Spain forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
17 forms from 1 agency
Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
Employment
The EX-03 form is used to apply for residence and work authorization in Spain, Form this form specifically for a work visa to legally work for a Spanish company.
- NATIONAL-WORK: National Work Visa
- Missing signatures on the form
- Incomplete or outdated form versions
Spain's immigration system, overseen by SEM, includes the EX-05 form.
- EU-BLUE-CARD: EU Blue Card
- Ensure the firma is present on all required sections of the form.
- Do not submit an incompleto form; check all sections are filled.
- Attach a valid contrato for highly-qualified employment.
- Include your NIE if applicable to avoid processing delays.
It is necessary for individuals who plan to start their own business or work as freelancers in the country. For related guidance, see the [National Work Visa](/en/spain/visas/national-work) page. For related guidance, see the Schengen Visa (Business) page.
- SELF-EMPLOYMENT: Self-Employment Visa (Autónomo)
- Ensure your business plan is detailed and complete.
- Do not submit an incomplete form; check all sections.
- Include your NIE number on the form.
- Ensure the firma is present on all required pages.
It is necessary for individuals who wish to undertake non-labor or labor internships in Spain. For related guidance, see the [Visit Spain](/en/spain/goals/spain-visit) page. For related guidance, see the Spain Retirement Guide page.
- TRAINEE: Trainee/Internship Visa
- Submitting an incompleto EX-04 form can delay processing.
- Ensure your internship contrato is signed before submission.
- Do not forget to include your firma on the EX-04 form.
- Attach a copy of your NIE for identification purposes.
It is specifically for individuals seeking to work in Spain under a contract of determined duration. For related guidance, see the [Spain Retirement Guide](/en/spain/guides/spain-retirement-guide) page. For related guidance, see the National Work Visa page.
- SEASONAL-WORK: Seasonal Work Visa
- Ensure the contrato details are complete and accurate.
- Missing firma from either the applicant or employer can lead to delays.
- Submitting an incompleto EX-06 form may result in rejection.
- Provide a valid NIE if applicable to your application.
Family
It allows foreign residents in Spain to bring their family members to live with them under specific conditions. For related guidance, see the [Spain Visa Refusal Reasons and How](/en/spain/guides/spain-visa-refusal-reasons) page. For related guidance, see the Family Reunification Visa page.
- FAMILY-REUNIFICATION: Family Reunification Visa
- When applying for Family-reunification — EX-02 is typically required as part of the application
- When filing EX-02 alongside EX-15 (NIE for sponsor and family members)
- When filing EX-02 alongside MODELO-790-052 (Fee payment for family reunification application)
- After filing EX-02 — EX-17 may be the next step (TIE card issued after family member arrival)
- No incluir documentación sobre la relación familiar.
- Secciones del formulario incompletas o sin firma.
- No proporcionar documentación financiera adecuada.
- Usar ediciones desactualizadas del formulario.
- Falta de traducción al español de la documentación.
General
EX-00 is the Spain form commonly associated with requests to extend an authorized stay. It is most relevant for people who are already in Spain under a temporary stay basis and need to request more time under the official rules for their route.
- When an authorized stay in Spain can be extended under the official rules for that route
- When a student, researcher, trainee, or similar temporary-stay applicant needs more time and the route points to EX-00
- When the current permission is still valid and the applicant is preparing a timely extension request
- When related Spain forms or next-step residence documents need to be coordinated with the extension strategy
- Waiting too long and trying to file after the current stay has already expired.
- Using generic supporting documents that do not clearly explain why the stay should continue.
- Submitting passport or status details that do not match the rest of the file.
- Leaving signatures, dates, or route-specific fields incomplete.
Residency
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic funds to support themselves during their stay.
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Failure to provide proof of sufficient economic funds
- Incomplete form submission
- Missing signatures
- Incorrect or outdated personal information
The EX-11 form is used to apply for long-term residency or EU permanent residency in Spain, allowing individuals to legally stay in the country indefinitely after living there for at least 5 years, as described in the [Long-Term Residence](/en/spain/visas/long-term-residence) guide.
- LONG-TERM-RESIDENCE: Long-Term Residence
- Foreign researchers with a hosting agreement from an approved Spanish university.
- Foreign professionals with a high-salary employment contract in Spain meeting th.
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- Evite un formulario incompleto; complete todas las secciones requeridas.
- Asegúrese de que su firma sea clara y legible.
- No olvide adjuntar la documentación que pruebe 5 años de residencia.
- Revise el formulario para evitar gaps en la información proporcionada.
The EX-17 form is the application for obtaining the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) in Spain.
- NATIONAL-WORK: National Work Visa
- NATIONAL-STUDENT: National Student Visa
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Ensure the photograph meets the specified requirements.
- Avoid incompleto submissions by completing all sections.
- Verify your firma matches the one on your identification.
- Include your NIE number on the EX-17 form.
EU citizens living in Spain must formalize their residency status by registering at the Central Foreigners Registry.
- EX-00 is used to apply for your stay authorization and for a stay extension.
- Ensure no sección del formulario está incompleto.
- Verify that your firma is present on the form.
- Attach all required documentación for EU citizenship proof.
EX-10 is an official SEM form titled "Solicitud de autorización de residencia Form this form por circunstancias excepcionales".
- ARRAIGO-SOCIAL: Arraigo Social (Social Ties Regularization)
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Registration
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic funds to support themselves during their stay.
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Failure to provide proof of sufficient economic funds
- Incomplete form submission
- Missing signatures
- Incorrect or outdated personal information
The EX-11 form is used to apply for long-term residency or EU permanent residency in Spain, allowing individuals to legally stay in the country indefinitely after living there for at least 5 years, as described in the [Long-Term Residence](/en/spain/visas/long-term-residence) guide.
- LONG-TERM-RESIDENCE: Long-Term Residence
- Foreign researchers with a hosting agreement from an approved Spanish university.
- Foreign professionals with a high-salary employment contract in Spain meeting th.
- Foreign researchers with a hosting agreement from an approved Spanish university…
- Foreign professionals with a high-salary employment contract in Spain meeting th…
- Evite un formulario incompleto; complete todas las secciones requeridas.
- Asegúrese de que su firma sea clara y legible.
- No olvide adjuntar la documentación que pruebe 5 años de residencia.
- Revise el formulario para evitar gaps en la información proporcionada.
The EX-15 form is applicable to both residents and non-residents.
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Schengen-tourist — NIE assignment for property/business purposes
- When applying for Non-lucrative — EX-15 is typically required as part of the application
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-01 (NIE required with non-lucrative application)
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-02 (NIE for family reunification)
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-03 (NIE required for work permit)
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-05 (NIE for Blue Card)
- When filing EX-15 alongside SCHENGEN-VISA-FORM (NIE for property or business in Spain)
- Asegúrese de que la firma esté presente en el formulario EX-15.
- No olvide adjuntar toda la documentación requerida.
- Evite enviar formularios incompletos para el EX-15.
The EX-17 form is the application for obtaining the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) in Spain.
- NATIONAL-WORK: National Work Visa
- NATIONAL-STUDENT: National Student Visa
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Ensure the photograph meets the specified requirements.
- Avoid incompleto submissions by completing all sections.
- Verify your firma matches the one on your identification.
- Include your NIE number on the EX-17 form.
EU citizens living in Spain must formalize their residency status by registering at the Central Foreigners Registry.
- EX-00 is used to apply for your stay authorization and for a stay extension.
- Ensure no sección del formulario está incompleto.
- Verify that your firma is present on the form.
- Attach all required documentación for EU citizenship proof.
Modelo 790 (Code 012) is an official SEM form known as "Tasa por expedición de TIE".
- When the official instructions indicate this form is required
- As part of a complete application package with supporting documents
- National-work — TIE fee for work permit holders
- National-student — TIE fee for students
- Non-lucrative — TIE fee for residence permit holders
- When filing Modelo 790 (Code 012) alongside EX-17 (Fee payment for TIE issuance)
- Incorrect fee code selection
- Incomplete payment information
- Incorrect personal identification numbers
Modelo 790 (Code 052) is used to request residence authorization fee payment. For related guidance, see the [Long-Term Residence](/en/spain/visas/long-term-residence) page. For related guidance, see the Form MODELO 790 (CODE 052) page. See official instructions for details.
- When Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration instructions require this form.
- Non-lucrative — Residence permit fee
- When filing Modelo 790 (Code 052) alongside EX-03 (Fee for work residence)
- Ensure the pago is made through an authorized bank before submission.
- Verify all sections are complete and include your signature.
- Keep a copy of the form and payment receipt for your records.
EX-10 is an official SEM form titled "Solicitud de autorización de residencia Form this form por circunstancias excepcionales".
- ARRAIGO-SOCIAL: Arraigo Social (Social Ties Regularization)
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Modelo 790 (Code 062) is an official SEM form titled "Tasa por tramitación de autorizaciones de nacionalidad".
- SPANISH-CITIZENSHIP: Spanish Citizenship (Nationality)
- When applying for Spanish-citizenship — Modelo 790 (Code 062) is typically required as part of the application
- Incorrect fee code selection.
- Incomplete payment information.
Fees
The EX-15 form is applicable to both residents and non-residents.
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Schengen-tourist — NIE assignment for property/business purposes
- When applying for Non-lucrative — EX-15 is typically required as part of the application
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-01 (NIE required with non-lucrative application)
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-02 (NIE for family reunification)
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-03 (NIE required for work permit)
- When filing EX-15 alongside EX-05 (NIE for Blue Card)
- When filing EX-15 alongside SCHENGEN-VISA-FORM (NIE for property or business in Spain)
- Asegúrese de que la firma esté presente en el formulario EX-15.
- No olvide adjuntar toda la documentación requerida.
- Evite enviar formularios incompletos para el EX-15.
Modelo 790 (Code 012) is an official SEM form known as "Tasa por expedición de TIE".
- When the official instructions indicate this form is required
- As part of a complete application package with supporting documents
- National-work — TIE fee for work permit holders
- National-student — TIE fee for students
- Non-lucrative — TIE fee for residence permit holders
- When filing Modelo 790 (Code 012) alongside EX-17 (Fee payment for TIE issuance)
- Incorrect fee code selection
- Incomplete payment information
- Incorrect personal identification numbers
Modelo 790 (Code 052) is used to request residence authorization fee payment. For related guidance, see the [Long-Term Residence](/en/spain/visas/long-term-residence) page. For related guidance, see the Form MODELO 790 (CODE 052) page. See official instructions for details.
- When Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration instructions require this form.
- Non-lucrative — Residence permit fee
- When filing Modelo 790 (Code 052) alongside EX-03 (Fee for work residence)
- Ensure the pago is made through an authorized bank before submission.
- Verify all sections are complete and include your signature.
- Keep a copy of the form and payment receipt for your records.
Modelo 790 (Code 062) is an official SEM form titled "Tasa por tramitación de autorizaciones de nacionalidad".
- SPANISH-CITIZENSHIP: Spanish Citizenship (Nationality)
- When applying for Spanish-citizenship — Modelo 790 (Code 062) is typically required as part of the application
- Incorrect fee code selection.
- Incomplete payment information.
Visitor
The Schengen visa application form is the standard short-stay visa form used when a traveler needs permission to visit Spain and other Schengen-area countries for a temporary stay. It is the core form behind many tourism, family-visit, and short business-trip applications.
- Tourism and leisure trips to Spain or the wider Schengen area
- Family or friend visits where an invitation or host details support the trip
- Short business travel such as meetings, events, or trade activity that fits a visitor route
- Temporary travel plans where Spain is the main destination or the consular authority handling the application
- Using travel dates or trip purpose descriptions that do not match the bookings or invitation letter.
- Providing weak or unclear evidence of accommodation, insurance, or financial support.
- Leaving fields blank or signing incorrectly when the appointment center expects a complete printed form.
- Applying through the wrong jurisdiction or without checking the current country-specific instructions.
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
Looking beyond Spain? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.