1
Yr, Renewable
90+
Approval Rate %
6-10
Weeks Processing
Overview
Spain TRC
The Spain TRC (Tarjeta de Residencia Temporal) is the physical residence card issued once your underlying visa is approved and you register in Spain. We manage the appointment booking, biometrics and card issuance so there's no gap in your legal status.
Who This Is For
- Non-Lucrative Visa holders completing their in-country registration
- Investment residency holders converting their visa to a card
- Family members joining a primary applicant already resident in Spain
Eligibility
What you'll need to qualify
- An approved underlying residency visa or family reunification basis
- Registration on the local padrón (municipal register)
- Valid passport and visa stamp
- Appointment at the relevant Oficina de ExtranjerÃa
Documents
Core document checklist
- Approved visa / residency basis
- Padrón (municipal registration) certificate
- Passport-size photos (biometric spec)
- Proof of fee payment (Modelo 790)
Process
How we take you from enquiry to approval
Step 01
Registration
We register you on the local padrón and confirm your address in Spain.
Step 02
Appointment Booking
We secure your Oficina de ExtranjerÃa appointment for biometrics.
Step 03
Card Application
We file the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) application on your behalf.
Step 04
Card Collection
You collect the physical card once printed, typically within a few weeks.
FAQ
Spain TRC — common questions
No — the visa gets you into Spain; the TRC (TIE card) is the physical proof of registered residency once you're there.
We monitor appointment availability across offices and can often secure an earlier slot at a neighbouring office.
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