NIE (foreigner identity number)

Who it is for

If you apply for a residence permit, the NIE is assigned automatically with it. People ask for it separately mostly when they will not reside (buying property, inheritance, business).

Where

Policía Nacional (foreigners office or police station) or a Spanish consulate

Steps

1. Check whether you really need it separately: a residence application already gives you one.
2. Fill in form EX-15.
3. Pay the fee on form 790, code 012, at a bank or online. The amount is on the form itself.
4. Book the appointment only on the official site. Appointments are free: nobody may sell you one.
5. Go with everything. You get a certificate with your NIE number.

What to bring

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• EX-15 filled in and signed (original and copy)
• Valid passport and a copy of every page
• Proof of why you need it (contract, notary letter, offer)
• Receipt for the paid 790-012 fee
• Appointment confirmation