Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros TIE for British Nationals with a Residency Certificate
The green Residency Certificate for EU citizens, remains valid for UK Nationals living in Spain, and certifies the holder’s EU citizen retained rights under the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
The Withdrawal Agreement TIE is a bio-metric ID card, specifically for British Nationals who were resident in Spain before the end of the transition period.
Do I Have to Exchange my Residency Certificate For A TIE?
There is no obligation to apply for the TIE, however you can do so voluntarily. Both the UK and Spanish Governments recommend you to do this.
UK nationals who hold a Spanish Residency Certificate get a like for like swap. You just have to complete a simple application and provide proof of identification and address.
UK National Residency Certificate TIE Exchange Application
Documents Required
Your EU residency certificate, passport and a copy, a small passport photo, and if you've changed address, recent padron
Application Forms
There are two forms that you need to complete. The modelo 790 to pay the €12 application fee, and the EX23 application form
Appointment
In most places this is booked online. Your application is processed and fingerprints taken. Your card is ready to collect in 5 - 6 weeks
Need Some Help Getting Your TIE?
The application process to get a TIE if you have a Residency Certificate is quite straight forward, however if you need a helping hand we can send you more info, and also offer the following services
TIE Application - €125
We'll complete your TIE EX23 form, fill in the modelo 790, pay the application fee, and book your residency appointment
TIE Appointment - €60
If you're not confident going on your own, one of our bi-lingual residency assistants can accompany you to support you at your appointment
Here’s what our customers who have to say:
‘Five star service, arranged everything for our Residencia so quickly after pandemic. Very professional and helpful. Thanks All’ TJ
‘The people here at this company are simply the best.
They sorted my residencia and also my exchange for my TIE card. Nothing is too much trouble, they reply to messages straight away, are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend them.
They get 5* from me.’ DB
‘I have used Lifestyle for my Residency and to sort my Spanish Driving Licence. Everything was fully explained to me and I cannot recommend them enough.
I was met at the Police Station by Maria and my residency was all sorted for me, I do not believe without their help I would be here in Spain. Big thanks to them.’ KE
Exchange Your Residency Certificate for the TIE
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