So you’ve just landed in Costa Adeje, suitcase in one hand and a million questions in the other. Welcome! 🎉 Now it’s time to tackle the practical side of paradise—paperwork.
Whether you need a NIE, want to register at the town hall, or you’re wondering where to go for your residency card, we’ve compiled a handy list of official links, office addresses, and resources to make life easier.
👉 If you’re not sure where to begin, check out our full guide:
🔗 Relocating to Costa Adeje – 20 Questions Answered for British Families
🇪🇸 Government Appointment Systems
Almost all official paperwork starts here. You’ll need to book appointments (Cita Previa) for things like NIE, TIE, and immigration processes.
📍 Key Offices in Costa Adeje & Nearby
🏛️ National Police Station (Comisaría de Policía Nacional – Adeje)
Handles NIE and TIE applications/renewals.
📍 Calle Tinerfe el Grande, 46, 38670 Adeje
🖥️ Book via Cita Previa
🏘️ Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Adeje)
For empadronamiento (address registration), schooling, local services.
📍 Calle Grande, 1, 38670 Adeje
> 🗓️ Look for “Cita Previa” on the homepage for appointments.
🏥 Centro de Salud Adeje (Public Health Centre)
Apply for your tarjeta sanitaria (health card) after registering with Social Security.
📍 Calle Las Torres, 5, 38670 Adeje
💼 Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (Arona Office)
Handles Social Security registration (Seguridad Social). Required for healthcare and employment.
📍 Avenida de Chayofita, 22, 38650 Los Cristianos
📄 Official Forms & Documents
📝 EX-15 Form (NIE Application)
Download and fill this out before your NIE appointment.
🔗 [EX-15 NIE Form (PDF)](https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/ficheros/modelos_solicitudes/mod_solicitudes2/15-Formulario_NIE.pdf)
💰 Modelo 790-012 (Tax Form for NIE/TIE)
Required for paying the admin fee before your appointment.
🔗 [Fill out online](https://sede.policia.gob.es/Tasa790_012/)
📚 Help with Translations & Paperwork
While not official, many expats and newcomers in Adeje turn to:
– Facebook groups: Try “Brits in Tenerife”, “Tenerife Expats”, or “Expats in Adeje”
– Local Gestorías: These are professional advisors who can help with paperwork, in English or Spanish.
🛂 Immigration & Residency Resources
🇪🇸 Spanish Government Immigration Portal
General info, including family reunification, visas, long-term residency.
🌐 www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones
🇬🇧 UK Government’s Living in Spain Guide
For British nationals, post-Brexit residency info, driving licenses, healthcare.
☀️ Bonus: Quick Tips for Using Spanish Government Websites
– Many official sites only work on desktop or laptops—they may not load properly on phones.
– Google Translate can help, but some drop-down menus may still show in Spanish.
– Download forms and save PDFs before printing or filling out.
💬 Final Words
Relocating is a big step—but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Use these resources, ask for help when needed, and don’t forget to pause and enjoy a cortado while sorting your paperwork.
If you’re still figuring out your NIE, residency, or healthcare status, don’t miss our main guide:
Relocating to Costa Adeje – 20 Questions Answered for British Families
