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Murcia Appointment Guide

NIE & TIE Appointments in Murcia

The Region of Murcia has 251,000 foreign residents (15.8% of population). The coast attracts retirees while agriculture employs many seasonal workers.

Murcia Region Offices

  • Murcia city. Main office, regional capital
  • Cartagena. Second city, port area
  • Lorca. Interior, often has availability
  • Águilas. Coast, smaller office
  • San Javier/Mar Menor. Tourist coast

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: Murcia
  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
  6. Print confirmation

No Appointments Available?

  • Try Lorca or Cartagena instead of Murcia city
  • Check early morning
  • Alicante and Almería provinces are alternatives

Empadronamiento in Murcia

Online: web.murcia.es. Cita Previa Padrón

Phone: 900 222 900 (free, Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00)

Appointment types:

  • CITA XCP. ALTAS, BAJAS, CAMBIOS: For new registrations, cancellations, address changes
  • CITA XCP. VOLANTES, CERTIFICADOS: For certificates and foreigner renewals

Common Situations in Murcia

Retirees: Costa Cálida popular with Northern Europeans. Non-Lucrative Visa →

Agricultural Workers: Seasonal employment in horticulture. Work Permit →

Latin Americans: Large Ecuadorian and Moroccan communities. Nationality Service →

What to Bring

For NIE (EX-15)

For TIE (EX-17)

Murcia Appointment FAQ

Is Murcia easier than Alicante for appointments?

Often yes. Murcia has fewer tourists than the Costa Blanca. Lorca and interior offices typically have better availability than coastal areas.

Can seasonal workers get NIE appointments?

Yes. Agricultural and hospitality workers with valid contracts can apply for NIE. Your employer’s job offer serves as the justification document.

Last updated: January 2026