Activate Cl@ve or a digital certificate for online procedures.
Practical guide
Spain paperwork and services
Appointments, paperwork, apps and official links to live in Spain with less confusion.
We collect the official websites and daily tools people need when moving to Spain or solving everyday tasks: residence, local registration, car, health, work, taxes, transport, safety and post.
Check your town hall for local registration, certificates and city procedures.
Keep Social Security, SEPE, Tax Agency and your regional health app ready.
Save DGT, miDGT, Correos, AEMET, Renfe, Aena and AlertCops.
Appointments ("cita")
Where to book appointments for important procedures.
How it helps
Many in-person procedures in Spain require an appointment. Correct links help avoid fake pages, wasted time and unnecessary trips.
- Find the right appointment by public body.
- Separate Immigration, Police, DGT, Tax Agency, SEPE and Social Security.
Official links
Extranjería appointment ("cita")Immigration office: residence, permits, renewals and immigration procedures.Extranjería helpQuestions and incidents about immigration procedures.Central administration appointment ("cita")Information offices, registry, Cl@ve and general procedures.DGT appointment ("cita")Traffic, licences, vehicles and in-person procedures.Tax Agency appointment ("cita")Tax office, income tax, fiscal data and assistance.SEPE appointment ("cita")Benefits, unemployment and office appointments.
Documents and residence
NIE, TIE, local registration, digital certificate and Cl@ve.
How it helps
Most procedures start with identity and address. Without local registration or digital identity, many tasks become slower.
- Prepare before visiting an office.
- Know which tool to use to sign or access e-government portals.
Official links
Cl@veDigital identity for official services.FNMT - Digital certificateCertificate for signing, taxes and online procedures.Citizen FolderCheck files, notices and government data.DEHú notificationsOfficial mailbox for electronic notifications.General Electronic RegistrySubmit documents to public administrations.Police immigration proceduresNIE, TIE, fingerprints and police immigration procedures.
Car, licence and DGT
Driving licence, fines, points, ITV and vehicle paperwork.
How it helps
If you drive in Spain, DGT and miDGT are essential for licences, fines, points and vehicle data.
- Check procedures before buying or selling a car.
- Keep licence, vehicle and important notices at hand.
Official links
DGT online officeMain entry for traffic procedures.DGT appointment ("cita")Traffic offices and in-person service.miDGT appDigital licence, points, vehicles and alerts.Pay traffic finesCheck and pay traffic fines.Driving licencesExchanges, renewals, exams and duplicates.DGT vehiclesTransfers, deregistration, reports and emissions label.
Healthcare
Health card, medical appointments and regional apps.
How it helps
Healthcare depends heavily on your autonomous community. In Valencia, GVA + Salut is key for appointments, SIP and patient services.
- Know where to book primary care appointments.
- Find centres, pending appointments and patient services.
Official links
Ministry of HealthOfficial health information for Spain.National Health SystemGuide to Spain's public health system.European Health Insurance CardTemporary healthcare cover in the EU/EEA/Switzerland.Regional health servicesFind your regional health service.CIMA medicinesOfficial authorised medicines search.International vaccinationVaccines and travel health from Spain.
Work, Social Security and taxes
Work history, Social Security number, SEPE and Tax Agency.
How it helps
For work, benefits, tax filing or fiscal data changes, these portals are essential.
- Check work history and personal data.
- Request benefits or assistance from the right body.
Official links
Import@ssWork history, Social Security number and online procedures.Work history and reportsEmployment status, contributions and work history reports.Social Security online officeBenefits, certificates and Social Security procedures.SEPE benefitsUnemployment benefits, certificates and procedures.Tax AgencyIncome tax, fiscal data, certificates and payments.Income tax returnIncome tax campaign and personal tax services.
Daily life: city, transport and safety
Town hall, SUMA, Correos, AEMET, Renfe, Aena and AlertCops.
How it helps
Life in Spain is not only paperwork: you also need transport, post, weather alerts and safety help.
- Handle city procedures and local payments.
- Keep useful apps for travel, safety and weather.
Official links
Town halls and local entitiesPadrón, IBI, local fees, local fines and town hall portals.Correos appParcels, offices, Citypaq and notifications.AEMET weatherOfficial weather, warnings and alerts.Renfe trainsTrains, commuter, medium and long distance.Aena airportsFlights, airports, parking and notices.AlertCopsOfficial app for safety alerts and emergencies.
ZipZip does not replace a lawyer, advisor or public administration. This guide helps you understand where to go and links to official sources.
