http://madrid.angloinfo.com/countries/spain/residency.aspthis tells all Steve, the place u have to go to is not far from where i work, the enarest metro is puerto de toledo - its about 10 minutes walk from there, its best if you make an appointment by phone before going, i did it last year.
OFICINA DE EXTRANJEROS DE MADRID (Régimen comunitario; Solicitudes de inscripción y renovación de estudiantes) Dirección:
Plaza del Campillo del Mundo Nuevo nº 3
28005 - Madrid
(Madrid)
Tel.: 902565701 CITA PREVIA
(Horario: De lunes a jueves de 9.00 a 17.00 y viernes de 9.00 a 14.00)
If you want me to show you where it is make your appt for between 2.10 and 3.50 pm Monday to Thursday and i can show you where it is.
http://www.mir.es/SGACAVT/modelos/extranjeria/modelos_extranje/ex_16.pdfyou need to take this form, filled in and signed, and to get there half an hour before you appt to collect a different form Modelo 790 and go to the bank to make a payment before your appt. as you need both the application form and the stamped payment formto process the application, as well as your passport! i also had to provide a photocopy of my passport the page with my photo! There is a bank right nearby where you can make the payment but i cant remember how much it was - not much, i think it was less that 10 euros.