NIE / Residencia & Cita Previa Service

Cita Previa Service: Quick assistance with NIE, Empadronamiento & Residencia 

NIE Number Application

The first and mandatory step for buying property, doing business, or living in Spain. We arrange the appointment, ensure all paperwork is correct, and accompany you to the appointment, so you can walk out with your NIE number in hand!

Cita Previa (Appointment Booking)

We schedule your appointments with the correct authorities at a time that suits you. We can accompany you or you can go on your own—whatever you prefer!

Residency & Empadronamiento (Town Hall Registration)

Assistance with registering at the local town hall and arranging your residency status. Don't know where to start or feeling stuck? We're here to help—consider it done!

Health Insurance & Seguridad Social (Social Security)

With or without an S1 form, or through private insurance—we take care of the registration for you.

Enrolling Children in School

Application and enrollment at Spanish schools (via the inspección educativa & local town hall).

NIE Number: Your official start in Spain

The NIE number (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is the single most important document for anyone making plans in Spain. Without this unique identification number, everything grinds to a halt: you cannot buy a property, open a bank account, register a car, or even set up an internet subscription.

However, applying for a NIE number is notorious for its bureaucratic red tape and often confusing requirements. We take this entire process off your hands. We ensure that the application forms are filled out correctly, the necessary taxes (tasas) are paid in advance, and that you know exactly which documentation to bring. This prevents you from being turned away empty-handed at your appointment.

Why choose us? We know the local procedures inside out in the Alicante/Murcia region and ensure your application goes smoothly the very first time.

Cita Previa: We manage your access to Spanish bureaucracy

In Spain, virtually every government agency—from the police to the town hall (Ayuntamiento)—operates with a Cita Previa: a pre-booked appointment. Securing one of these time slots is often a challenge; the digital systems are slow, availability is limited, and the Spanish terminology is complex.

We navigate these systems for you. We schedule appointments with the correct authorities at times that fit your schedule. Whether it involves registering at the town hall (Padrón), applying for residency, or other administrative procedures, we ensure you get your turn at the right place and the right time.

Our added value: No more frustration over fully booked systems or incorrect appointment types. We secure the access so you can focus on your plans in the sun.

Settling in Spain: From registration to integration

A successful start in Spain goes beyond just signing a deed at the notary. The path to a carefree life under the sun runs through the town hall, your children's school, and the Spanish healthcare institutions. We take the administrative pressure off your shoulders, allowing you to focus entirely on the move.

Our relocation support:

• Residency & Empadronamiento: We handle your registration at the town hall (Padrón) and guide you through applying for the correct residency status.

• Healthcare & Social Security: We arrange your registration with the Seguridad Social (with or without an S1 form) or advise you on a suitable private health insurance policy.

• Schools & Family: We support the application and enrollment of your children in Spanish schools, including managing contact with the inspección educativa.

• Mobility: Bringing your car to Spain? We will set the wheels in motion and bring in our trusted partner to seamlessly complete the import process to a Spanish license plate.

Why outsource this to TCMX? Spanish bureaucracy is rarely a straight line. We know exactly which documents are needed, where, and when. Thanks to our experience, you don't just save time—you also prevent applications from being rejected due to minor administrative errors.