- Region
- Vega baja
- Marina Alta
- Marina Baixa
- Alicante
- Baix Vinalopo
- Alto & Mitja Vinalopo
-
ALL TOWNS
- ALICANTE TOWNS
- Albatera
- Alfaz Del Pi
- Alicante City
- Alcoy
- Almoradi
- Benitatxell
- Bigastro
- Benferri
- Benidorm
- Calosa de Segura
- Calpe
- Catral
- Costa Blanca
- Cox
- Daya Vieja
- Denia
- Elche
- Elda
- Granja de Rocamora
- Guardamar del Segura
- Jacarilla
- Los Montesinos
- Orihuela
- Pedreguer
- Pilar de Horadada
- Playa Flamenca
- Quesada
- Rafal
- Redovan
- Rojales
- San Isidro
- Torrevieja
- Comunidad Valenciana
- EDITIONS: Spanish News Today Murcia Today Andalucia Today
How to obtain a Spanish NIE number
This identity number for foreigners living in Spain is needed for all legal and official procedures
Negotiating the bureaucratic system in Spain can be a bit of a minefield for new arrivals, but expats will have to secure certain documentation in order to work, study or buy a home. The first, and arguably the most important piece of paperwork you’ll need is an NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero, or Foreigner’s Identification Number).
As its name suggests, the NIE is a personal and unique identification number assigned to foreigners by the Spanish government and you’ll need it for any type of legal procedure, such as opening a bank account in Spain, starting a business, paying taxes or getting your residency permit.
EU citizens planning to stay in Spain for more than three months are obliged to apply for an NIE number, and since appointments are in high demand, it’s best to get the ball rolling as early as possible.
Non-EU citizens, including those from the UK, will need to apply for residency in Spain and will be issued with a different ID document, known as the TIE card.
Spanish bureaucracy can be more than a little daunting, so many people opt to hand the process over to the professionals. Heniam & Associates is an English-speaking, expat-run administration, immigration and paperwork specialist based in Murcia, and can take care of the NIE application from start to finish.
Step 1: Make an appointment
If you are outside of Spain, you will need to book an appointment with your nearest Spanish Consulate or diplomatic mission. You can also give power of attorney to someone already in Spain who can apply on your behalf.
If you’re in Spain, you’ll need to schedule an appointment online on the official Spanish website.
Simply choose the province you live in, then select Certificados UE if you’re an EU citizen, or Expedición de tarjeta de identidad de extranjero if you are from outside of the EU.
Fill in the information required and you’ll be given a date to visit your nearest police station that deals with NIEs.
It’s important to remember that it can take several weeks to obtain an appointment. Applications from abroad can take anywhere up to two or three months.
Step 2: Gather your paperwork
Prior to your appointment, you’ll need to complete plenty of paperwork and gather the relevant documents:
- Print out the EX-18 form and take two completed copies to your appointment. Please note that it must be completed in Spanish, but there’s also an English version you can use as a handy guide.
- You’ll need your passport and a couple of photocopies of the main page, along with a few passport photos. Non-EU citizens should also bring their visa.
- Applicants will have to provide a document (and a copy) that justifies their reason for applying for a Spanish NIE. This can be a mortgage agreement, rental contract, employment contract, acceptance letter from a school or any other official document that proves you have financial interests in Spain.
- Finally, you need to pay an NIE tax of 9.84 euros before your appointment and bring along proof of payment. Download the 790 form, fill it in and pay the fee at the bank.
It’s vital that you bring all of the completed forms and documents, plus copies, to the appointment. The Spanish officials at the police station or Oficina de Extranjeros Immigration Office will take care of the rest for you.
You’ll usually receive your NIE document, which is a white A4 sheet containing your unique number and an official stamp, then and there, but depending on the region you may need to return in a few days to collect it.
NIE numbers never expire, so your foreign identity number will be yours for life.
A final word of warning: navigating Spanish red tape is never straight-forward and the efficiency of civil servants and public offices varies widely from province to province, so you’ll need plenty of patience.
Since NIE appointments are hard to come by, double and triple-check all of your documentation before the appointment, and make sure you have plenty of copies of everything. When it comes to official procedures in Spain, it’s better to be over-prepared rather than having to wait another month or so for a new appointment if you’re turned away.
staff.inc.ali
Address
Office 1: Monteclaro 1, 30389 La Manga Club / Office 2: Calle Delta del Danubio, 30385 Los BelonesTel: 0034 868 707 917
Mobile: 0034 689 017 754
Mobile: 0034 689 017 754
Loading
Heniam & Associates for Conveyancing, paperwork, legal advice and immigration throughout the Region of Murcia
Catering for the needs of expats living all over Spain, and particularly in the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca, Heniam & Associates offer a wide range of services including conveyancing, legal and administrative advice.
At the same time, their team of dedicated professionals appreciate the need to assist you in an easy and reliable manner, allowing you as much time as possible to enjoy your freedom, relax and make the most out of life in Spain. Without sacrificing efficiency, they offer personalised services to each and every client, listening to their needs in order to provide exactly the right service and desired outcome.
In the all-important field of Legal and Administrative Services, Heniam & Associates provide help in a wide range of matters including (but not limited to):
- Conveyancing
- Legal and professional communication assistance
- NIE and TIE Applications
- Commercial and company set-up and licensing
- Spanish health and administrative services
- Support and assistance with regulatory bodies
- Professional will writing services and advice on intestate inheritance laws (both in the UK and in Spain)
- Contract drafting (for businesses and individuals)
- Dispute resolution
- Digital signatures and certificates
Whether taking advantage of our conveyancing services or any other legal matter Heniam & Associates’ business partner HeniamLegal will represent you in the best possible way, excelling especially in their conveyancing service.
When buying a property in a foreign country it can be challenging to understand all of the
steps that have to be taken. Heniam knows that buying a home can be stressful and
they want to ensure that you have the resources that you need to make sure that the
transaction is as smooth as possible so that you can start to enjoy your new home without worrying about the details and any purchase pitfalls.
HeniamLegal will be on hand to assist you with every part of the process. They have
dedicated professionals on hand to assist you every step of the way ensuring that all
of the relevant checks and investigations are carried out and, of course, negotiating on your behalf and protecting your interests. You will always have the support you need with HeniamLegal and Heniam & Associates.
In addition, translation services are provided either for written documents or for occasions such as visits to the doctor or to administrative offices, and assistance is provided in finding the best deal on foreign currency transfers.
They have two offices in the Region of Murcia, one on La Manga Club and one in Los Belones:
Heniam & Associates La Manga Club
Monteclaro, 1
30389
La Manga Club
Murcia
Appointment only — contact to book a slot now
Heniam & Associates Los Belones
Calle Delta del Danubio, 3
30385
Los Belones
Murcia
Opening Times
- Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 2pm
Afternoon appointments available on request
To find out how Heniam & Associates can help you by taking the strain out of life in Spain, contact them for further information!
Contact Murcia Today: Editorial 000 000 000 /
Office 000 000 000