EX-01 Form Spain: How to Fill It Out in English (2026)

Last Updated on July 21, 2026 by seo-tool-reader

Staring at a dense Spanish government PDF when your Spanish is shaky is intimidating, and the EX-01 form is exactly where most non-lucrative residence applicants get stuck. This guide walks you through the EX-01 form field by field in plain English, so you can complete it confidently even though the document itself must be filled in Spanish. You will learn what each section asks, the one field first-timers almost always get wrong, and how the form fits into your wider visa file. Whether you are applying at a consulate abroad or renewing inside Spain, this is your practical, box-by-box companion.

What the EX-01 form is and who needs it

The EX-01 is the official Spanish application titled “Solicitud de autorizacion de residencia temporal.” It is used to request initial temporary non-lucrative residence authorization and its renewal.

Only non-EU (third-country) nationals use this form. EU citizens follow a different registration process and do not file the EX-01.

You will typically submit it alongside your Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) application at a Spanish consulate abroad for the initial authorization. The same form is used inside Spain for renewals at the Oficina de Extranjeria.

The document is entirely in Spanish, and you must complete it in Spanish. This guide simply explains, in English, what each field is asking for.

Before you start: download the correct form

Always download the current official version directly from the Spanish government rather than reusing an old copy someone shared with you. The form is updated periodically, and an outdated version can cause problems at your appointment.

You can get the official file from the Ministerio de Inclusion, Seguridad Social y Migraciones “modelos de solicitud” page at inclusion.gob.es. Bookmark it so you always pull the latest edition.

Print it clean, fill it in capital letters, and avoid corrections or crossings-out where possible. Neat, legible answers speed up review and reduce the chance an official asks you to redo the page.

Use black or blue ink and keep a spare blank copy on hand. If you make a mistake, starting fresh on a clean sheet looks far better than a heavily amended one.

How to fill out the EX-01 form section by section

The EX-01 is short but precise. Below is a walkthrough of each of its four numbered sections, plus the signature step.

Section 1 — DATOS DEL EXTRANJERO/A (applicant’s personal details)

This section collects your core identity data exactly as it appears in your passport. Consistency with your other documents matters more than anything here.

• Full name: write it precisely as printed in your passport, including all given names and surnames.
• Date and place of birth: enter your birth date and the city and country where you were born.
• Nationality: your current citizenship.
• Marital status (estado civil): single, married, divorced, widowed, and so on.
• DNI/NIE/PAS number: a first-time applicant has no NIE yet, so put your passport number in this field.
• Intended address in Spain: the address where you plan to live once you arrive.

The passport-in-the-NIE-field detail trips up many first-time applicants. Because you have not been assigned an NIE, your passport number is the correct identifier to use.

Section 2 — DATOS DEL REPRESENTANTE LEGAL (legal representative)

Complete this section only if a legal representative is filing on your behalf, or if a parent is applying for a minor child. If you are an adult filing for yourself, leave it blank.

When it does apply, enter the representative’s identifying details here rather than the applicant’s.

Section 3 — DOMICILIO A EFECTOS DE NOTIFICACIONES (notification address)

This is the address where the authorities will send official notifications about your file. Complete it only if it differs from the address you gave in Section 1.

Many initial applicants have not yet moved to Spain, so their notification address abroad differs from their intended Spanish address. In that case, fill this in with the address where you can reliably receive mail.

Section 4 — DATOS DE LA SOLICITUD (application details)

Here you declare what kind of application you are making. For a first-time NLV application, tick “INICIAL” and the matching circumstance box.

If you are renewing your residence from inside Spain, select the “renovacion” option instead. Only one applies to your situation.

Final step: date and sign

Date and sign the form at the bottom. An unsigned application is incomplete and can hold up your entire file.

Double-check that the signature matches the one in your passport. Officials do compare them, and a mismatch invites unnecessary questions.

The EX-01 form and the modelo 790 codigo 052 fee

The EX-01 form usually travels together with the modelo 790 codigo 052, the state fee form for the residence authorization. They are two separate documents that work as a pair.

The fee is paid separately from the form itself, and you present the proof of payment as part of your package. Keep the receipt safe, because you will likely need to show it.

Think of the two documents as a set: the EX-01 states what you are requesting, and the 790 052 proves you have paid the corresponding state fee. Missing either one leaves your submission incomplete.

Common mistakes to avoid

Small errors on this form cause outsized delays. A quick review against this list can save you a repeat appointment.

1. Leaving the DNI/NIE/PAS field blank instead of entering your passport number as a first-timer.
2. Filling in Section 2 when no legal representative is involved.
3. Using an outdated version of the form downloaded from a random blog.
4. Ticking both “inicial” and “renovacion,” or neither, in Section 4.
5. Forgetting to date and sign the final line.
6. Inconsistent spelling of names between the form, passport, and supporting documents.

How the EX-01 fits into your full NLV file

The form is only one piece of your application. It is submitted together with the rest of your NLV documentation at your consulate or BLS appointment, which you should book well in advance.

Your wider file typically includes items such as an apostilled and translated background check and a medical certificate confirming you are free of certain diseases. Preparing these early keeps your timeline on track.

Remember that the same form covers both the initial application and the renewal, with only Section 4 changing between the two. That is why getting comfortable with it now pays off again years later.

For a deeper look at the whole process, our sister site spainnonlucrativevisa.com covers the NLV route in detail. It complements this field-by-field EX-01 guide nicely.

Where to get help

If your case is complex, or you simply want a professional to review your paperwork before submission, working with a specialist is money well spent.

Here you can find Spainguru’s recommended services for Spanish visas: https://spainguru.es/services-for-spanish-visas/.

You can also learn from thousands of applicants who have been through it. Join Spainguru’s Spain Non Lucrative Visa Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spanishnlv.

Conclusion

Completing the EX-01 form is far less daunting once you understand what each Spanish field is really asking. Take your time with Section 1, remember the passport-number rule, sign and date it, and pair it with your modelo 790 codigo 052 fee.

With a clean, consistent form and a well-organized file, you give your non-lucrative residence application the strongest possible start.

This article is for informational purposes and reflects the experience of the Spainguru community alongside publicly available sources. It is not legal advice. For professional guidance, consult expert immigration lawyers — see https://spainguru.es/services-for-spanish-visas/.

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Bruno Bianchi is the founder and CEO of Spainguru, Spain's largest expat immigration community with 150,000+ members. Since 2014 he has helped thousands of people relocate to Spain through expert guides, webinars and vetted professional services covering visas, residency, taxes and life in Spain.

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