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Renewing your padrón registration (non-EU foreigners) (Málaga)

Non-EU foreigners without permanent residence must renew their registration on Málaga's padrón every two years with a written statement.

Who: Non-EU foreigners without permanent residence registered in Málaga.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Renovar la inscripción en el padrón (extranjeros no comunitarios)).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Free
Time limit
Before the registration expires, every two years; if there is no reply, the application is deemed refused

What you need

  • Padrón renewal application form
  • Valid ID (only shown to check your identity)
  • If someone else submits it: authorisation and their ID

Step by step, online

  1. 1Open the renewal procedure on the Sede Electrónica with a digital certificate or Cl@ve
  2. 2Fill in the statement and send it before your registration expires

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Book an appointment at citaprevia.malaga.eu or on 951 92 60 10
  2. 2Hand in the form at an OMAC office, a District Board or GESTRISAM (Tabacalera)
Renewal of padrón registration for non-EU foreigners (Sede Electrónica)Book an appointmentor call 951 92 60 10 / 010

Where

  • GESTRISAM, Tabacalera building (Padrón office)

    Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 17, 29003 Málaga

    951 929 292

  • Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC) and District Boards

    951 926 010

If you do not renew on time, the City Council can remove you from the padrón, and you would lose the length of registration that many benefits and «arraigo» residence permits require.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Renewing your padrón registration (non-EU foreigners)”?

According to the official information: Padrón renewal application form; Valid ID (only shown to check your identity) and If someone else submits it: authorisation and their ID.

How much does “Renewing your padrón registration (non-EU foreigners)” cost?

According to the official page: Free.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by Málaga City Council (Ayuntamiento de Málaga). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: GESTRISAM, Tabacalera building (Padrón office) (Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 17, 29003 Málaga); Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC) and District Boards.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 951 92 60 10 / 010.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: Before the registration expires, every two years; if there is no reply, the application is deemed refused.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Non-EU foreigners without permanent residence registered in Málaga.

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