EU certificate
The EU Registration Certificate (often called the “NIE verde”) is the document issued to EU citizens who plan to live in Spain for more than three months.
- It registers you in the Central Register of Foreign Nationals and includes your NIE number.
- You need it if you plan to work, study, retire or live in Spain using your own financial resources.
Example: A recently retired Dutch citizen who wants to start a new life in Mallorca and enjoy the best of Spanish cuisine.
How we handle your EU Registration
We check your situation. We identify which EU Registration category applies to you and confirm the documents required for your specific case.
We prepare your application. We prepare your EX-18, review your supporting documentation and check the requirements of the police station where you will apply.
We arrange your appointment. We coordinate your police station appointment and prepare the applicable government fee.
We support you until completion. We stay with you throughout the process and help you respond if the authorities request additional documents or information.
How we handle your empadronamiento
The empadronamiento (padrón) officially registers your address in Spain. It must be completed at the Town Hall of the municipality where you live and may be required when applying for your EU Registration Certificate. It is often required to access public services in your area, such as healthcare, transport cards, public sports facilities and education.
We help you register with your Town Hall as part of the service:
Check the requirements of your specific Town Hall
Review your address and rental documentation
Prepare the application and arrange your appointment
Check the supporting documents your appointment requires
Also included in your service
Health insurance.Through our insurance partners, we help you arrange suitable cover when your application requires it:
Explain whether health insurance is required in your case
Help you understand the type of coverage you need
Connect you with our partners and support you until the policy is in place
Spanish bank account.Through our banking partners, we help you find the right option:
Explain the available options and connect you with our partners
Help you prepare the information required
Support you through the account-opening process
What we need from you
- Your valid passport or national ID.
- The evidence supporting your category:
- Contract or Social Security registration
- Self-employment registration
- Enrolment
- Insurance
- Proof of resources
- Your attendance: for the EU Registration the application is personal and nobody can register in your place.
- Your attendance: for the empadronamiento, it depends on whether your Town Hall requires you in person.
- The original and a copy of your health insurance policy, issued by an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.
- Your rental contract, deed or the owner's written authorisation.
Our job is not simply to fill in forms. We make sure you apply under the right category, provide the evidence accepted by the relevant authority, and arrive fully prepared—so your application is not delayed and your appointment is not wasted.