My TIE Has Expired — What Now?

If your TIE has already expired, you can still file a late renewal under the Law 14/2013 track for up to 90 days after the expiry date. This is sometimes called the plazo de presentación tardía. The portal will still accept your application within this window.

However, filing after expiry is considered a minor administrative infraction (irregularidad documental) and may result in a fine. The sooner you file, the better — both for reducing the likely fine amount and for reestablishing your legal status.

1. Check how many days have passedsince your TIE expiry date. If it is under 90 days, you can still file. If it is over 90 days, see "After the 90-day window" below.
2. Gather your documents immediately. The document requirements are the same as for a standard renewal. See our documents guide.
3. Pay the Tasa 790 (Código 052) at any Spanish bank.
4. Submit via the Law 14/2013 portal (expinterweb). You need an FNMT certificate or Cl@ve PIN.
5. Save your acuse de recibo — the submission confirmation. This is your proof of status while the application is processed.

Once 90 days have passed since your TIE expiry, the late filing window closes. At this point your options are more limited:

• You may need to file a new initial permit application rather than a renewal.
• Your right to remain in Spain legally may be impacted, and you should take legal advice before taking any other action (including travelling abroad).
• Consulting a qualified immigration lawyer is strongly recommended at this stage.

If you have already filed a renewal application, your acuse de recibo serves as temporary proof that your case is in process. Within Spain, police and employers typically accept this. For international travel:

• Within the Schengen Area: you may encounter checks at border crossings. Carry your acuse de recibo and any supporting documents.
• Outside Schengen / back into Spain:re-entry may be refused without valid documentation. Check with your airline and the destination country's consulate before travelling.

Si tu TIE ha caducado, dispones de un plazo de gracia de 90 días para presentar la renovación tardía. Pasado ese plazo, es posible que debas iniciar una solicitud nueva. La presentación tardía puede acarrear una sanción por irregularidad documental. Actúa lo antes posible: reúne los documentos, paga la Tasa 790 y presenta la solicitud por el portal de la Ley 14/2013.