If you don't already have one you must get a TIE identification card

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SimCityATExpert28 October 2025 17:01:08

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If you don’t already have one, you must get a TIE identification card asap ahead of April next year, when all of the EU Schengen region will have the new biometric EES entry and exit scheme in operation.

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gwynj Bulgaria Expert

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gwynjBulgaria Expert07 November 2025 07:20:39

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"Must" is maybe a bit strong. But, yes, it's probably sensible for Brits to get their TIEs sorted before EES.

To be clear, such TIE-less Brits are those who, like me, are beneficiaries of the Brexit/Withdrawal Agreement and are still hanging on to their little paper certificate (the "Green NIE"). As it's nearly 5 years since the Brexit drama, I thought I was one of the few lazy ones... but, apparently, there are still 50,000 of us.

The Green NIE is still valid (indefinitely, I believe), so we're not being compelled to switch over. We can still travel to/from Spain, but we won't enjoy unlimited stays (just the standard 90 days, visa-free). For those of us who live elsewhere, but have a holiday home in Spain, this is probably fine. But if you live entirely/mostly in Spain, then not having your TIE could get rather inconvenient. For info, check the usual Cita Previa system.