Appointments Las Palmas
The Canary Islands have 339,000 foreign residents (15% of population). Las Palmas province covers Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.
Las Palmas Province Offices
Gran Canaria
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Main office
- Telde. Second city, alternative option
- Maspalomas/Playa del Inglés. Tourist south, busy
Other Islands
- Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura)
- Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Find Your Nearest Office
Policía Nacional Office Locator →
How to Book Your Appointment
- Go to Cita Previa Extranjería (search Google for “cita previa extranjería”)
- Select province: Las Palmas
- 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”
- Enter passport number and details
- Select office
- Print confirmation
No Appointments Available?
- Try Telde or other Gran Canaria offices
- Check Fuerteventura or Lanzarote (inter-island flights are cheap)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife province is an alternative
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Empadronamiento in Las Palmas
- Online: Search “empadronamiento cita previa Las Palmas” or go to laspalmasgc.es
- Phone: 928 44 60 00
Common Situations
Digital Nomads: Las Palmas is a top digital nomad hub. Digital Nomad Visa →
Retirees: Popular with Germans and Scandinavians. Non-Lucrative Visa →
EU Citizens: Large German and British community. 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
- ☐ 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
Las Palmas Appointment FAQ
Can I use Tenerife offices if Las Palmas is full?
Yes. NIE/TIE from any province is valid. Tenerife (Santa Cruz province) has separate availability. Inter-island flights are frequent and cheap.
What’s the difference between NIE, TIE, and EU Registration?
NIE is just a number (for non-residents doing business in Spain). TIE is the physical card for non-EU residents with a visa. EU Registration (green certificate) is for EU citizens living in Spain over 3 months. Different procedures, same booking portal.
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Can I use Tenerife offices if Las Palmas is full?
Yes. NIE/TIE from any province is valid. Tenerife (Santa Cruz province) has separate availability. Inter-island flights are frequent and cheap.
What’s the difference between NIE, TIE, and EU Registration?
NIE is just a number (for non-residents doing business in Spain). TIE is the physical card for non-EU residents with a visa. EU Registration (green certificate) is for EU citizens living in Spain over 3 months. Different procedures, same booking portal.
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