TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)

The physical identity card issued to non-EU foreign nationals legally resident in Spain, replacing the older paper residence card. The TIE shows the holder's NIE, residence permit category, and validity dates, and is required to evidence legal stay in interactions with Spanish authorities and many private institutions. Post-Brexit UK nationals legally resident in Spain hold a TIE under the Withdrawal Agreement. The TIE must be applied for in person at a designated National Police station within thirty days of entering Spain on a long-stay visa.