Just sharing my experience with my TIE Appointment in Spain. The fingerprint collection was at Gremis, Patraix (Valencia city) on Oct. 31st 2025.
As I mentioned before, we booked our appointments before arriving in Spain since we had our NIEs and access to a reliable VPN. Thanks to this, we were able to have our fingerprints collected just three weeks after the Digital Nomad Visa approval—such a relief!
In terms of requirements and paperwork, I’d suggest bringing all documents ‘just in case.’ Here’s what we took with us:
- Form: They didn’t ask for mine or my husband’s, and we were assisted by two different employees.
- Padron (original and a copy): We brought it just to be safe, even though it is not an official requirement. The woman collecting my fingerprints asked for it, but only ‘if I had it’—reinforcing the belief that this is optional. The man assisting my husband didn’t ask for his. If you have it, bring it over, but don’t worry if you don’t.
- Payslip from the ATM showing the tasa payment: This was required.
- Tasa form: This was also required.
- Copy of the resolution: Like the padron, they asked if I had it, but it didn’t seem mandatory. The person helping my husband didn’t request it either.
- Picture with the official dimensions: some folks do them at a fotomaton and have had luck. We did ours at a studio and the guy just knew the right dimensions.
- Original passport.
- Appointment confirmation: They will ask for it and crosscheck their list. You cannot line up until they have verified that you are on the list.
Overall, the requirements appear to vary depending on the person who is collecting your fingerprints. The guards aren’t particularly friendly and may seem a bit rude, but the entire process took about 45 minutes. Also, don’t arrive too early; they won’t let you in until your appointment time.
Question and Answers
These are the questions of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
Thank you for sharing! It is super helpful! How did you get a padron so quickly?
Response: “We have a long-term rental that we secured before arriving and the best landlords in the world. I think we were just lucky. Once you have the long-term lease, getting the padrón is easy. You just need to double-check the requirements of your city hall, and they’ll issue the certificate on the spot. Some city halls allow walk-ins, while others require an appointment.”
What’s the fingerprint collection for?
Response: “TIE.”
Thank you for sharing, it was very helpful. Did they provide an estimated arrival date for the card/tarjeta?
Response: “They said 40 days, but I think that’s an exaggeration based on what this website reports. It was on lote 488 when we got our fingerprints collected on Oct. 31st and they are on 500 today (Nov. 7), so 12 lotes in 4 working days? Friday Nov. 1st was a holiday.”
In Valencia a Padron is NOT required. Neither is a TIE collection appointment.
Response: “As we all know, each public employee here seems to have their own playbook. That’s why I suggested bringing it along just in case and mentioned that the lady asked for it if I happened to have it. Better safe than sorry.”
What is a TIE for? Does this help acquire a Digital Nomad Visa?
Response: “TIE is the residence card. It comes after getting the approval resolution from the UGE.”
Conclusion
The fingerprint collection process at Gremis, Patraix, can vary depending on the staff assisting you. While a padron and other documents are not always mandatory, bringing all possible paperwork is a good practice to avoid potential delays or complications.
Understanding the process, such as the purpose of the TIE and associated requirements, is essential for a smooth experience. Preparation and flexibility are key when dealing with Spanish authorities.
