Authorities & Registration in Mallorca

Anyone moving to Mallorca starts with a handful of bureaucratic steps — and the order in which you tackle them determines how smoothly everything else goes. The NIE number, Empadronamiento (registration with the local town hall) and the Residencia all build on one another.

In this section you'll find a thorough guide to each step, covering the required documents, the cita previa and the typical pitfalls specific to Mallorca — up to date for 2026.

Would rather not work through the registrations on your own? Send us your enquiry — we'll connect you with German-speaking contacts on the ground.