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TIE in Spain after temporary protection: what should a Ukrainian do?
The plastic TIE is a separate booking and visit after the certificate. BESSMERA does not show live 'free slots'. Official booking is free; a 'guaranteed slot for €' in chats is a common scam.
Short answer
The plastic TIE is a separate booking and visit after the certificate. BESSMERA does not show live 'free slots'. Official booking is free; a 'guaranteed slot for €' in chats is a common scam. Where to go: Policía Nacional.
Where to go
Policía Nacional
What to prepare
- · NIE or case number
- · Temporary-protection certificate
- · Photo/biometrics if the office requires them
What to do step by step
- 1
Find the official TIE booking channel for your province
- 2
Do not pay an intermediary for a 'guaranteed' slot
- 3
At the visit, check the card data before you leave
Important
The certificate and the TIE are different documents. Without the TIE some employers/banks push back, but the certificate already gives rights — do not freeze while only waiting for the card.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-01