What is a Spanish NIE number?
A NIE number in Spain is an identification number of foreigners and it stands for Número de Identificación de Extranjeros. Both residents and non-tax residents must have this number. This number is and remains your personal identification number in Spain.
Why do I need a Spanish NIE number?
If you wish to stay in Spain for more than three months, you must apply for a Spanish NIE number. This is your proof that you are legally resident in Spain.
Without a NIE number you cannot do much in Spain, because you need it for, among other things:
- File a tax return
- Municipality registration
- Notarial deeds such as purchase/sale/will/inheritance and power of attorney
- Buying/selling a house
- Buy/sell car/motorcycle
- Long term house rental
- To work
- Make an insurance contract
- Open a bank account
- Study at a Spanish university
Request your NIE number now via the website below: fast, easy and reliable.
You will receive your NIE number within 15 days.