NIE & TIE Appointments in Málaga

Málaga province has experienced Spain’s fastest foreign population growth. The Costa del Sol attracts retirees, digital nomads, and tech workers.

Málaga Province Offices

• Málaga city. Main office
• Marbella. Costa del Sol, large expat area
• Fuengirola. Popular with Scandinavians
• Torremolinos. Tourist area
• Estepona. Western Costa del Sol
• Vélez-Málaga. Eastern coast, less busy
• Ronda. Interior, typically easier

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: Málaga
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?

• Marbella and Fuengirola are very busy. Try Vélez-Málaga or Ronda
• Check early morning
• Granada or Cádiz provinces are alternatives

Empadronamiento in Málaga

Online: malaga.eu. Guía Telemática (select Cita Previa)

App: “Málaga Funciona” (iOS/Android)

Phone: 010 or 951 92 60 10

Common Situations in Málaga

Digital Nomads: Málaga Tech Park attracts remote workers. Digital Nomad Visa →

Retirees: Costa del Sol is top retirement destination. Non-Lucrative Visa →

Property Buyers: NIE required before purchase. NIE Service →

What to Bring

For NIE (EX-15)

• ☐ Passport + copy
• ☐ EX-15 form
• ☐ Justification document
• ☐ Modelo 790-012 paid

For TIE (EX-17)

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

Málaga Appointment FAQ