Keep your status
Residence Renewal in Madrid
Renewing your residence in Madrid on time protects your status and keeps the years counting towards long-term residence. We check the window, file the renewal with the Madrid foreigners' office and book your new card appointment.
What it is
Most temporary authorisations have to be renewed within a set window that opens shortly before the expiry date and stays open for a limited period after it. Filing within that window is what protects your status.
Renewals for people living in Madrid are decided by the Oficina de Extranjería for the province of Madrid, and are normally submitted electronically. Once approved, you need a new TIE with fingerprints at a Madrid police station.
Who needs it
- Students, workers and family members with an expiring permit.
- Non-lucrative and digital nomad residents in Madrid.
- Residents with five years who could apply for long-term residence.
- People who are late and need to know their options.
Documents you will usually need
- Passport and current TIE.
- Renewal application form.
- Evidence that you still meet the requirements (income, contract, enrolment, insurance).
- Padrón certificate from your Madrid address.
- Fee receipts.
Requirements depend on your type of authorisation. We prepare a list specific to yours.
How we do it
- Check the window. We tell you when you can file.
- Evidence. We review the documents that prove you still meet the requirements.
- File electronically. We submit the renewal to the Madrid foreigners' office.
- Follow-up. We track the file and respond to any requests.
- New card. We book your TIE fingerprint and collection appointments in Madrid: Calle San Felipe 7 or Avenida de los Poblados, or Calle Santa Engracia 18 for permits granted by the UGE.
How long it takes
Processing times vary depending on the type of authorisation and the workload of the Madrid office. Filing within the window keeps your rights protected while the decision is pending.
Price
From 300 € + VAT, including the new TIE appointments. Long-term residence applications are also from 300 € + VAT. Official fees are separate.
Questions we often get
My permit expired last month. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. There is usually a period after expiry when you can still file, sometimes with a penalty. Contact us right away.
Can I travel while my renewal is pending?
It depends on your documents. Ask us before you book.
Do I need to go to the foreigners' office in person?
Renewals are usually filed electronically. You only go in person for the TIE fingerprints.
When can I apply for long-term residence?
Generally after five years of continuous legal residence in Spain.
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Moving to Madrid? Tell us what you need
Write to us with your nationality, your current situation and where in the Community of Madrid you will be living. On working days we usually answer within one business day, with the route that fits and a fixed quote.
- WhatsApp+34 673 374 567
- Phone+34 673 374 567
- Emailcontact@expatinmadrid.com
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