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The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is the identification number in Spain for everyone who is not a Spanish citizen. It is the counterpart to a DNI for Spanish citizens. Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens get issued a NIE. The NIE is not a fiscal residency identification; you can have a NIE and be a fiscal resident in another country.
How do I get my NIE number in Spain
Follow these steps to obtain a NIE number:
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- Fill out the NIE application form (EX-15), and print. You can also obtain this form at any NIE office. You must fill out the form in Spanish, but for help in filling out this form, see the English version and French version. The marital status abbreviations are Single/Married/Widowed/Divorced/Separated (in that order).
- Whether you are in Spain or not, an appointment at the Police Station or Oficina de Extranjeros must be scheduled in order to obtain the NIE number.
- Choose the province most suitable for you.
- Select Policía - Certificados y Asignación de NIE.
- Fill out the website with your personal information.
- The filled-out form
- A supporting document (such as a notarised letter) showing why you need a NIE
- A copy of your passport (all pages)
- A passport photo
- Approx. 12 € to pay Tax Form 790. (In Madrid, the police send you to a nearby gestor to fill out the Form 790.)
- Spanish social security number or private medical insurance
- If you have a spouse: a marriage certificate, translated and certified by a judge
- If you have children: a Libro de Familia
You can schedule an appointment here.
NOTE: All scheduled appointments must be in the applicant’s name, so make sure to fill out the requested fields with the correct information.
Once you’ve scheduled the appointment, you must bring the following documents to the office:
Note: The Spanish government revised the NIE application process in April, 2012.
Strong Abogados offers the following NIE services:
Assistance in filing the NIE form
We go with you to the local Oficina de Extranjeros (Barcelona and Santa Cruz de Tenerife only). We will receive your NIE number in our office in 15 to 30 days.
Assistance in applying for residency in Spain for EU citizens
We assist you in preparing the paperwork, including the EX-18 form. The following documents are necessary:
Note that the NIE must include an address in Spain in order to receive the letter with the NIE certificate. You can use our firm's address if you hire our services to form an SL or any other service that allows us to represent you in Spain. Otherwise, we won't be able to receive the NIE certificate on your behalf. FAQs:
What does the NIE number look like?
Do I need a NIE number?
What is the TIE?
What does the NIE number look like?
The NIE consists of an 'X' or 'Y' followed by 7 or 8 digits then another letter.
Do I need a NIE number?
The NIE number is needed in order to file taxes, buy property, establish a business, open a bank account, and for almost all other forms you fill out. When forming a company, everyone who will be directors and shareholders of the company will need a NIE, as a result of the Fraud Prevention Act which came into force on February 2005. Getting a NIE is the first step in forming a company.