What is the NIE number & How to get it
The first step in moving to Spain is to get the NIE Number.
This number (“Número de Identidad de Extranjero”) is the basic N.I.E. number Spanish identity for foreigners living in Spain, identification with which you will be able to conduct any kind of legal procedure in the country, such as opening a bank account, buying a house or car, starting your company or getting your residence permit.
Who needs an N.I.E. in Spain?
1. Any foreigner who becomes a resident for tax purposes in Spain needs an N.I.E. number in Spain.
2. Any non-resident foreigner who buys property in Spain. If a couple buys a property in Spain together, and they register the property in both their names, then both of them must obtain an N.I.E. number in Spain.
3. Anyone who wants to work in Spain, or start a business in Spain.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO GET THE N.I.E.
The necessary documentation to receive the Spanish
N.I.E. number is the following:
● The official N.I.E. application form.
● Passport size photo.
● A document certifying the reason to be applying for an N.I.E.
● Identity document or Passport, the original and a photocopy of all pages.
TIME SCALE TO OBTAIN AN N.I.E. IN SPAIN?
It takes 3 to 5 working days to obtain the Spanish identification number for both EU and Non-EU citizens.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to get the N.I.E. number in Spain as fast and as easily as possible?
WHERE IS THE APPLICATION PRESENTED TO OBTAIN AN N.I.E IN SPAIN?
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In Spain: at the Government Delegations and Sub-delegations via their services and the Provincial Immigration Office (“Oficina de Extranjería”)
- Abroad: at the diplomatic mission or consular section of Spain located in the foreigner’s country of residence, where the reasons for the application must be communicated.
- One of the first steps in buying your new business or home in Spain is to get this basic identification number.
- N.I.E. number
Click above to go to the government's official website where you download the APPLICATION form