Is Lifetti free to use?

Yes, all Lifetti crisis guides and checklists are 100% free. Access them without creating an account. Premium services like English-speaking professional matching are optional.

Which countries does Lifetti cover?

Lifetti covers Spain, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Italy with country-specific crisis guides and bureaucracy checklists for expats.

How do I know which documents I need for a Spanish appointment?

Lifetti offers a free Document Checklist Generator that builds the exact list of documents, forms and fees for your NIE, TIE, EU registration, empadronamiento or autónomo appointment, personalized by your nationality and city, with official form links and print-friendly output.

What documents do I need for a NIE appointment in Spain?

For a NIE you typically need form EX-15, your passport plus a photocopy, the stamped Modelo 790 código 012 fee receipt (€9.84), and proof of your reason (job offer, property, or economic activity). Lifetti’s free checklist generator builds the exact list for your procedure and city.

What documents do I need for the TIE card?

The TIE usually requires form EX-17, your passport, your visa or approved residence permit, a padrón certificate, one passport photo (32x26mm, white background), and the Modelo 790 código 012 fee receipt.

What documents do I need for empadronamiento (padrón)?

To register on the padrón you need your passport or NIE, a housing document (rental contract, property deed, or an owner’s authorization letter), and a recent utility bill in most municipalities. Requirements vary slightly by town hall.

Does the checklist change by nationality and city?

Yes. This generator tailors the document list to your nationality, the specific procedure, and city-level quirks, so you arrive at your appointment with everything the office actually asks for.

Spain Document Checklist: NIE, TIE, Visa

What this tool does

The Lifetti Document Checklist Generator is a free tool that builds the exact list of documents, forms and fees you need for a Spanish appointment, NIE, TIE, EU registration, empadronamiento or autónomo, personalized by your nationality and city, with official form links and print-friendly output.

Covers NIE, TIE, EU registration, padrón and autónomo
Personalized by nationality and city
Official form links (EX-15, EX-17, Modelo 790) included
Free, print-friendly, no sign-up

Best for: expats preparing for a Spanish immigration or town-hall appointment

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Answer 3 quick questions to get your personalized document checklist

Step 1: Your Nationality

This affects which documents and procedures apply to you

Step 2: Your City in Spain

Different cities have different requirements and tips

Step 3: What Do You Need?

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Complete List

All required documents, forms, and copies needed

Exact Fees

Know exactly how much to pay and where

City Tips

Local quirks and insider advice for your city

Document Checklist Generator

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