So, you have your NIE Number appointment booked, and Spanish NIE Number forms completed in English. What’s Next?……Proof.
On the day of your appointment you will need to provide the Spanish police with proof of why you Need a NIE Number… The level and type of proof required to obtain your NIE Number is different if you are a EU or Non EU Citizen.
If you are a EU Citizen you will require the following Proof to get a NIE Number in Spain:
- Passport and copy of the two main pages
- Proof of address in Spain – your rental contract (in your name) would be sufficient
- Completed EX-18 form
- Completed Modelo 790
- Proof of health insurance – this can be private health insurance or an EHIC card
Document* proving why you need a Spanish NIE number, which differs depending on your intentions. In most cases it is:
a contract showing that you’re going to buy a property in Spain like real estate, car, etc. - employed: job contract from the Spanish company
- self-employed: a company ownership certificate
- persons with sufficient funds: proof that you can live in Spain without working
- students: acceptance letter from the school plus proof of payment to the school
- job seekers: you can go only with passport
- Enough to pay the NIE fee (€9.75 at the time of writing)
- *Any documents must be translated into Spanish or Catalán (unless they are official EU documents) and you must bring the original
If you are a non-EU citizen you will require the following Proof:
- Passport, Visa and copies
- Completed EX-15 form
- Empadronamiento – you will need to go to the town hall and register yourself as living in the area
- Non-EU citizens will need the additional proof of legal entry into Spain (for instance a landing card, known in Spanish as a declaración de entrada)
- Proof of health insurance
- Two passport size photos (check as this can vary from country to country – the Spanish size is called carnet)
- Document* proving why you need a Spanish NIE number which differs depending on your intentions. In most cases it is:
a contract showing that you’re going to buy a property in Spain like real estate, car, etc.
employed: job contract from the Spanish company
self-employed: a company ownership certificate
persons with sufficient funds: proof that you have enough funds to live in Spain without working
students: A letter from the school plus proof of payment to the school
job seekers: you can go only with passport, but you will be issued a temporary NIE number valid only for 3 months
*Any documents must be translated into Spanish or Catalán and you must bring the original
Here at MY NIE Number Spain we can book your NIE Number appointment super fast, and complete your NIE Number application forms, but it is up to you to collect present the correct proof of why you need a NIE Number.
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Can yoiu please help me get a temporary NIE as I have read that this is best for those of us who do not have Jobs, unless you can aquire one without a job offer? Thanks.
I’m going to Tenerife from uk to look for work Sunday 10 th any ideas how soon I can get an appointment and if I’m reading this right I can go just with passport
Hi Lewis. You will need a NIE Number appointment in Tenerife and the paperwork completed. Please use the easy niw number booking form on our website nd we will get you booked i9n as soon as possible. Many Thanks, Lisa
Hi Lewis
thank you for your message. yes we can book you into Tenerife for your nie number appointment as soon as you arrive. please use our easy nie number booking order form and we will get you booked in as soon as possible.
Many Thanks
Lisa
NIE NUMBER ADVISOR
Clarification needed !
There is seemingly contradictory Information on your Website, see below:
1. ADDRESS:
“Q: I don’t have a Spanish Address to use? What can I do?
A: The address section of our online NIE Number form should be an address in Spain. This does not have to be your home, many people use the address of a hotel or local café. If you do not have access to a Spanish address don’t worry leave this section blank and our advisors will sort this out for you. You can easily change the address once you have your NIE Number certificate.”
VERSUS
“If you are a EU Citizen you will require the following Proof to get a NIE Number in Spain:
Proof of address in Spain – your rental contract (in your name) would be sufficient”
The latter is what I was told at the Police Station !
It can apparently NOT be done with the Address of a Hotel or similar !!!
2. HEALTH INSURANCE for E.U. Citizens:
Above it states this as a Requirement for E.U. Citizens:
“Proof of health insurance – this can be private health insurance or an EHIC card”
VERSUS
On the Main Page it states that (only) if You are a Non-E.U. Citizen that You need to provide Proof of Health Insurance.
The latter one seems to be correct.
It also seems to be an absurd Requirement !
Why do You need Health Insurance just to open a Bank Account or to buy a Car ???
Hi Markus
The rules are different in every area…The best thing to do is to give one of our NIE Number advisors a call on 0034 665556070 and they can guide you through the nie number process in your area 🙂
Lisa
How much would I need in my account to have “sufficient funds”?
Hi
There is no sufficient funds for a NIE, only for the TIE or residency card.
I hope this helps?
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
It says here under “If you are a EU Citizen you will require the following Proof to get a NIE Number in Spain:”
“- persons with sufficient funds: proof that you can live in Spain without working”
How much do you need to classify as a ‘person with sufficient funds’?
Very confusing indeed.
I’m EU citizen working remotely for the British company and I want to move/buy a house in Spain as I can operate from anywhere in the world. What do I need? The whole process seems very confusing to me.
Hi
As an eu citizen you will need both the nie and the green residency card.
I hope this helps?
Lisa
Hola
Entre a España hace 2 años estoy empadronada, alquilo un piso , recibo una pensión (pequeña) de mi país , tengo 60 años , no pienso trabajar y cuento con seguro salud (Sanitas)
Es posible obtener el NIE ?
Gracias
Sílvia
Hi,
My wife and I looking into purchasing a property in Spain in the nearest future but haven’t found anything just yet. Are we still able to obtain NIE upfront without evidence or contract of purchase since its listed as one of the requirements? Thanks
Hi
In some areas yes they still issue the nie without evidence of why you want one but other area’s no…. its best to give the office a call on 0034 665556070 to discuss further.
Lisa
https://www.mynie.co.uk
Hi, I’m looking to purchase a property in Barcelona and the first step is to apply for a NIE number before opening a bank account, applying for a mortgage etc. I don’t have a Spanish address yet. Can I still fly in and get a NIE with your assistance? Thanks
Hi
yes this is possible to get a fly in nie number appointment. please give the office a call on 0034 665556070
kind regards
Lisa
https://www.mynie.co.uk
I am an Irish Citizen, I have been living in Spain 15 years , when I moved here I had an NIE number and work contracts, bank account and address, for the past 12 years I have fallen off the social security grid and I have been homeless and unemployed , I did not update my Irish passport, I only have a copy of my old passport , and a copy of my old Irish driving licence, I have my original long Irish Birth certificate, I am looking to get back on the grid and get my life on track ,can you please help me or advise me on how to replace my details, The Irish Consulate cannot give me an emergency Passport as my Passport has expired, I am in a bad place and Stateless with no ID
PLEASE HELP
Hi
Yes, we could book you in for a nie and residency but both will require a passport.
Once you have a passport let us know and we can make a start.
congratulations on starting to get sorted. keep going!
Lisa
Can i get an NIE number for each of my family or do they have to go to the police station as well?
Hi,
I am working as a language assistant in Vinaros, Valencia and I am trying to get an NIE number. However, I don’t have proof of address yet as I haven’t rented an apartment yet, although I am hoping to soon. Is there a way I can provide a temporary address or another one?
Thanks
Hi I made a comment a while ago, hope you will answer my two comments together,, I entered Spain with no proof of legal entry, now what can I do for NIE?
Hi
Unless you entered legally there is no way to get a nie.
Lisa
Hi
Unless you can prove you entered Spain legally there is zero chance of getting a nice number.
lISA
https://www.mynie.co.uk
Hi Lisa
I’m looking to use your service. However, I want to continue working for my UK company (as they’ve given me permission), under the new digital nomad visa. However, I’m going to Spain for two weeks tomorrow and want to start to the NIE process and hopefully get an appointment.
How likely is it that I can get an appointment either in Oviedo or Valladolid within a short time frame? I accept leaving things to the very last minute is because of my lack of proper preparation, so I’ll totally understand if it’s not possible.
I’m looking for an apartment for 1 year and it seems I need an NIE for that so I can pay for utilities and open up a Spanish Bank account to pay rent. Apparently, I can do this via the UK/London consulate, but seeing as I need to go to a police station in Spain police station to complete this, it makes a lot of sense just to do it all there anyway and enjoy a semi-holiday.
Hi
Please give the office a call on 0034 665556070
Many Thanks
lISA
Hi, I have an NIE from many years ago and apparently, it’s still valid as it was converted over to a proper residency filing back in 2007. I only have the official green A4-sized NIE document and an EU passport. I believe I only need to show my passport due to it being to my residency filing. I understand I do not need to show private health insurance, nor financials nor my entrereimendo . Can you help me get my digital card and to be updated in the system? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you
Hi
Please call the office on 0034 665556070