Form 790 Code 052: What It Is, How to Pay It, and Which Residence Procedures It Is For

If you are processing a residence authorization in Spain, there is one step that almost always appears: paying the Form 790 code 052 (also called Form 790-052). In this guide we explain what it is, when it is paid, how to generate it, and how to avoid errors that delay your application.

Information reviewed and updated in 2026 with current regulations.

What Is Form 790 Code 052

Form 790 code 052 is the administrative fee linked to the processing of residence authorizations and other documentation for foreign citizens. It is a mandatory payment that accompanies many initial residence applications, renewals, and modifications.

At the administrative office it is identified as "Fee 052: Processing of residence authorizations and other documentation for foreign citizens".

In Which Procedures Is Form 790-052 Used?

Form 790-052 is used in residence procedures such as:

• Residence and work as an employee.
• Residence and self-employment.
• Non-lucrative residence.
• Residence renewals.
• Long-term residence.

The specific epigraph depends on your authorization. If you are not sure which one to mark, we help you choose the correct one for your case.

How to Generate and Pay Form 790 Code 052

There are two usual ways:

1. Online payment and registration (recommended):

• You fill out the Form 790-052.
• You make the electronic payment.
• You sign and submit the form to register it.
• You download the receipt.

2. In-person payment at a bank:

• You fill out the form and generate the document.
• You print all the pages.
• You pay at a collaborating financial institution.
• You keep the receipt to submit with your application.

Quick Step-by-Step (Practical Example)

If you are going to renew in Madrid:

1. Access the Form 790 code 052 form.
2. Select the province (Madrid).
3. Complete your details and the procedure epigraph.
4. Pay online or print to pay at the bank.
5. Attach the receipt to your application.

Common Errors with Form 790-052

• Choosing an incorrect epigraph.
• Paying a different fee than the one for your procedure.
• Attaching a receipt without registration if it was an online payment.
• Submitting the form outside the deadline or incomplete.

Documentation That Usually Accompanies the Fee

In addition to Form 790-052, the following are usually requested:

• Valid passport.
• Official procedure form (corresponding EX form).
• Proof of financial means or work activity.
• Updated empadronamiento (depending on permit).

You can see checklists according to your case here:

• Documents to Renew Residence in 2026: Practical Checklist
• Renew the Residence Card in Spain in 2026: Clear Steps and Deadlines

How Can We Help You with the Residence Authorization?

At Legal & Cloud we help you process the residence authorization with a clear approach:

• We identify your type of residence and the correct epigraph for Form 790-052.
• We review the documentation to avoid requests for additional information.
• We submit electronically and track the application.
• We accompany you until the resolution.

If you are starting your procedure, you can start here:

• Residence Renewals
• Residence and Work
• Residence and Self-Employment
• Non-Lucrative Residence
• Long-Term Residence

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Published: 2026-02-12 | Last updated: 2026-02-12