Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
TIE Application for Mixed EU/Non-EU Pareja de Hecho Couples
“We are Non eu and eu citizen, we have our pareja de hecho. What now? Can we just make an appointment for my TIE, is the pareja de hecho enough?”
How Mixed Couples Apply for TIE with Pareja de Hecho
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
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“Congrats! You can now apply for residency as a ‘family member’ of an EU citizen. The residency granted is good for five years. You can only apply for the TIE once the residency has been granted.”
“I am a lawyer specialist in immigration matters. After being declared as a PDH you need to submit certain documents in the Extranjería office to get your residency approved. After that, you will need to ask in a police station for your TIE by doing the fingerprints procedure.”
“You need to apply for tarjeta comunitaria and then with that you apply for your TIE once that’s approved.”
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“Depends on the route the EEA citizen has been granted residency (Employment, Self-sufficient, Self-employed, student, etc.). We were required to have €12,200 (5,500 + 4700 for non EEA) plus private medical cover (non copago).
You also need the bank to confirm your bank account statement and any necessary insurance policy being paid. Plus, proof of relationship status, ‘padron’ (where you live), and copy of passport. Non EEA will be called to have fingerprints scanned and photo taken for storing of biometric info and plastic residency card.”
Conclusion: TIE for EU/Non-EU Pareja de Hecho
For mixed EU and non-EU couples with pareja de hecho in Spain, the process towards obtaining residency and the TIE involves several critical steps. Initially, applying for residency as a family member of an EU citizen is necessary, following which the TIE can be applied for.
It’s important to prepare for document submissions including proof of income or savings, relationship status, and other personal details. This guidance underscores the importance of accurate preparation and consultation, ideally with a specialist, to ensure a smooth application process for residency and the TIE in Spain.
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