NIE and TIE help in Barcelona
Get your NIE in Barcelona without the queue
Tell Expatronus what you need once. Specialists who handle NIE paperwork send you their price, and the one you choose prepares your documents and books the appointment.
- Free to post your case
- Specialists send you their price
- No obligation until you accept
How Expatronus works
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Describe your case
Answer a few questions about your situation in a short online questionnaire. Posting a case is free.
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Specialists send estimates
The Expatronus team sends your case to specialists who handle this service, and you can invite others yourself. Each estimate shows the price and the expected timeline.
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Compare and ask questions
See each specialist's profile, price and timeline side by side, and message them before you decide.
How Expatronus works
Expatronus is a marketplace for relocation help in Spain. Instead of searching for a lawyer or gestor yourself, you describe your case once and specialists who handle it come to you with their price.
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Describe your case
Answer a few questions about your situation in a short online questionnaire. Posting a case is free.
- 2
Specialists send estimates
The Expatronus team sends your case to specialists who handle this service, and you can invite others yourself. Each estimate shows the price and the expected timeline.
- 3
Compare and ask questions
See each specialist's profile, price and timeline side by side, and message them before you decide.
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Accept an offer
The specialist you choose sends a formal offer. Nothing is agreed or charged until you accept it.
Why getting a NIE in Barcelona is hard
Most delays come from the same few problems, and each one has a way around it.
Appointments are almost impossible to find
Your specialist books the appointment for you, and with a power of attorney can attend in your place.
The forms and the appointment are in Spanish
Specialists on Expatronus work in English and fill in form EX-15 and the fee form with you.
One missing document means starting again
Your specialist checks the whole file before the appointment, so you arrive with everything the office asks for.
Not knowing who to trust or what it should cost
Every offer shows the price upfront, and you see the specialist's profile before you choose.
What is a NIE?
The NIE is the identification number Spain gives to foreigners. You need it to sign a job contract, rent or buy a home, open a bank account, pay taxes or buy a car.
A NIE is a number, not a residence permit. Residents from outside the EU see it on their TIE card, and EU citizens receive it when they register as residents.
What you usually need
- Your passport and a copy
- The completed application form EX-15
- The fee form 790 code 012, paid at a bank
- A document that shows why you need a NIE, such as a job offer or a property deposit
Renewing your TIE card instead? Start a TIE renewal case
What it costs
Typical prices for having a specialist handle it in Barcelona. The official government fee is paid separately at a bank.
- NIE certificate, first time
- €120-€250
- Residence permit and TIE renewal
- €400-€800
Posting your case is free. Every offer shows the full price before you accept it.
Common questions
How long does it take to get a NIE in Barcelona?
Mostly it depends on when an appointment becomes available at the police offices. Once you have one, the certificate is usually handed over the same day or shortly after. Your specialist tells you what to expect in their offer.
What documents do I need for a NIE?
Usually your passport and a copy, form EX-15, the paid fee form 790 code 012 and a document that shows why you need the number. Your specialist confirms the exact list for your situation.
What if I don't speak Spanish?
Specialists on Expatronus work in English. With a power of attorney, a representative can also attend the appointment on your behalf.
Can I get a NIE myself?
Yes. You fill in form EX-15, pay the fee at a bank and book an appointment at a police office. Many people use a specialist because appointments are hard to find and everything happens in Spanish.
Is it free to post my case?
Yes. Posting a case and comparing offers costs nothing. You only pay the specialist you choose, at the price shown in their offer.
What is the difference between a NIE and a TIE?
The NIE is your identification number. The TIE is the physical card that residents from outside the EU receive, and it shows the same number.
Start your NIE case today
Describe your case in a few minutes and let specialists come to you with their price.