• NIE (Foreign Resident Identification Number) : issue Foreigner's Identity Card. It is a unique issue and staff that is assigned to foreigners to be identified in Spain.

• TIE: card Foreigner's Identity Card. It is the plastic card that serves as a document to accredit the status legal in the Spanish territory. It contains the NIE (Foreign Resident Identification Number) .

• Student Visa: Document required to enter Spain as an international student. Students coming to study all of degree program normally have a 90-day visa that allows them to process a TIE. Students coming from exchange for a semester normally have a 180-day visa.

• National Identity Card: National Identity Card. card of Identity d.

• certificate European Union citizen registration card: Physical document containing the NIE (Foreign Resident Identification Number) for European Union and European Economic Area students.

• TaxA tax is a mandatory administrative payment for the Spanish State to carry out a bureaucratic procedure.

The Immigration Offices (Oficinas de Extranjería) depend on the Government of Spain and are where most immigration documents are processed. Many times we colloquially refer to "Extranjería" to make reference letter to the Oficina de la Policía de Extranjería corresponding to your city or CCAA.

The data of the Pamplona Immigration Office can be found at ahere. It is located at Av. Guipúzcoa 40.

In San Sebastian, the procedures are carried out at the Government Subdelegation, located at place Pio XII, nº 6.

To carry out the procedures at the Foreigners' Office you need to have a previous quotation which you can obtain by clicking here. link.

In both Madrid and Barcelona there are several offices of Extranjería and the process to obtain a quotation previa may vary.

We are at the disposal of student to help you as much as possible, but it is essential that the student is manager of your immigration status at all times. To do this you must: 

• Be aware of the expiration date of your visa and/or TIE.

• Memorize the NIE (Foreign Resident Identification Number) (issue de Identificación de Extranjero).

• Provide a copy of the TIE to Office of the Registrar upon request.

• Perform the homologation of your degree scroll from high school program and official grades as required by Admissions Office.

• apply for the renewal of your TIE at deadline established. Renewal can be done from 60 days prior to its expiration date, and a maximum of 90 days after the TIE is valid. It is always advisable to start the renewal as soon as possible.

• Always keep a scanned copy of your immigration documents.

For more information contact us at visa@unav.es.

All students with passports from outside the European Union or European Economic Area or Switzerland must apply for a student visa to cross the entrance border into Spain.

• Types of visas student will receive: 

  • semester programs(Exchange or International Foundation Semester): 180-day visa

  • Programs of more than 6 months: 90-day visa, which as soon as you arrive in Spain requires to apply for a TIE (card de Identificación de Extranjero )

• Standard visa application process

• Please note that the consulate of your area may require additional documents. For more information on the specific requirements , please contact your local consulate. Click here to find your consulate.

This document is required for stays of more than 90 days for students from outside the European Union (also students from exchange of academic year full). It is only granted to students who have a 90-day visa and never to students who have a 180-day visa. The TIE must be applied for within the first month of your arrival and it is imperative that you renew this card annually.

Throughout September, the International Relations Office at the Pamplona campus offers a documentation collection service. It is essential that you submit the documentation before the date indicated, as after that date the student will have to process the documentation directly with the Oficina de Extranjería (Immigration Office). For more information on specific dates and times, please see the document checklist below.

• Need a TIE?

• Documentation at campus Pamplona

• Documentation at campus San Sebastian

• Explanation of the initial TIE process (1st year students) 

• VIDEO

• Loss or theft of TIE

If you continue to study at the University of Navarra, you must renew your TIE at deadline . You can renew from 60 days prior to the expiration date of your TIE, and up to a maximum of 90 days after its validity. It is always advisable to start the renewal as soon as possible.

The process is divided into 6 steps:

• 1st step: certificate Digital . Its duration is 4 years. It is advisable to make a backup copy as explained here.

• 2nd step: List of documents for renewal. You must collect and scan all the documents (preferably in PDF).

• 3rd step: Uploading the documentation to Mercury. Once the documents have been digitized, they must be uploaded to Mercurio, which is the platform through which the telematic renewal is carried out.

• 4th step: Downloading the resolution. When you receive a notification from Extranjería (which can be a requirement or the resolution of your transcript), you must download as soon as possible this notification.

• 5th step: application from quotation fingerprinting + Documents. When you obtain the favorable resolution you must reserve a quotation for fingerprinting in Aliens and bring the necessary documentation for this quotation.

• 6th step: Collection of the TIE. In Pamplona, the TIE is collected one month after the fingerprinting quotation , on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 15:00 to 17:30 (without previous quotation ).

Other alternatives to renew the TIE:

Since the process is a bit complicated, many students prefer to do the TIE Renewal through the Renewal of the TIE through high school Oficial de Gestores Administrativos de Navarra.. If you decide to proceed with this option, it is NOT necessary to have a digital certificate . Although the manager performs the renewal process for you, it is advisable to keep an eye on the manager and periodically ask him/her how the renewal process is going and demand that he/she keep you up to date with any new developments.

How long does the TIE card last?

The TIE is usually valid for a full year (generally until the beginning of the next academic year), although some new cards are valid for two years. On the favorable resolution and subsequently on the physical card , you should check the expiration date carefully.

When do I need to renew the TIE card?

You have 60 days before its expiration and 90 days after its expiration to renew the TIE. It is advisable apply for to renew before the TIE expires to avoid delays and overcrowding at Extranjería.

I am a student and I am going to do an exchange and I need to renew my TIE card. What should I do?

You should be sure to apply for the renewal of your card before making your exchange. For more specific questions, please contact contact at visa@unav.es.

The "padrón" is the list of inhabitants of a city or province in Spain. When you start living here it is very important to register to be counted as an inhabitant of the area. This procedure ensures that the Town Hall and Extranjería can locate you and update your data in the system.

The volante de empadronamiento is no longer a requirement for apply for the TIE for the first time. You will need to empadronarse to renew your TIE; however, we always recommend empadronarse when you come to live in Spain as it is extremely useful for public health procedures, vaccinations, applying for scholarships or programs, certify arraigo, etc.

To find out how to do it, click here

The Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión Europea is for European Union students (including those who have EU passports but were not born in the EU) studying in Spain. It is advisable to apply for it within the first month of arrival, and it is not necessary to renew it annually. Once it is obtained, it must be scanned and sent to the UNAV General Offices.

• Process and Checklist for certificate for EU Citizen Registration
• Documentation to submit at San Sebastian

The National Identity Card is the national identity card for Spanish citizens. Spanish citizens residing abroad must apply for the National Identity Card when they arrive in Spain. No further formalities are required, nor is it necessary to renew it every year (it expires after 5 years).

For more information on the process and where to apply, see link:

• Process for the DNI and Checklist

The following are the different situations and procedures to be followed apply for:

• Student from outside the European Union with a 90-day visa programs of study : application of the card de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE) for the first time.

• Student from outside the European Union, at status legal in Spain, but without a 90-day visa programs of study : Authorization of initial stay by programs of study from Spain.

• Student member of the European Union: application of the European Union Member Registration Certificate

• Student from outside the European Union in the process of renewing the card de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE): application of extension of the card de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE)

You can find general information about the Immigration Office in Madrid here.

If you have applied for your first TIE or its renewal and you have not yet received the physical TIE, you must apply for a Return Authorization to be able to travel outside the EU and return to Spain without any problems. deadline This allows you to re-enter Spain within a maximum of 90 days (maximum) and can only be used once.

Make sure to apply for the Return Authorization in advance, since at some times of the year, such as during Christmas, it is more complicated to get a quotation in Extranjería for apply for this document.

 To find out how to apply, click here

The Navarre-based business IQL, which specializes in subject , provides legal aid to students of the University of Navarra in case of complex situations. 

contact to consult services and rates:

• Email: consultasunav@iql4.com

• Telephone: 613078781