NIE & TIE Appointments in Palma de Mallorca

The Balearic Islands have Spain’s highest percentage of foreign residents at 21.3% (265,000 people). Palma handles most appointments for Mallorca, with high demand from EU citizens and seasonal workers.

Balearic Islands Offices

Mallorca

• Palma de Mallorca. Main office, high demand
• Inca. Central Mallorca, often has availability
• Manacor. East coast

Other Islands

• Ibiza (Eivissa). High seasonal demand
• Mahón (Menorca). Smaller office

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: Illes Balears
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 (Palma, Inca, Manacor, Ibiza, or Mahón)
6. Print confirmation

No Appointments Available?

• Try Inca or Manacor instead of Palma
• Summer months (June-September) are busiest due to seasonal workers
• Check early morning
• Consider flying to Barcelona or Valencia for urgent appointments

Empadronamiento in Palma

Online (with certificate): Sede Electrónica de Palma

Phone: 010 or 971 225 900 (14:00-23:00)

Over 65: Can attend OAC Son Moix without appointment (8:30-13:30)

Common Situations in Palma

EU Citizens: Largest group. Registration required after 3 months. EU Registration →

Seasonal Workers: Hospitality industry. Work Permit →

Digital Nomads: Growing remote work community. Digital Nomad Visa →

Property Buyers: Many EU and British buyers. 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

Palma Appointment FAQ