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EU citizen registration certificate
Online verifiedCertificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión
Who needs it
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens living in Spain for more than 3 months.
When needed
Within 3 months of arrival. It is mandatory before an EU citizen requests an NIE for business purposes.
Where to get it
An appointment at Oficina de ExtranjerÃa or PolicÃa Nacional, depending on the province.
Timeline
20 to 30 minutes at the counter. The certificate is usually issued the same day.
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Usually required through sede.gob.es. Waiting times can often be several weeks.
What to bring
- •Passport or EU national ID
- •Proof of income, employment, or studies
- •Modelo 790 Código 012 fee
- •Filled EX-18 form
Common mistakes
- âš Going without a booked appointment
- âš Insufficient proof of means or insurance
- âš Wrong EX form
What to say at the counter
I am an EU citizen and I would like to register my residence in Spain. (Buenos dÃas. Vengo a solicitar el certificado de registro de ciudadano de la Unión.)
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