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.
15 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 essential for those seeking residence and work authorization in Spain, specifically for obtaining a work visa to be employed by a Spanish company.
- NATIONAL-WORK: National Work Visa
- Foreign nationals renewing their temporary residence and work permit as employee.
- Self-employed foreign nationals renewing their temporary residence permit who ca.
- Foreign nationals renewing their temporary residence and work permit as employee…
- Self-employed foreign nationals renewing their temporary residence permit who ca…
- Ensure the contrato section is complete to avoid an incompleto application.
- Verify your firma is clear and legible on all pages.
- Use the current EX-03 form edition to avoid processing delays.
The EX-05 form is used to apply for an EU Blue Card in Spain, which allows highly-qualified third-country nationals to work and reside in the EU. It is designed for individuals with a valid job offer and who meet specific salary and qualification requirements.
- EU-BLUE-CARD: EU Blue Card
- Ensure your firma is present on the EX-05 form to avoid delays.
- Verify that your NIE is correctly filled out to prevent processing issues.
- Avoid submitting an incompleto application; ensure all sections are completed.
EX-07 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
EX-04 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
EX-06 is an official MISSM form titled "Solicitud de residencia temporal con contrato de duración determinada".
- SEASONAL-WORK: Seasonal Work Visa
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Family
EX-02 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
General
The EX-00 form is essential for those seeking stay authorization and extensions in Spain.
- When you need to extend your current nonimmigrant status before it expires
- When you want to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another eligible status
- If your current status allows extension or change under the official instructions
- National-student — For extending student stay permit
- When filing EX-00 alongside EX-04 (Extension for trainee and other stays)
- When filing EX-00 alongside SCHENGEN-VISA-FORM (Short-stay vs national extension)
- After filing EX-00 — EX-17 may be the next step (TIE card issued after residence approval)
- Incomplete form submission
- Missing signatures
Residency
EX-01 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
EX-11 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
The EX-17 form is utilized for applying for the Foreign Identity Card (TIE) in Spain.
- NATIONAL-WORK: National Work Visa
- NATIONAL-STUDENT: National Student Visa
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Verify your NIE is correctly entered in the application to avoid delays.
- Review all instructions carefully to avoid common mistakes in your application.
EX-18 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
Registration
EX-01 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
EX-11 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
The EX-15 form is utilized to request a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) and certificates in Spain. Managed by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration (MISSM), it is essential for foreigners engaging in legal or financial activities within the country.
- 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)
- Ensure all sections of the EX-15 form are complete to avoid an incompleto submission.
- Incomplete forms may result in processing delays, so review carefully before submission.
- Missing signatures can lead to an incompleto application, impacting your request.
The EX-17 form is utilized for applying for the Foreign Identity Card (TIE) in Spain.
- NATIONAL-WORK: National Work Visa
- NATIONAL-STUDENT: National Student Visa
- NON-LUCRATIVE: Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
- Verify your NIE is correctly entered in the application to avoid delays.
- Review all instructions carefully to avoid common mistakes in your application.
EX-18 is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
The Modelo 790 Code 012 form serves various authorizations and recognitions in Spain.
- 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)
- Issues with payment processing or incorrect fee code.
- Incomplete or incorrect personal information.
- Missing required documents that support the application.
Modelo 790 (Code 052) is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
Fees
The EX-15 form is utilized to request a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) and certificates in Spain. Managed by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration (MISSM), it is essential for foreigners engaging in legal or financial activities within the country.
- 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)
- Ensure all sections of the EX-15 form are complete to avoid an incompleto submission.
- Incomplete forms may result in processing delays, so review carefully before submission.
- Missing signatures can lead to an incompleto application, impacting your request.
The Modelo 790 Code 012 form serves various authorizations and recognitions in Spain.
- 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)
- Issues with payment processing or incorrect fee code.
- Incomplete or incorrect personal information.
- Missing required documents that support the application.
Modelo 790 (Code 052) is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
Visitor
Schengen Visa Application is used with certain Spain immigration applications.
- When applying for a visa or immigration benefit that requires this form.
- Leaving required fields blank.
- Providing inconsistent information across documents.
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.