TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)

Abbreviation for Tarjeta de Identidad del Extranjero. It is issued to non-EU residents who hold a visa or residence permit for more than six months. The TIE is the foreigners’ identity card in Spain and it includes the holder’s photo, personal details, residence status, and NIE. It serves as an official proof of legal residence in Spain.