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Applying for an NIE Number
Make sure you know how to go about applying for your essential Número de Identificación de Extranjero...
An EU-citizen applying for their certificate of residence (certificado de registro) will be issued an NIE number at the same time.
- For more, see AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Residency in Spain & EU Registration Certificates
Applications for an NIE can be made at a police station with a foreigners' department (Oficina de Extranjeros) of a national Spanish police station (comisaría), or by contacting the local regional government; either in person or through a representative.
- For the addresses and contact telephone numbers of all Oficina de Extranjeros: Click here
The following documents are required:
- An application form, the Solicitud de Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE) y Certificados (form EX-15), filled out and signed
- Download Solicitud de Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE) y Certificados EX-15: Click here (PDF)
Do not sign the completed application form until in the presence of an official
- Download Solicitud de Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE) y Certificados EX-15: Click here (PDF)
- Receipt for payment of the fee, stamped by the bank
- Identity card or original passport and photocopy
- Two passport photographs
Certified documentation stating the reasons for applying for the NIE may be required.
Note: In some parts of Spain (including Costa Blanca) the application should be made at the office in question where the forms used are auto-carbonated copies. However, in others areas the printable form, EX-15 is accepted.
Once the application is made, processing may take a month or more. Usually, the office will issue a date to collect the NIE which should be done in person; notification is not made by post or telephone. In some locations (Madrid is one such) the NIE may be issued immediately.
Help with the Application
A non-resident needing an NIE number (for example, to purchase property), may be able to apply through the Spanish Embassy of their home country. There are also companies and individuals - gestor/gestoría - able to help with this process remotely.
Further Information
- Information from the Ministerio del Interior: Click here (in Spanish)
- See also the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page, Certificado de Empadronamiento: Registration at the Town Hall in Spain
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