NEWS

What is an NIE?

The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your tax and administrative identification number in Spain. Required for:
    - Working
    - Buying a property
    - Paying taxes
    - Studying or starting a business

How to apply for an NIE (for EU citizens)

1. Make an appointment online
    - Go to the official website
    - Choose your province
    - Select:
    - "Certificados UE" (for EU citizens)
    - "Expedición de NIE" (non-EU)
    - Fill in your details

2. Collect the appropriate documents
    - Form EX-18 (2x, completed in Spanish)
    - Reason for application (e.g. employment contract, house purchase contract)
    - Passport (original + copy)
    - Passport photos
    - Proof of payment of fees (€9.84) via Form 790 - pay at bank or ATM

3. Go to your appointment
    - Bring everything: forms, documents, passport, proof of payment
    - You will receive your NIE immediately or after a few days, depending on the region

Tips
    - Make copies of everything
    - Start applying as soon as possible (waiting lists!)
    - Inform locally, procedures may differ per province
    - NIE is valid indefinitely, so keep it safe