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Get the foreigner identity number you need to work, buy property or pay taxes in Spain. Post your case once and specialists send you offers to compare.
The NIE is the personal identification number Spain gives to foreigners. You need it for almost any official or financial step, such as signing a work contract, buying property, paying taxes or buying a car.
An NIE is not a residence permit. Non-EU residents see their NIE on their TIE card, EU citizens get it when they register as residents, and non-residents can request one for a specific economic or professional reason.
Employers need your NIE to register you with social security.
Notaries and registries require an NIE for purchases.
Tax returns and payments in Spain are linked to your NIE.
Banks and many service providers ask for an NIE.
Answer a few questions about your situation. Specialists who handle this exact application send you offers with their fees and timelines, and you choose who to work with.
Offices differ slightly, but NIE applications generally need the following.
Requirements, minimum amounts and processing times change over time and can differ between offices. The specialist you choose confirms exactly what applies to your case.
A specialist checks whether you should apply as a resident, a non-resident or through your TIE.
An appointment is booked online at a police office in Spain or at a consulate abroad.
The application form is completed and the fee is paid before the appointment.
You or your representative present the documents at the appointment.
You receive a certificate with your NIE number, sometimes on the day.
A general overview of the work a specialist usually takes on for this service.
Book an appointment at a police office that handles foreigners, complete the official form, pay the fee at a bank and attend with your passport and the reason you need the number.
The NIE is your identification number. The TIE is the physical residence card for non-EU residents, which shows that same number together with your residence status.
Yes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in the country where you live, or give a representative in Spain power of attorney to apply for you.
Appointments are booked online, but the application itself is usually made in person or through a representative.
EU citizens moving to Spain get their NIE when they register as residents. EU citizens who do not live in Spain can request an NIE certificate for a specific reason.
Tell us about your situation in the intake and we match you with verified specialists in our network who handle exactly this kind of service. You review their profiles, choose who to contact or ask for an estimate, and there is no obligation until you do.
Yes. Creating a case and comparing specialists is always free for you. Specialists pay us a fee only after they get paid, so you only ever pay their professional fee, shown upfront in their offer.
Every specialist in our network is reviewed for relevant licensing, experience, and track record before they can take on cases. You can also read verified reviews from other expats before choosing who to work with.
Post your case once, compare offers side by side, and hire the specialist who fits you best.
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