Appointments 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)”
   • 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”
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

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Empadronamiento in Málaga

• Online: Search “empadronamiento cita previa Málaga” or go to malaga.eu
• 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 original + copy
• ☐ EX-15 form completed
• ☐ Justification document
• ☐ 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

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