{"id":54308,"date":"2024-11-05T12:45:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=54308"},"modified":"2024-11-11T04:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T03:45:41","slug":"how-to-get-a-nie-number-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-a-nie-number-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a NIE Number in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/study-abroad-in-spain-things-to-do\/\">studying or living abroad in Spain<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Getting the chance to experience a new culture first-hand is an exciting opportunity!<\/p>\n<p>But one thing that might not excite you quite so much is all the paperwork that you\u2019ll have to sort out.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, our experts are going to help you!<\/p>\n<p>To simplify this process, we have partnered with an external provider that offers assistance with the NIE number application across various Spanish cities.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on their services and to request assistance, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/forms\/settling-in-services\/\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One important thing you\u2019ll have to get is your NIE. We\u2019ll show you exactly <strong>how to get a NIE number in Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Your <strong>NIE<\/strong> is something you\u2019ll get once you\u2019re in Spain. Before you get here, you\u2019ll need to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/spanish-student-visa\">get your Spanish student visa<\/a><\/strong> sorted out.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got a guide for how you can do that, too.<\/p>\n<p>And if you need something to keep your spirits up while we\u2019re talking about all this paperwork, why not check out the essential <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/study-abroad-in-spain-things-to-do\">things you have to do when you study abroad in Spain<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Keep your eye on the prize &#8211; in this case, all the great things you\u2019ll be able to do once you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n<p>Now, are you ready to find out <strong>how to get your NIE number<\/strong> in Spain?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The basics: What is a NIE?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>NIE<\/strong> stands for \u201cn\u00famero de identidad de extranjero\u201d, or foreigner\u2019s ID number.<\/p>\n<p>The number is used for tax reasons, working, and for just about any bureaucratic purpose.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re from the European Union (or an affiliated country) and spending over 3 months in Spain, you\u2019ll need to <strong>get <\/strong>a NIE.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re from outside the EU you can apply for a temporary NIE, and then afterwards will need to apply for a TIE (tarjeta de identidad de extranjero &#8211; a foreigner\u2019s ID card).<\/p>\n<p>The application depends on the type of visa you have for Spain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1483 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-get-a-nie-number-in-spain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-get-a-nie-number-in-spain\" width=\"798\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What do I need to get a NIE number in Spain?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You need to get a few things ready to <strong>apply for your NIE<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 copies of government form EX-15, which you can download <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusion.gob.es\/web\/migraciones\/modelos-generales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A document that shows why you want a NIE (this can be a job contract, proof of funds, or an acceptance letter from a school you\u2019re going to study at).<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0A Spanish address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are an EU citizen, you also need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your passport and a copy of the page with your name and passport number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are not an EU citizen, you also need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your passport and a copy of <em>all<\/em> the pages<\/li>\n<li>Proof you entered Spain legally (like a landing card from your airport arrival)<\/li>\n<li>2 recent passport-sized photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, you need to make an appointment to get your NIE. In Spanish, this is called a \u201ccita previa\u201d. You can do this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/pagina\/index\/directorio\/icpplus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong>. Even if your area doesn\u2019t require one, it\u2019s a good idea to make one anyway.<\/p>\n<p>You will also need to pay a fee of about \u20ac10 after your appointment. You can\u2019t pay this at the immigration office.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you\u2019ll need to go to a nearby bank to make the deposit.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/the-best-banks-for-expats-in-spain\/\">bank<\/a><\/strong> will give you a stamped receipt, which you will need to take back to the immigration office.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, you might have to come back to the immigration office the following day to do this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1484 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-get-a-nie-number-in-spain--1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"529\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where do I need to go to get a NIE number in Spain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to go to your nearest immigration office (\u201cextranjer\u00eda\u201d or \u201coficina<strong> de <\/strong>extranjeros\u201d in Spanish).<\/p>\n<p>These are often located at police stations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.policia.es\/_es\/dependencias_localizador_accesible.php#li_extranjeria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This link<\/a> <\/strong>has lists of immigration offices for each Autonomous Government (like Andalusia, Catalonia, etc).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What do I need to take to my NIE appointment?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you have your appointment, you\u2019ll need to take all the paperwork we mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to take any relevant paperwork, just in case.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have an appointment, be prepared to wait in line. Take a well-charged phone or some reading material. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>If you have any more questions about <strong>how to get your NIE number in Spain<\/strong>, our experts are always happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about studying or living abroad in Spain? Getting the chance to experience a new culture first-hand is an exciting opportunity! But one thing that might not excite you quite so much is all the paperwork that you\u2019ll have to sort out. Don\u2019t worry, our experts are going to help you! 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