NIE numbers are issued by the National Police of Spain (same authority that issues Spanish passports and ID cards). You can apply for a NIE number in person, at the Consulate of Spain. There are three Spanish consulates in UK: London, Manchester and Edinburg.
Can I get my NIE number online?
Spanish bureaucracy can be complex and unfortunately, you can’t apply for an NIE number online. However, with a helping hand, applying for an NIE is simple.
How do I find my NIE number?
You will have the same NIE number forever; no matter if you lose, renew or get a new card. Nevertheless, that NIE is printed in your residency card or TIE (“tarjeta de identificación del extranjero”). That is, the plastic that you carry physically with you, the document that includes your NIE.
How do I get my NIE from the consulate?
The requirements are as follows:
- Apply in person at this Consulate if you live in one of the following States.
- Valid Passport, original and one copy of the biographic page.
- Copy of the documents that proofs the reason or alleged needs (buy a house, open bank account, etc.).
- Money Order or cash in dollars to pay the fee.
How do I get a Spanish NIE?
NIE application NIE applications can be submitted while living or visiting Spain to the relevant Spanish National Police station dedicated to foreign documentation (click for an official list). You can also apply for an NIE number at the Spanish embassy located in your country.
How much does a Spanish NIE number cost?
As a non-European Union citizen you must pay a NIE Spain number tax fee around 10.71 euro. On the application form it will identify that you must bring the tax amount to a bank with Form 790.
How do you get a Spanish NIE?
How do I get my NIE number in Spain
- Fill out the NIE application form (EX-15), and print. You can also obtain this form at any NIE office.
- Whether you are in Spain or not, an appointment at the Police Station or Oficina de Extranjeros must be scheduled in order to obtain the NIE number.
How much does it cost to get an NIE number in Spain?
As a non-European Union citizen you must pay a NIE Spain number tax fee around 10.71 euro. On the application form it will identify that you must bring the tax amount to a bank with Form 790. The bank will give you a receipt (resguardo).
How do I get a Spanish NIE number?
Is my Spanish NIE number valid?
The NIE certificate that you receive when you return to your local national police (“policia nacional”) station to pick it up is actually only valid for three months. However, the allocated NIE Spanish number is unique to you, and will be yours for life.
How do you get a Spanish NIE number?
What documents do I need to get an NIE number in Spain?
In order to obtain the NIE in Spain, you will have to fulfill the following requirements.
- Proof of previous appointment.
- Passport or identity card from your country of origin.
- Form EX-15 of Application for Foreinger Identity Number.
- Completed and signed fee.
How do I contact the Spanish consulate in Edinburgh?
In the case that you are not able to arrange an appointment through the website you can contact the consulate in Edinburgh by telephone (+44) 131 220 1843 or email [email protected] The consulate of Spain in Edinburgh can inform you about the scope of services they offer.
Can I get a NIE number from the Spanish consulate Madrid?
The Spanish Consulate cannot issue NIE numbers; it only acts as a “postal box” between the applicant and the competent authorities in Spain. Once you have submitted your application through the Consulate they will not be able to provide you with any further information on the status of your application.
How to make an appointment at the Spanish consulate in the UK?
For an appointment at the Spanish consulate in the United Kingdom, please check in first instance the consulate website . In the case that you are not able to arrange an appointment through the website you can contact the consulate in Edinburgh by telephone (+44) 131 220 18 43 (+44) 131 220 14 39 / 42 or email [email protected]
Does the UK have an embassy in Spain?
The United Kingdom has nine representations in Spain. These representations include an embassy in Madrid and consulates in Alicante, Barcelona, Ibiza, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Seville.
