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MAKE THE MOST OF LANZAROTE LIVING

Applying for residency in Lanzarote, Visas, TIE and NIE

Residency in Lanzarote, Visas, TIE and NIE

If you’re thinking of purchasing a property, a car or relocating to live in Lanzarote, you’re going to need an NIE. This will be your tax and identification number on the island. For those of you starting a new life, you’ll need help applying for residency in Lanzarote or a TIE. 

MAKE THE MOST OF LANZAROTE LIVING​

Apply for residency in Lanzarote, Visas, TIE cards and NIE

If you’re thinking of purchasing a property, a car or relocating to live in Lanzarote, you’re going to need an NIE. This will be your tax and identification number on the island. For those of you starting a new life, you’ll need help applying for residency in Lanzarote or a TIE. 

YOUR OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Why do I need an NIE in Lanzarote?

NIE is short for Número de Identidad de Extranjero, which translates as an identification number for foreigners. It’s the number used to process your tax and much like a national insurance number in the UK, it stays with you for life.

There are a few reasons you will need one:
• You’re buying a car 
• You’re purchasing a holiday home or forever home here
• You plan on starting a business.

If you’re European (excluding British) and planning to live and work here, you can do so for the first 90 days using your EU passport. The only thing you’ll need is a social security number, which we can help you with. After 90 days you’ll need to have your residencia (which comes with NIE). You’ll need to start the process ASAP to give us time to make the application. 

I need an NIE

FOR NON-EU RESIDENTS, INCLUDING UK

Applying or swapping a Residencia for a TIE

If you are a non-European passport holder (including UK) and wish to become resident in Lanzarote, you’ll need to register for a TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)  once you have the visas in place.

If you’re planning on living and working here this is a legal requirement. The TIE itself is a biometric photo ID card which proves you are a resident. You’ll need to carry with you and use it for many official procedures on the island.

If you’re already a resident and have the original green paper residencia or the small wallet size green card, we advise you to change it for a TIE as soon as possible.

We can also arrange TIE cards for non-European visa holders. 

Swap REsidencia for TIE
TIE for Visa Holders

FOR EU RESIDENTS

Applying for Residency in Lanzarote

If you’re a European passport holder, or a family member of one, and you’re planning on starting a new life in Lanzarote, there’s some paperwork to complete to live here on a permanent basis.

The main part of this is registering as a foreigner on the island, commonly known as a residencia.

The aim of this is to prove you’re self-sufficient, whether you plan to work here or to start enjoying your retirement. 

If you aren’t sure whether this is what you need or what the whole process entails, you can book a residency consultation (in the section below) with us to make sure you’re on the right track. 

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Passport renewal service

If your passport’s due to expire, we can take care of the renewal process online, on your behalf. We advise making the application a minimum of 3 months in advance, as we have to send your old passport off in the post and you’ll have a bit of a wait for the new one to be delivered. 

If you’re a UK citizen, please bear in mind you should have a minimum of 6 months left on your passport at any time to allow you to travel.

We can also help if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged. This is a different process but we can still make it a lot more straightforward for you.

Our fee of 50€ does not include the passport service fee or postal fee, these will be charged separately. 

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Other immigration services

Visas, residencias and updates

Residency consultations

If you’re looking for advice and not sure where to start, book to discuss your next steps applying for residency in Lanzarote.
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Help with Visas for non EU Citizens

We'll guide you through the application, set up your health insurance, Spanish account and everything else you need.
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Update your details at immigration

If you have a new address or have changed your name in the case of newly weds, you're obligated to update your information.
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Update your details at immigration

If you have a new address or have changed your name in the case of newly weds, you're obligated to update your information.
Book this service

Residency or TIE renewal

We can help you renew your residencia or TIE, or help you update it to a permanent version after you've held it for ten years.
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Residency or TIE renewal

We can help you renew your residencia or TIE, or help you update it to a permanent version after you've held it for five years.
Book this service

Renewal of visas for non-EU citizens

We can guide you through the renewal process and save you time, so you can get back to enjoying your Lanzarote life.
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Register your children at school

Whether you want to enrol your kids in private or public school, we can arrange all the paperwork, giving you one less thing to think about.
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HOW WE CAN HELP

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30 & 60 min general consultations

If you’re looking for advice and you’re not sure where to start, book a consultation to discuss your needs and find out your next steps.
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Healthcare access & translation services

Register your S1, gain access to the Spanish healthcare system or allow us to support you with medical translations.
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Business & Employment Advice

Advice in complying with business regulations, employing staff, becoming self employed, and unemployment.
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Business & Employment Advice

Advice in complying with business regulations, employing staff, becoming self employed, and unemployment.
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Sworn translations & Spanish Wills

If you have any assets in Spain you should have a Spanish will. We can also provide sworn translations for other legal proceedings.
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Sworn translations & Spanish Wills

If you have any assets in Spain you should have a Spanish will. We can also provide sworn translations for other legal proceedings.
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Car ownership paperwork & licenses

We’ll make sure there are no debts with a vehicle and register it into your name. We can also help with new or replacement licenses.
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Other services & translations

From translation at your annual AGM to legal and tax advice, sorting your rates or problems with suppliers, we've got you covered.
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"Fantastic service from the moment I first messaged Lydia. Permanent residencia appointment took less than 10 minutes from start to finish. I was amazed!"
Sue M
“Would highly recommend Lydia, she made the whole process of getting an NIE so simple and stress free. Also super friendly and very knowledgeable about the island"
Aisleigh O
"Lydia is professional but friendly, a lovely lady. Updated our residencia stress free. Will definitely use her services again and recommend her to anyone."
Delna H
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