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Cita previa helper: the right appointment, the right office

Getting the right cita previa (official appointment) at the right office is the hardest part of Spanish admin. Pick what you need below and we will point you to the office that handles it, a general note on what to take, and the official booking site — you book there yourself.

javea.guide does not book appointments and is not an official or government service. This helper points you to the right office and the official cita previa (booking) site, where you book yourself. It is general guidance, not official or legal advice — requirements, offices and booking sites change and depend on your situation, so always confirm on the official site before you act.

What do you need an appointment for?

Pick one to see which office handles it and the official booking site.

The NIE is your foreigner ID number; the TIE is the physical residency card. Both are arranged through the immigration / National Police system, and most steps need an appointment booked in advance.

Which office: The Oficina de Extranjería, or a National Police station (Policía Nacional) that issues foreigner documents. For the Marina Alta this usually means the office in Dénia or the provincial office in Alicante — the official booking site shows which offices cover your procedure.

What to take (general guide)

People are usually asked for their passport (and a copy), the correct official application form for their case, proof of the reason for the NIE or residency, and evidence that the relevant fee (tasa, e.g. modelo 790) has been paid.

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

Open the official cita previa site ↗ Learn more →

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

Empadronamiento registers you as living at your Jávea address with the town hall. You need it for many other procedures, and it is booked with the Ajuntament de Xàbia.

Which office: The Ajuntament de Xàbia — the Citizen Services Office (Oficina d'Atenció al Ciutadà / OAC) at the town hall.

What to take (general guide)

People are usually asked for their passport or TIE, proof of the Jávea address (for example the property deed, a rental contract, or a recent utility bill in your name), and the town hall's padrón form.

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

Open the official cita previa site ↗ Learn more →

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

To use the public health system as a resident you generally need a social-security number first, then you register at your local health centre for a SIP card.

Which office: For a social-security number: an office of the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social. For the SIP public-health card afterwards: your local health centre (centro de salud).

What to take (general guide)

People are usually asked for their passport or TIE, their NIE, and the paperwork for their situation (for example an employment contract, or proof of being registered as self-employed). For the SIP card, take the entitlement document your health centre asks for.

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

Open the official cita previa site ↗ Learn more →

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

Driving and vehicle matters — exchanging or renewing a licence, or vehicle paperwork — are handled by the DGT, many online and some in person by appointment.

Which office: The Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico (DGT) for the province of Alicante, plus the DGT's online services for many procedures.

What to take (general guide)

People are usually asked for their passport or TIE, their NIE, their current driving licence (for an exchange), and any vehicle documents for a vehicle procedure. Some licence renewals also need a medical certificate from an approved centre.

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

Open the official cita previa site ↗ Learn more →

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

The ITV is the compulsory periodic roadworthiness test for your vehicle. You book a slot at an ITV station.

Which office: Your nearest ITV station (the vehicle test centre). In this region the ITV is run by regional operators, so you book directly with the station rather than through one national site.

What to take (general guide)

People usually take the vehicle's documents — the permiso de circulación and the ficha técnica (technical sheet) — plus proof of valid insurance, and the previous ITV certificate if they have one.

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

There is no single national booking site for the ITV — book directly with your nearest ITV station's own website or phone line. Learn more →

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

Spanish tax matters — residency, income, property or self-employment tax — are handled by the Agencia Tributaria, also called Hacienda.

Which office: The Agencia Tributaria (AEAT), also called Hacienda — the tax office — plus its online sede for many procedures. Many people use a gestor or asesor for tax matters.

What to take (general guide)

People are usually asked for their passport or TIE, their NIE, and the documents for the specific tax matter (for example property, income or self-employment paperwork).

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

Open the official cita previa site ↗ Learn more →

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

Some things — passports, civil-registry documents, some notarial acts — are handled by your own country's consulate in Spain, not by the Spanish authorities.

Which office: Your own country's consulate or embassy in Spain (for example the British, Irish, Dutch, German or other consular networks). Which one, and how you book, depends on your nationality.

What to take (general guide)

It depends entirely on the service and your nationality — for a passport renewal, for instance, your current passport and photos. Check your own consulate's official page for the exact list.

This is general guidance to help you prepare — not the official checklist. The exact documents change and depend on your situation, so always confirm the current list on the official site or with the office before you go.

There is no single site for this — find your own country's official consulate in Spain (on your government's official website) and follow its booking process.

javea.guide does not book this for you — you book it yourself on the official site above.

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All appointment types, offices and official sites

The full list, always here even without JavaScript. Each links to the real official booking site (where one exists) and to our guide where we have one.

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javea.guide does not book appointments and is not an official or government service. This helper points you to the right office and the official cita previa (booking) site, where you book yourself. It is general guidance, not official or legal advice — requirements, offices and booking sites change and depend on your situation, so always confirm on the official site before you act.

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