Does Cita Ping book appointments for me?

No. We send you a notification when a slot opens, and you book it yourself on the official website. Cita Ping is an independent service and never touches the booking system on your behalf.

How fast are the notifications?

Telegram notifications usually arrive within seconds of a slot appearing. Email takes a little longer because mail servers add their own delays. Enabling both gives you the best chance.

Why do appointments disappear so fast?

More people need appointments than the offices can serve, especially in the big provinces. There is no queue — the first person to submit the form gets the slot. That is why an instant notification beats refreshing the page by hand.

Is Cita Ping an official government service?

No. Cita Ping is an independent service with no connection to the Spanish government, the police, or any immigration office. We tell you when appointments appear; the booking itself always happens on the official site.

Can I monitor multiple offices or procedures at once?

Yes. Each alert watches one procedure and office combination, and you can run several at once. Every alert sends its own notifications.

Articles and guides

Guides to NIE, TIE, visas, and other cita previa procedures in Spain. Practical advice and real experiences.

Updated 09/07/20264 min read

What is cita previa in Spain and why it matters

What a cita previa is, which immigration and police procedures require one, why appointments are so hard to find, and what to do when the portal keeps saying there are none.

Updated 09/07/20264 min read

How to get an immigration appointment in Spain quickly

Cita Ping notifies you the moment an immigration appointment becomes available, but you book it yourself on the official website. Appointment slots disappear within minutes or even seconds, so preparation and speed decide the outcome.

What these guides cover

Cita previa is the appointment system behind every immigration and police procedure in Spain — NIE, TIE, fingerprints, residence renewals. The guides on this page walk through the procedures, the paperwork, and the realities of finding a slot.

The reality of finding a slot

Demand has outstripped supply for years, especially in the larger provinces. Slots are often booked within seconds, and the official site does not queue requests — whoever submits the form first takes the slot. The articles here explain what works and what does not, based on how the system actually behaves.

The guides also cover the documentation Extranjería and Policía Nacional offices expect, the modelo 790 receipts you may need to bring, and how to pick the right province or office for the procedure you need. Knowing this in advance saves rebookings when paperwork is rejected or you arrive at the wrong type of office.

How Cita Ping helps

Cita Ping watches the official website and sends an instant notification when a slot opens for the procedure, province, and office you chose. The guides explain how to configure an alert that matches your situation.

Notifications arrive by email and Telegram. Telegram is usually faster, and both link straight to the official site so you can finish the booking yourself.

When a notification arrives

Open the official link straight away and complete the booking yourself — Cita Ping never books for you. Have your passport number, NIE, and contact details ready. If the slot is gone before you finish, leave the alert running; another notification will follow.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cita Ping book appointments for me?: No. We send you a notification when a slot opens, and you book it yourself on the official website. Cita Ping is an independent service and never touches the booking system on your behalf.
How fast are the notifications?: Telegram notifications usually arrive within seconds of a slot appearing. Email takes a little longer because mail servers add their own delays. Enabling both gives you the best chance.
Why do appointments disappear so fast?: More people need appointments than the offices can serve, especially in the big provinces. There is no queue — the first person to submit the form gets the slot. That is why an instant notification beats refreshing the page by hand.
Is Cita Ping an official government service?: No. Cita Ping is an independent service with no connection to the Spanish government, the police, or any immigration office. We tell you when appointments appear; the booking itself always happens on the official site.
Can I monitor multiple offices or procedures at once?: Yes. Each alert watches one procedure and office combination, and you can run several at once. Every alert sends its own notifications.