Appointments Madrid

Madrid has Spain’s largest foreign population (1.19 million as of 2026). That means high demand for appointments and fierce competition for slots.

Which Office Do You Need?

Madrid has several offices handling immigration appointments:

• Comisaría de Policía (Aluche). Main foreigners office, handles most NIE/TIE appointments
• Avenida de los Poblados. Large office, high volume
• Alcobendas. North Madrid, often has better availability
• Getafe. South Madrid
• Móstoles. Southwest, less competition
• Alcalá de Henares. East, often overlooked

All offices process the same documents. An NIE from Alcobendas works the same as one from Aluche.

Policía Nacional Office Locator →

How to Book Your Appointment

All appointments go through the government portal:

1. Go to Cita Previa Extranjería (search Google for “cita previa extranjería”) (the site may be slow. Keep trying)
2. Select province: Madrid
3. Click “Aceptar”
4. Choose your procedure (trámite):
   • 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”
5. Enter your passport number and personal details
6. Select an office and available date
7. Confirm and save your confirmation (print it)

Tip: Check multiple offices. If Aluche shows nothing, try Alcobendas or Getafe.

No Appointments Available?

This is common in Madrid. What works:

• Check early morning (8:00-9:00 AM) when new slots release
• Try surrounding offices. Toledo, Guadalajara, Segovia provinces often have better availability
• Check multiple times daily. Cancellations appear randomly
• Use a Spanish IP. Some users report better results with a VPN
• Be persistent. Slots appear unpredictably

Read our full guide: What to do when no appointments are available

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Empadronamiento in Madrid

Many immigration appointments require proof of address (padrón). In Madrid:

• Book online: Search “empadronamiento cita previa Madrid” or go to sede.madrid.es
• By phone: 010 (from Madrid) or 91 529 82 10
• In person: Any Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano (need appointment)

Documents needed: passport, rental contract or property deed, landlord authorization if renting a room.

Common Situations

Digital Nomads: Apply for DNV through UGE (fast-track). TIE appointment follows approval. Digital Nomad Visa →

Students: Student visa holders need TIE within 30 days of arrival. Student Visa →

EU Citizens: Register for green certificate after 3 months. EU Registration →

Family of EU citizen: EU Family Member Card required. EU Family Card →

What to Bring

For NIE (EX-15)

• ☐ Passport original + copy
• ☐ EX-15 form completed
• ☐ Justification document (job offer, property contract, etc.)
• ☐ Modelo 790 code 012 paid
• ☐ Appointment confirmation printed

For TIE (EX-17)

• ☐ Passport original + copy
• ☐ EX-17 form completed
• ☐ Visa approval resolution
• ☐ Photo (32x26mm, white background)
• ☐ 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

FAQ

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