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What is it, what paperwork do I need, when does it apply and how long does it take? These are the questions we have being asked many times during the past years by our clients. Do all foreigners need an NIE number when travelling to Spain? No. The Spanish law requires an identification number for foreigners if you make certain transactions. Otherwise, if you are a tourist (non-resident in Spain) and you do not make these transactions, then you do not require one. The Spanish law requires foreigners to obtain an identification number for several transactions in Spain, such as purchasing or selling a property, getting a mortgage, buying a vehicle, paying taxes in Spain, etc… or even to deal with different administrations. This identification number is called NIE (Número de identificación de Extranjeros), abbreviation for Identification Number for Foreigners. How long does it take to get a NIE number? It can take a couple of days, but it may also take weeks. This depends on the time of the year and volume of applications, and also on the area of Spain where you apply for it. Therefore, at Pellicer & Heredia we highly recommend you allow yourself plenty of time to request your NIE number. Which are the ways to apply for a Spanish NIE number? 1) Applying in person in an immigration office located within the Police Station you will need: - Two copies of the EX-14 (Solicitud de NIE) application form filled out and signed. - Any document that justifies the need for obtaining the NIE, like a mortgage approval or a purchase contract. You will have to provide an original plus a photocopy. - For EU nationals a photocopy of your passport and the original. - For NON EU nationals a photocopy of your passport, the original plus proof of your legal entry into Spain. Once you have paid the tax and submitted the NIE application you will be given a receipt, with this, you can go and pick it up on the day you have been told it is ready. If you have planned for somebody else to collect it on your behalf you will have to name that person and sign an authorisation form at the time you present your application. Of course this person will have to produce an identity document to this effect. This process may vary depending on different cities. 2) Applying in person via a Spanish Consulate abroad. You will need: - Passport and a photocopy. - Two copies of the application form (EX-14 bis). 3) Applying through your lawyer in Spain. In order to do so, you will need to sign a power of attorney in front of a Public Notary either in Spain or in your home country, where you specifically grant your lawyer permission to request a NIE number on your behalf. Your representative will need:
The N.I.E number in Spain
- Original passport or a notarised copy of it. Please note this is only general information as the NIE number procedure in Spain has often changed in the past years and might do in the future. We highly recommend you discuss it with your lawyer for accurate advice. For more information or assistance on this issue or any other legal matter, do not hesitate to contact our Law Firm on 965 480 737 or email us at
info@pellicerheredia.com.
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