NIE & TIE Appointments in Alicante

Alicante province has nearly 493,000 foreign residents. 24.3% of the total population. The Costa Blanca attracts retirees from the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Alicante Province Offices

• Alicante city. Main office, high demand
• Benidorm. Costa Blanca, large expat population
• Elche. Second largest city in province
• Torrevieja. Huge expat community, busy
• Dénia. Northern Costa Blanca
• Alcoy. Interior, less demand

Find Your Nearest Office

Policía Nacional Office Locator →

How to Book Your Appointment

1. Go to Cita Previa Extranjería (search Google for “cita previa extranjería”) (the site may be slow or temporarily unavailable. Keep trying)
2. Select province: Alicante
3. Choose procedure:
   • NIE: “Policía. Certificados y Asignación de NIE”
   • TIE: “Policía. Toma de huellas (expedición de tarjeta)”
4. Enter passport number and details
5. Select office and date
6. Print confirmation

No Appointments Available?

• Torrevieja and Benidorm are very busy. Try Elche or Alcoy
• Check early morning (8:00-9:00 AM)
• Valencia and Murcia provinces are alternatives

Empadronamiento in Alicante

Alicante city: alicante.es. Padrón

For other towns (Benidorm, Torrevieja, etc.), search “[town name] empadronamiento cita previa”.

Common Situations in Alicante

British Retirees: Post-Brexit, UK citizens need visas. Non-Lucrative Visa →

EU Citizens: Register for green certificate after 3 months. EU Registration →

Property Buyers: NIE required for purchases. NIE Service →

What to Bring

For NIE (EX-15)

• ☐ Passport + copy
• ☐ EX-15 form
• ☐ Justification (property deed, job offer)
• ☐ Modelo 790-012 paid

For TIE (EX-17)

• ☐ Passport + copy
• ☐ EX-17 form
• ☐ Approval resolution
• ☐ Photo 32x26mm
• ☐ Modelo 790-012 paid

Alicante Appointment FAQ