 31 each year (for prior year holdings as of Dec 31)	Three categories reported separately: (1) bank accounts, (2) securities/funds/insurance, (3) real estate. Re-file only if holdings increase by €20,000+
Modelo 210	Non-Resident Income Tax return	Non-residents who own property or earn income in Spain	Varies: rental income quarterly; imputed income by Dec 31 of following year	EU/EEA residents: 19% flat. Non-EU residents: 24% flat. Spanish-source income only.
Modelo 130	Quarterly IRPF advance payment for self-employed	Autónomos (self-employed workers) on direct estimation method	Quarterly: Jan 20, Apr 20, Jul 20, Oct 20	20% of net profit for the quarter. Offset against annual IRPF return (Modelo 100).
Modelo 303	Quarterly IVA (VAT) return	Autónomos and businesses charging IVA on invoices	Quarterly: Jan 20, Apr 20, Jul 20, Oct 20 (annual summary Modelo 390 by Jan 31)	Standard IVA rate: 21%. Reduced: 10% (food, transport). Super-reduced: 4% (bread, medicine). Report IVA collected minus IVA paid.
Modelo 036/037	Alta censal — business registration with the tax agency	Anyone starting self-employment or business activity in Spain	Must be filed before starting economic activity (no retroactive registration)	Declares your business activity (epígrafe IAE), tax obligations, and IVA regime. Modelo 037 is the simplified version for most autónomos.

Beckham Law: 6-Month Deadline Warning

You must file Modelo 149 with the Agencia Tributaria within 6 months of your Social Security registration date. Missing this window means you default to Spain's regular progressive tax regime (19%-47% on worldwide income) for the entire duration of your stay. This deadline is absolute and cannot be extended. Work with a Spanish tax advisor (gestor or asesor fiscal) immediately upon arrival.

Modelo 720: March 31 Annual Deadline

All Spanish tax residents holding foreign assets exceeding €50,000 in any single category (bank accounts, securities, or real estate) must file Modelo 720 by March 31 each year. After your initial filing, you only need to re-file if any category increases by more than €20,000. Penalties for non-filing have been reduced following EU court rulings, but the obligation remains.

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