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