Cita previa: Booking an appointment

What does it mean?

Cita previa means an appointment arranged in advance. Many public services offer separate booking systems for different tasks.

An appointment booking is not necessarily a submitted application or protection against a filing deadline.

An everyday example

A general information appointment may not be the same as an appointment to submit documents.

What to do next

1. Identify the exact service and office before booking.
2. Use the responsible authority’s official appointment route.
3. Save the date, location, appointment category and reference.
4. Prepare the listed documents and cancel the booking if you cannot attend.

A useful question to ask

Have I booked the right appointment for this exact procedure?

Check the official guidance

Punto de Acceso General: official appointment services

Sources checked on 8 September 2026. These explanations and preparation prompts are introductory, not complete procedural instructions or individual legal, tax or medical advice. Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority or qualified professional before acting.

Related words

• Extranjería: Finding the right immigration service
• Solicitud: An application or request
• Plazo: A time limit or deadline