Peace of Mind for Those Waiting to Attend Stage Two of TIE Application

For the many applicants who have completed stage 1 of their residency applications and are concerned about not obtaining an appointment for stage two at the foreigners offices, Policia Nacional. Press release which it appears has also been circulated to the aforementioned offices.

NOTA-DE-PRENSA TIE

Translation:

“The objective of this measure is to transfer peace of mind to people who are waiting to obtain an appointment for the processing of fingerprints or the issuance of the TIE

It is thus remembered that citizens who are waiting for an appointment can use that resolution they have already received for the procedures in which they need to prove their residence or work authorisation

The Secretary of State for Migration, in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior, has promoted a series of actions to protect the legal security of foreigners. Through a reminder that will appear in the resolutions issued by the Immigration Offices, it will be emphasised that the mere possession of said resolution produces full effects against the administration and against third parties, and its effectiveness is not conditioned on obtaining the Foreigner Identification Card (TIE).

This initiative of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration will allow that, during the period of time that elapses between the citizen receives the resolution of the Immigration Office and the moment in which he obtains the TIE, foreigners can continue to use the document issued by the Immigration Office (which must be presented at the Police Station in order to obtain the Card) in order to enforce the rights inherent in that authorisation before third parties.

The objective of this measure is to provide peace of mind to people who are waiting to obtain an appointment for the processing of fingerprints or issuance of the TIE, remembering that although obtaining the TIE is a right and an obligation for the citizen, they may use that resolution that they have already received for the procedures in which you need to prove your residence or work authorisation, both with the administration and with third parties. Obtaining the Foreigner Identification Card (TIE) is a right and an obligation for those foreigners who have been issued a visa or authorisation to stay in Spain for a period of more than six months.

The Ministry has requested the Immigration Offices to reflect, from now on, this specification in all concession resolutions, both initial and extended or renewed authorisations. Likewise, this information has been expressly reflected on the website of the Electronic Headquarters of the Secretary of State for Public Administrations in the procedures for taking fingerprints, issuing a card and renewing a long-term card”.

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.