Mastering the appointment system: release schedules, required documents (Tasa 790-012, EX-17), tracking the batch number (Lote de NIE), and avoiding common pitfalls.
Booking an appointment on the official ICP Plus portal is required for fingerprinting (Toma de Huellas), card collection, and initial residency processing. In large provinces (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga), finding available slots can be competitive.
[!TIP] After fingerprinting, your card takes 30-45 days. Track your police station batch number (Lote) before going for pickup!
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