TIE Request for correct interpretation of the Sixth Provision of the Resolution of July 2020

How to Use These Letters

We’ve provided two versions of the TIE renewal letter:
• Spanish version – this is the official letter to be submitted to the Foreigners Office (Oficina de Extranjería).
• English version – this is just to help you understand the meaning of the Spanish version, line by line.

What to Do:
1. Open the English letter first to read through and understand what information is needed (such as your full name, address, and date).
2. Then, open the Spanish letter.
3. Fill in your details where indicated (name, address, city, date).
4. Print and sign the Spanish version.
5. Submit it to the relevant Policía Nacional station (Foreigner’s Office) either in person or as instructed.

These letters cite your rights under the July 2020 Resolution and clarify the correct renewal period of your TIE under Article 18.4 of the Withdrawal Agreement.

though I have been advising on the ruling and your rights for years now, on the 1st of July, I contacted a Madrid lawyer who deals with immigration who read through the resolution and agreed with me a hundred percent.

Note to Members:  All those using the letter are simply asking the officers to interpret the regulation correctly,  as it was intended,  and not to apply it partially or selectively. The letter respectfully reminds them to consider the full resolution when processing renewal applications. Please provide the letter to the person attending you in a polite manner and stand your ground. If the law is not complied with, you can asked to speak to the head of department and also ask for the complaints form, . It does help.

Download the Letters to complete and print.

TIE_Renewal_Letter_Spanish version

TIE Renewal Letter English version

I have been spending many hours trying to figure out why some residents can get a new renewal within the months before another is not. This is important because we do not want wasted appointments, when they’re so difficult to get.

Please note this is  my personal conclusion.

Why Some People Can Renew Early and Others Get Blocked

Even though renewing a TIE (temporary or permanent) is supposed to follow the same rule, that you can renew within the last 30 days before expiry, the confusion may happen because:

1.The police system (computer) depends on how the officer enters the request.

If the officer selects “prórroga” (renewal), the system checks the expiry date and blocks it if it’s too early.

2.But if they choose a different reason, like “cambio de tipo” (change to permanent), or “sustitución” (replacement due to damage or error),  the system lets it through, even if the card hasn’t expired.

3.So, it’s not the person’s status (temporary or permanent) that makes the difference,  it’s how the police are typing it into the system.

4.That’s why some people renew very early (because the officer treats it as a change or re-issue), while others are told to come back later.

Everyone is technically doing a renewal (“prórroga”),

but the system doesn’t work properly unless the officer inputs the case the right way.

So it’s not the law that’s different, it’s the computer entry and office practice that causes these inconsistencies.

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Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.