Glossary

It is a form that has to be filled out and paid through the Electronic Headquarters that the National Police has made available to those foreigners who want to apply for the Residence Card and reflects the issuance of the residence card or TIE (physical NIE).

Document accrediting the condition of applicant in processing of international protection. The first red card is valid for six months and does not authorize work. However, it does include the NIE (Foreigner Identity Number) that will allow you to carry out procedures with the different administrations, such as requesting a health card, opening an account at a bank ... etc.

It is one of the ways to obtain a temporary residence permit in Spain. It is granted to foreigners who are in Spain without a residence or work permit, have family ties or are socially integrated. Thus arise the three types of roots: social, work or family.