EU Registration Certificate: Your Right as a European

Europe is Your Home

As a citizen of the European Union, you have the right to live and work in Spain. However, if you will be residing for more than 3 months, you are required to register with the Central Register of Foreign Nationals. This procedure is essential to formalize your situation and access public and private services.

"Free movement is a right, but registration is your duty. Get your 'Green NIE' and reside with full guarantees."

The "Green NIE"

The EU Citizen Registration Certificate is the community residence certificate, known as the Green NIE for community citizens or NIE for Europeans due to the color of the document. It certifies that an EU citizen resides legally in Spain. It is not a plastic card with a photo, but rather a paper certificate (or small paper card) that you must carry together with your passport or national ID from your country.

Fast and Direct Procedure

At Legal & Cloud, we facilitate your registration:

1. Prior Appointment: Getting a police appointment can be difficult; we manage availability.
2. Documentary Review (Green NIE requirements and documentation to apply for Green NIE): We ensure you meet the requirements (worker, student, or with own resources) to avoid wasted trips.
3. Assistance: We explain exactly what to present on the day of the appointment (it is an in-person procedure).

The Destination: EU Resident

With this certificate, you will have your definitive NIE number and will be able to carry out any economic or legal activity in Spain as a legal resident.

Procedure Information

📋 Requirements

Who must apply:

• Citizens of the EU, European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), and Switzerland.
• Who will reside in Spain for a period exceeding 3 months.

Eligibility Categories:

1. Employee: Employment contract or registration with Social Security.
2. Self-employed worker: Registration in the Economic Activities Census or Commercial Registry.
3. Student: Enrollment at a recognized center + Health insurance + Sufficient resources.
4. With own resources: Have private health insurance and sufficient economic means to not be a burden on the social system.

Deadline:

• Must be applied for within 3 months of entry into Spain.

📄 Required Documentation

General Documents:

• Official application form EX-18 in duplicate.
• Passport or National Identity Document from your country (valid and current).
• Proof of payment of the fee (Form 790-012).

Specific Documents (depending on category):

• Employees: Employment declaration, employment certificate, or Social Security registration.
• Self-employed: Registration in Economic Activities Census or RETA (Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers).
• Students: Enrollment, health insurance (European Health Insurance Card or private), and declaration of resources.
• Without economic activity:
  • Health insurance: Private or public (without co-pays).
  • Economic means: Bank certificate, pension, etc.

Important:

• The procedure is in-person at the Police Station or Immigration Office.
• The certificate is issued on the spot if everything is correct.
• The document does NOT have a photo, so it must always be accompanied by your Passport/ID.

Are you European and living in Spain? Contact us and regularize your situation today.

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Official Information: Ministry of Inclusion - Sheet 102