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Valencia guides for newcomers
Plain-English guides to the paperwork of moving to Valencia: the NIE, the TIE appointment, the padrón and your first weeks in the city. Written by the Expat Valencia team and checked against official sources.
Living in Valencia as an expat: neighbourhoods and first steps
Where to live in Valencia and which paperwork to tackle first, from the NIE and padrón to the TIE, Social Security number and SIP health card.
Read the guide: Living in Valencia as an expat: neighbourhoods and first steps
Empadronamiento in València: how to register on the padrón
A practical guide to registering on the padrón in València: where to go, which documents to bring and why non-EU residents must renew every two years.
Read the guide: Empadronamiento in València: how to register on the padrón
TIE Appointment in Valencia: Patraix and Bailén Police Stations
How to book and prepare the TIE fingerprinting appointment in Valencia, which police office to attend and what to bring, with a note for British residents.
Read the guide: TIE Appointment in Valencia: Patraix and Bailén Police Stations
NIE in Valencia (2026): What It Is and How to Apply
What the NIE is, how it differs from the TIE and the EU registration certificate, and how to apply for it in Valencia or from abroad in 2026.
Read the guide: NIE in Valencia (2026): What It Is and How to ApplyYou get a written quote with a closed fee before you pay anything. Official fees are listed separately.
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