How to fill in the EX-17 form

Use the right form

• The current EX-17 form is version 03, which refers to Royal Decree 1155/2024. Use this version, not older copies that cite RD 557/2011.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 1 — cabecera

• The EX-17 form itself is free. EasyPap charges for helping you fill it in correctly, not for the form.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 3 — pie

How to write it

• Fill in the EX-17 in CAPITAL LETTERS, typed or in black pen.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 3 — Instrucciones de cumplimentación

• Write your date of birth as day/month/year, with 2 digits for the day, 2 for the month and 4 for the year (dd/mm/yyyy).

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 3 — nota (2)

• An NIE is one letter (X, Y or Z), 7 digits and a final check letter. On the EX-17, write it across the three NIE boxes: letter, number, final letter.

  Official source: Ministerio del Interior — Cálculo del dígito de control del NIF/NIE

• The 'X' (undefined) sex box may only be ticked if your country of origin officially recognises it for you.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 3 — nota (1)

Sections people get wrong

• Leave section 2 (representative) empty unless someone other than you is presenting the application.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 3 — nota (5)

• For your first TIE, tick 'TARJETA INICIAL' in section 4.1 (type of document).

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 2 — 4.1 Tipo de documento (art. 209)

• The electronic notifications box (DEHú) is optional for individuals. Only tick it if you have a valid digital certificate or Cl@ve, because you will need one to read the notifications.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), páginas 1 y 3 — nota (6)

• If you tick the electronic notifications box, official notices about your application are made available online only, and you need Cl@ve or a digital certificate to open them. If you don’t open a notice within 10 calendar days, it counts as rejected and the procedure carries on as if you had been notified.

  Official source: Ley 39/2015, del Procedimiento Administrativo Común — arts. 43.2 y 41.5

Printing and signing

• Print the EX-17 twice: the original and a copy are both handed in.

  Official source: Formulario EX-17 (versión 03), página 3 — Instrucciones de cumplimentación

Frequently asked questions