What does “TIE” mean?

Foreigner’s identity card with your photo. It proves your residence permit.

What to do

Book the fingerprint appointment (toma de huellas) soon after your permit is approved — usually you must apply within one month.

You may see it in letters from

• Oficina de Extranjería / Policía Nacional — Immigration office

“TIE” is a Spanish word used in official letters in Spain. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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