Appointments 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
- Go to Cita Previa Extranjería (search Google for “cita previa extranjería”) (the site may be slow or temporarily unavailable. Keep trying)
- Select province: Alicante
- Choose procedure:
- NIE: “Policía – Certificados y Asignación de NIE”
- TIE: “Policía – Toma de huellas (expedición de tarjeta)”
- EU Registration: “Policía – Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la U.E.”
- EU Family Card: “Policía – Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano de la U.E.”
- Return Authorization: “Policía – Autorización de regreso”
- Enter passport number and details
- Select office and date
- 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
Tired of refreshing? We help clients book appointments every week. Let us handle it for you.
Empadronamiento in Alicante
- Alicante city: Search “empadronamiento cita previa Alicante” or go to alicante.es
- 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 original + copy
- ☐ EX-15 form completed
- ☐ Justification (property deed, job offer)
- ☐ Modelo 790 code 012 paid
- ☐ Appointment confirmation printed
For TIE (EX-17)
- ☐ Passport original + copy
- ☐ EX-17 form completed
- ☐ Approval resolution
- ☐ Photo 32x26mm
- ☐ Modelo 790 code 012 paid
- ☐ Empadronamiento
- ☐ Appointment confirmation printed
For EU Registration (EX-18)
- ☐ Passport/ID original + copy
- ☐ EX-18 form completed
- ☐ Empadronamiento
- ☐ Proof of status (employment contract, bank statements, or enrollment letter)
- ☐ Modelo 790 code 012 paid
- ☐ Appointment confirmation printed
For EU Family Card (EX-19)
- ☐ Passport original + copy
- ☐ EX-19 form (2 copies)
- ☐ Marriage/birth certificate (apostilled, translated)
- ☐ EU family member’s green certificate
- ☐ Modelo 790 code 012 paid
- ☐ Appointment confirmation printed
For Return Authorization (EX-13)
- ☐ Passport original + copy
- ☐ EX-13 form completed
- ☐ Proof of renewal submission (resguardo)
- ☐ Travel itinerary
- ☐ Modelo 790 code 052 paid
- ☐ Appointment confirmation printed
Alicante Appointment FAQ
Why is Torrevieja so hard to book?
Torrevieja has one of Spain’s highest foreign-born populations. Many British and Scandinavian retirees live there. Try Elche or Alcoy instead.
What’s the difference between NIE, TIE, and EU Registration?
NIE is just a number (for non-residents doing business in Spain). TIE is the physical card for non-EU residents with a visa. EU Registration (green certificate) is for EU citizens living in Spain over 3 months. Different procedures, same booking portal.
Do Alicante offices have English-speaking staff?
Some staff in expat-heavy areas speak basic English, but don’t count on it. The process is mostly document review, so language barriers are manageable.
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Why is Torrevieja so hard to book?
Torrevieja has one of Spain’s highest foreign-born populations. Many British and Scandinavian retirees live there. Try Elche or Alcoy instead.
What’s the difference between NIE, TIE, and EU Registration?
NIE is just a number (for non-residents doing business in Spain). TIE is the physical card for non-EU residents with a visa. EU Registration (green certificate) is for EU citizens living in Spain over 3 months. Different procedures, same booking portal.
Do Alicante offices have English-speaking staff?
Some staff in expat-heavy areas speak basic English, but don’t count on it. The process is mostly document review, so language barriers are manageable.
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