Cl@ve and digital certificate for migrants in Spain (free guide in ES/EN/UK)

In Spain, tax, social security, employment services, traffic and many regional or municipal procedures are handled online. Access usually requires electronic identification, through either Cl@ve or a digital certificate. For migrants who never manage to set one up, this can mean losing access to benefits, jobs and training.

Guía Extranjeros, a multilingual information service for foreigners in Spain, has published a free guide that explains the process step by step and links to the official sources. It is aimed at adult migrants in Spain and at the trainers, guidance staff and NGOs who support them.

What the guide covers

• The three Cl@ve options: Cl@ve PIN, Cl@ve Permanente and Cl@ve Móvil.
• How to register with a foreigner’s ID (NIE/TIE): by invitation letter sent by post, with a digital certificate, or in person. Video identification is currently only available to holders of a Spanish DNI.
• The FNMT electronic certificate: it requires an in-person identity check by appointment.
• AutoFirma: how to sign documents electronically with the official app.

Why it matters for digital skills

Setting up and using a digital identity is a basic skill for taking part in digital public services. The guide can be used directly by learners, or as support material in digital skills training and guidance sessions for migrants.

Languages and access

The guide is available in Spanish, English and Ukrainian. The guide is free to read. The website also offers paid services (such as individual case reviews and a downloadable PDF version), which are not part of this resource.

Topology of competences

Digital competences (DigComp): managing digital identity; engaging in citizenship through digital technologies; interacting through digital technologies.

Methodology

Self-paced written online guide with step-by-step instructions and links to official sources, available in Spanish, English and Ukrainian. A video walkthrough is also available on the website.