Spain: Knowledge Base profile
This document contains information about Spain to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.
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Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.
This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibilities
- surrogacy
- documents from Spain
Last updated 9 April 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the gender recognition information due to a change in legislation.
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First published.
Update history
2026-05-15 16:13
Updated the identity documents section to explain that foreign nationals who are resident in Spain are issued with a biometric ID card called a ‘Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero’ (TIE), and the nationality section to confirm that Spain now recognises dual nationality with France.
2026-04-20 16:59
The nationality and identity documents sections have been updated.
2025-07-29 14:58
Updated the Knowledge Base profile for Spain, a full list of changes can be found in the document.
2024-04-09 15:44
Updated the gender recognition information due to a change in legislation.
2024-03-19 15:19
First published.