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EU Registration Certificate (Spain)

EU Registration Certificate (Spain) is the certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Union, the document EU citizens must obtain when residing in Spain for more than 3 months, applied for with form EX-18 within 3 months of entry for a fee of EUR 12.00 as of October 2026.

EU Registration Certificate (Spain) operates in the Spanish Residence Documents segment.

EU Registration Certificate (Spain): Core Facts

Term Type
Residence registration document for EU citizens
Local Name
Certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Union
Who Needs It
EU citizens residing in Spain for more than 3 months
Deadline
Apply within 3 months of entry
Application
Form EX-18, passport or national ID, paid tasa modelo 790
2026 Fee
EUR 12.00 (as of October 2026)
Evidence Required
Work or self-employment, or sufficient means plus health insurance, or student enrolment
Issued By
Policia Nacional / Oficinas de Extranjeria, normally at the appointment if the file is complete
Country
Spain
Status
Active Definition
Verified

How EU Registration Certificate (Spain) compares

The EU Registration Certificate is NOT the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero), the card issued to non-EU nationals; EU citizens register under Real Decreto 240/2007 instead. It is also NOT a standalone NIE application, although the certificate carries the holder's NIE number. The EU-family card for non-EU relatives of EU citizens follows the Real Decreto 240/2007 route as well, and is distinct from the ordinary non-EU family regime.

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EU Registration Certificate (Spain): Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs an EU Registration Certificate in Spain?

EU citizens who reside in Spain for more than 3 months need the EU Registration Certificate (certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Union), and must apply within 3 months of entry under Real Decreto 240/2007.

How do I apply for the EU Registration Certificate and what does it cost?

The EU Registration Certificate is requested with form EX-18 at a Policia Nacional or Extranjeria appointment, with ID, evidence of work, means plus health insurance or student enrolment, and tasa modelo 790. As of October 2026 the fee is EUR 12.00.

Is the EU Registration Certificate the same as a TIE?

The EU Registration Certificate is not a TIE. EU citizens receive the EU Registration Certificate, which shows their NIE, while the TIE card is for non-EU nationals with an authorisation or stay longer than 6 months.

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