Oficinas de Extranjeria
Oficinas de Extranjeria are Spain's provincial immigration offices, the state offices that process and decide residence and work authorisations for non-EU foreigners, including employer-sponsored work routes and arraigo applications.
Oficinas de Extranjeria operates in the Spanish Immigration Authorities segment.
Oficinas de Extranjeria: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Provincial immigration offices
- Ownership
- State
- Related Ministry
- Ministerio de Inclusion (migration rules and information sheets)
- Key Functions
- Residence authorisations, employer-initiated work authorisations (form EX-03), arraigo applications
- Legal Basis
- Real Decreto 1155/2024 (Reglamento de Extranjeria)
- Also Handles
- EU registration certificate appointments, alongside the Policia Nacional
- Not Responsible For
- Ley 14/2013 routes decided by the UGE, or TIE card issuance by the Policia Nacional
- Country
- Spain
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How Oficinas de Extranjeria compares
The Oficinas de Extranjeria are NOT the same as the Policia Nacional: Extranjeria y Fronteras, which issues the NIE, takes TIE fingerprints and issues the physical TIE card after an authorisation is granted. They are also distinct from the UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estrategicos), a separate national unit that decides teleworker, highly qualified, entrepreneur and EU Blue Card applications under Ley 14/2013, and from Spanish consulates, which issue the initial visa abroad.
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Oficinas de Extranjeria: Frequently Asked Questions
What do the Oficinas de Extranjeria do?
The Oficinas de Extranjeria process and decide residence and work authorisations for non-EU foreigners in Spain, including employer-initiated work authorisations filed with form EX-03 and arraigo applications under Real Decreto 1155/2024.
Are the Oficinas de Extranjeria the same as the UGE?
The Oficinas de Extranjeria are not the same as the UGE. The provincial Oficinas de Extranjeria handle the general residence and work regime, while the UGE is a national unit for Ley 14/2013 routes such as the digital nomad (international teleworker) visa, highly qualified professionals and the EU Blue Card.
How much does an application at the Oficinas de Extranjeria cost in 2026?
As of October 2026, fees for Oficinas de Extranjeria procedures under Orden PJC/617/2025 are EUR 10.94 for an initial residence authorisation, EUR 16.40 for a renewal and EUR 38.28 for arraigo. Employer-paid initial work authorisations cost EUR 203.84 below 2 x SMI or EUR 407.71 at or above it.
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