Step 4
Pay the TIE Issuance Fee
Before your fingerprint appointment, you must pay the government fee using Modelo 790, Code 012.
Why is this step needed?
Paying the official fee is mandatory before your TIE can be processed. The bank-stamped form is proof of payment.
Estimated time
- Bank visit
- 30–60 minutes
- Fee
- About €16–€22
Requirements
Modelo 790 Code 012 form
VisaMesa pre-fills the Modelo 790, Code 012 form using the information from your profile, so you can review it before printing and signing.
Print the form
Once the form is ready, download and print all copies of the Modelo 790 form. The bank will keep one copy and return the remaining stamped copies to you as proof of payment.
Pay at a Spanish bank
Take the printed forms to a bank in Spain that accepts government fee payments. Common banks where people usually pay this fee include: • CaixaBank • BBVA • Banco Santander • Banco Sabadell • Bankinter At the bank, give the printed Modelo 790 forms to the cashier, pay the fee using one of the payment methods accepted by the bank, and the bank will stamp your forms to confirm that the payment has been received.
Stamped payment receipt
After paying, the bank will return your stamped copy of the Modelo 790 form. Important: Keep this stamped receipt in a safe place. It is your official proof that you paid the government fee. When you attend your fingerprint appointment in Step 5, you must bring the stamped Modelo 790 receipt with you. Without proof of payment, your appointment may not be completed.
Official links
Common questions
- Do I need a bank account?
- No — pay in cash at the counter at most major banks.
- Can I pay online?
- Only with Cl@ve or a digital certificate — most students pay at a branch.