Spanish DNI from the UK: only issued in Spain
The DNI is only issued in Spain, at police stations that do it, usually with an appointment booked by calling 060 from Spain or at citapreviadnie.es. No consulate in the UK issues one.
What the consulate can give you are the two documents you need to get it on your next trip.
The two documents the consulate issues
The full birth certificate for DNI purposes, issued no more than six months before. You need it for a first DNI, to renew one that expired long ago, or when your personal details change.
And the certificate of residence for DNI purposes, issued no more than three months before. It is always needed for a first DNI, on renewal if your address has changed, and if you turn up without an appointment.
Without an appointment in Spain
Spaniards living abroad who could not get a slot can go to a police station that issues DNIs with all their documents; as far as possible, the station will try to give them an appointment during their stay. That is when the certificate of residence matters.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where it is issued | police stations in Spain |
| Appointment | 060 or citapreviadnie.es |
| Birth certificate | under 6 months old |
| Residence certificate | under 3 months old |
The DNI and the UK border
The London consulate's travel page is blunt: the DNI is no longer valid to enter the UK. The exception is people who applied to the EU Settlement Scheme and hold settled or pre-settled status, or are waiting for a decision, and have the DNI linked to their digital profile.
Everyone else needs the passport.
If you lose it here
In London, a loss or theft declaration can be filed in person without an appointment, by post or by email. And never travel on a DNI you found again after reporting it: it stays recorded as cancelled in police databases.
To enter the UK, the DNI only works if it is linked to your settled or pre-settled status.Related guides
Checked against the official pages on 10 November 2026.
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