Appointments Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife province covers Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. The Canary Islands have 339,000 foreign residents in total, with many concentrated in southern Tenerife’s tourist areas.

Province Offices

Tenerife

• Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Main office, capital
• La Laguna. University town
• Puerto de la Cruz. Northern tourist area
• Arona/Los Cristianos. South, very busy

Other Islands

• Santa Cruz de La Palma
• San Sebastián de La Gomera

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, keep trying)
2. Select province: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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 and personal details
5. Select office and date
6. Print confirmation

No Appointments Available?

• Southern Tenerife offices are the busiest – try Santa Cruz or La Laguna
• Check early morning (8:00-9:00)
• Las Palmas province is an alternative (cheap inter-island flights)

Full troubleshooting guide →

Tired of refreshing? We help clients book appointments every week. Let us handle it for you.

Empadronamiento in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

• Online: Search “empadronamiento cita previa Santa Cruz Tenerife” or go to santacruzdetenerife.es
• Phone: 922 606 010

Common Situations in Tenerife

Digital Nomads: South Tenerife is a popular remote work hub. Digital Nomad Visa →

Retirees: Large community of European retirees in the south. Non-Lucrative Visa →

EU Citizens: Registration required after 3 months of residence. EU Registration →

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, white background
• ☐ Modelo 790 code 012 paid
• ☐ Empadronamiento certificate
• ☐ 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

Tenerife Appointment FAQ

Need Help?

We handle document preparation, appointment strategy, and full immigration representation.