If you have recently arrived in Spain with a Non-Lucrative Residence Visa, the next crucial step is to apply for your first residence card (TIE – Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero). Without the TIE, you cannot prove your legal residence in Spain, open a local bank account, or complete many administrative processes.
This guide explains the process for expats living in Girona province and the Costa Brava, including towns like Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Platja d’Aro, Lloret de Mar, Begur, and Palamós.
Step 1: Enter Spain with Your Non-Lucrative Visa
The Spanish Consulate in your home country will issue a Non-Lucrative Residence Visa stamped in your passport. This visa usually allows you to enter Spain within 90 days.
Once you arrive in Girona or anywhere in Spain, you must apply for your TIE card within the first 30 days of entry.
Step 2: Prepare the Documentation for Your First TIE
The typical documents requested include:
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Original passport with visa.
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Copy of your visa approval resolution.
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EX-17 application form (completed and signed).
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Empadronamiento certificate (Town Hall registration at your address in Girona, issued within 3 months).
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Recent photographs (passport size, white background, biometric format).
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Proof of payment of Tasa 790/012 (government fee).
Important: This is a general list. Each case is different, and requirements may vary depending on family members, consular instructions, and updates in Spanish immigration law. At Chervinskyy Group (Gestores Administrativos, Colegio nº 3899) we review each client’s profile individually to ensure success.
Step 3: Fingerprint Appointment (Toma de Huellas)
Once you have all your documents, you must attend a fingerprint appointment at the National Police (CNP) or Extranjería offices in Girona province. This is where your biometric data (fingerprints, photo, signature) will be taken to issue your TIE card.
Main offices in Girona province:
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Girona – Oficina Expedición TIE, C/ Cristóbal Grober, 12
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Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Ortiz de la Vega, 6-8
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Lloret de Mar – Virgen de Loreto, 51
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Figueres – C/ Pep Ventura, 8
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Camprodon – Crta. C38 km 11,5
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Puigcerdà – Avda. Francia, 2
At Chervinskyy Group, we not only prepare the application but also book the fingerprint appointment and assist you during the process.
Step 4: Collect Your TIE
After your fingerprint appointment, the police will give you a receipt (resguardo). Usually within 30–45 days, your physical TIE card will be ready for collection at the same office.
Why Work with a Gestor Administrativo in Girona?
Spanish immigration procedures are detailed, and mistakes (wrong photos, missing documents, expired padrón, etc.) often cause delays. As Gestores Administrativos Colegiados (Colegiado nº 3899, Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de Cataluña), we are licensed professionals authorized by the Spanish government to represent clients before immigration authorities.
We offer a complete service in Girona and the Costa Brava:
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Preparing your documentation.
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Booking and attending your fingerprint appointment.
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Following up until you have your TIE card in hand.
Contact – Chervinskyy Group
📍 Carrer Especiers, 30, bajos, 17220 Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Girona
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👨⚖️ Gestor Administrativo Colegiado nº 3899 (Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de Cataluña)
📞 +34 603 12 9741
📧 vchervinskyy@gestors.net
🌐 www.chervinskyy.group
If you are an expat arriving in Girona province with a Non-Lucrative Visa, don’t wait until the last moment. Book your consultation today and let us handle the process so you can focus on enjoying your new life on the Costa Brava.
