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- Week 1 ·
Register at the padrón (empadronamiento)
Register at your district's municipal register: it unlocks the health card and other paperwork, and it is open to all foreign residents. Bring your passport or foreigner card, proof of your home and the padrón form.
- Week 1 ·
Get a Multi card to get around
An anonymous rechargeable card for single and 10-trip tickets. Once you are registered, move to the personal transport card and the 30-day pass.
Multi card (CRTM) · Personal card (CRTM) · Tickets and fares
- Weeks 1–2 ·
Book your NIE or TIE appointment
Use the official immigration appointment portal and pick the exact procedure (NIE assignment, TIE fingerprints or TIE collection).
- Weeks 2–3 ·
Social Security number
You need it before you start work. Apply with form TA.1 online or at the Treasury office; if you have a contract, your employer can do it with you.
- Weeks 2–3 ·
Health card
You need to be registered in the Community of Madrid and entitled to public healthcare. Ask for an appointment at your health centre.
- Weeks 3–4 ·
Your first plan to meet people
Join a workshop at your district cultural centre, or go to one of the events below: they are picked because it is easy to go alone and talk to people.
Rules change: always confirm on the official page before you go.
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