Once your fingerprints have been taken, the waiting period for the card begins. In Almería province, the first thing to check is which office is linked to your application, because Almería, El Ejido and Roquetas de Mar manage their lots separately and may update at different times.
The number you need is usually shown on the receipt you received after your fingerprint appointment. There are several different numbers on the document, so it is easy to confuse them. For example, if you see 2026/015, N: 150, the number you need to check is 015. The number after N: is a different reference and is not your TIE lot.
If you gave your fingerprints in El Ejido or Roquetas de Mar, do not use the Almería city lot as a reference. Each office receives and processes cards separately, so one office may move forward while the others remain unchanged.
On Form24, you can select the correct office and check only the lot linked to your application. If you do not want to open the website every day to check the same number, you can activate AutoTrack and receive a notification when your lot number is ready.
Find the office linked to your application before checking the lot. If your fingerprints were taken in El Ejido or Roquetas de Mar, you need to follow that office rather than the Almería city lot.
NIE is your foreigner identification number in Spain. TIE is the physical card. If you have already given your fingerprints and are waiting for the card, you need to follow the lot for the office linked to your application.
You can check whether your card may already be ready on the TIE Status page. If your lot has not been reached yet, the TIE calculator can give you an estimated waiting period based on recent updates from the selected office. It is only an estimate, not an official collection date.
Check your receipt and the instructions for your office before travelling. The collection process may vary. If an appointment is required, look for POLICIA - RECOGIDA DE TARJETA DE IDENTIDAD DE EXTRANJERO (TIE) on the official appointment website. It is better to check first than to make the journey unnecessarily.
With AutoTrack, you enter your office and lot number once. Form24 then follows the changes automatically. We will notify you when your lot number is ready.
Do not buy expensive tickets or book accommodation only because your lot appears as ready. Information can sometimes be corrected, and actual card collection may begin a little later. If the journey involves significant cost, check the information again and, if possible, confirm it with the relevant office. Form24 is an independent service and is not part of the Policía.
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