{"id":16397,"date":"2023-02-08T20:29:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnnn2.e-residence.com\/?p=16397"},"modified":"2024-10-09T21:43:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T21:43:06","slug":"how-to-apply-for-an-nie-number-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/how-to-apply-for-an-nie-number-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for an NIE Number in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16397\" class=\"elementor elementor-16397\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0a0348 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0a0348\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-97f34c8 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"97f34c8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f2b305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f2b305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The NIE (N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n de Extranjero) is a unique identification number assigned to foreigners in Spain. It is used for a wide range of legal, financial, and administrative purposes, such as opening a bank account, paying taxes, buying property, or starting a business in Spain. The NIE is essential for both temporary and permanent residents and is required for anyone engaging in official activities in Spain.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.2px; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">You\u2019ll use it for anything that involves an official process or \u201ctramite.\u201d Here are some common instances when you\u2019d use an NIE number:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8d2f9ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8d2f9ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-790854a ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"790854a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db6784 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7db6784\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"p2\">Purchasing or selling a property<\/li><li class=\"p2\">Buying or selling a car<\/li><li class=\"p2\">Getting connected to the utilities<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"p2\">Paying your taxes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"p2\">Starting a job<\/li><li class=\"p2\">Registering a business<\/li><li class=\"p2\">Working as a self-employed individual or freelancer<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e889151 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"e889151\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0d2bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c0d2bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Opening a Spanish bank account<\/li><li>Registering for social services and receiving benefits\u00a0<\/li><li>Studying in Spain\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Getting a Spanish driver\u2019s license\u00a0<\/li><li>Dealing with Spanish inheritance<\/li><li>Getting a SIM card in Spain<\/li><li>Incorporating company<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79df202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79df202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your NIE number also serves as a tax number in the same way that a Social Security Number functions as a tax number for American citizens in the United States. However, don\u2019t get the NIE Number confused with the Social Security Number (Num\u00e9ro de Seguridad Social) in Spain. This is a separate number that you must apply for in Spain if you want to work and access social security in the country.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: -0.2px;\">Even if you\u2019re a non-resident property owner, you still need an NIE number. Spanish tax authorities use it to process annual tax payments like income tax (IRPF) and annual wealth tax (Patrimonio). These are both declared by property owners in Spain regardless of whether you\u2019re a resident or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4faff71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4faff71\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83d09dd elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ibutton\" data-id=\"83d09dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"ibutton.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ot-button\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.e-residence.com\/de\/nie\" class=\"octf-btn octf-btn-secondary octf-btn-icon\"><span>Get your NIE online<i class=\"flaticon-right-arrow-1\"><\/i><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf13e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8cf13e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ba3ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_table_of_contents\" data-id=\"90ba3ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_table_of_contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-qi-table-of-contents qodef-list-position--inside qodef-list-underline \">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t\t<h5 class=\"qodef-m-subtitle qodef-exclude\">\n\t\tTable of contents\t<\/h5>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"qodef-m-table-content\" data-type=\"ul\" data-excluded-tags=\"\" data-excluded-cids=\".qodef-exclude,.qodef-page-title,.qodef-e-author,.qodef-testimonials-list,.qodef-testimonials-slider\">\n\t\t<ul><\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8919e8a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8919e8a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9f9fd5 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"a9f9fd5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6594e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6594e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do you need an NIE Number?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e51eb63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e51eb63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An NIE number is an ID number for foreigners in Spain. You will need one if you relocate to Spain for longer than 3 months. You\u2019ll also need one if you live outside of Spain but continue to carry out financial or legal transactions in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efcb5bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"efcb5bd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7a4c40 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ibutton\" data-id=\"d7a4c40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"ibutton.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ot-button\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.e-residence.com\/de\/nie\" class=\"octf-btn octf-btn-secondary octf-btn-icon\"><span>Get your NIE online<i class=\"flaticon-right-arrow-1\"><\/i><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9ace2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9ace2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fcf32b3 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"fcf32b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e22e23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e22e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get NIE in Spain online<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89e258b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89e258b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1. Decide how to apply<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already in Spain, then you probably want to get your NIE number as soon as possible. Having a small card in your wallet makes opens up so many possibilities in the country. Since it can take a couple of weeks (or even a couple of months) for your case to be processed, there\u2019s no time to waste! Because you\u2019re on the ground in the country, you can access the various offices. We\u2019ve included the process for how to book and attend your NIE appointment in Steps #3 and #4. However, you can still choose to have an agency help you navigate this process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have some time before you depart for Spain, seeking additional assistance may be an even more obvious route. While you can obtain an NIE on your own, it\u2019s pretty difficult, especially without visiting Spain. Many people realize how challenging this process is once they\u2019ve started the process, and they wished they reached out for help. Read through the process below and consider whether you\u2019ll want to navigate it on your own \u2014 accounting for the time difference, language barrier, and other logistical challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather your materials\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above, there\u2019s a list of materials that you\u2019ll need to have prepared for the application process. Regardless of which route you choose (applying yourself or partnering with a company), you\u2019ll need to have these materials. <\/span>However, by partnering with our company, you can avoid this bureaucratic hassle. Our systems and processes are designed to streamline the document collection process, making it quick and easy for you to access the information you need. By utilizing our services, you will be able to save time and effort, allowing you to focus on your core business activities. We have the expertise and technology to ensure that all necessary documents are collected, organized, and made easily accessible to you.<br \/>We believe in making things as simple and straightforward as possible, and that&#8217;s exactly what we offer with our partnership. So, let us help you minimize the stress and hassle of document collection, and allow you to move forward with confidence.<\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your NIE appointment online\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking an appointment online at one of the Spanish offices can give you a good indication of whether you can navigate this process on your own. The site is entirely in Spanish, which can present a language barrier that you\u2019ll encounter through much of this process. You should only book an appointment at this link if you\u2019re in Spain (or planning to visit), and you\u2019re able to attend the appointment in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/icpplus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/icpplus\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>You\u2019ll likely see a \u201cNot Secure\u201d warning, but do not worry about this<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the province where you\u2019ll be living and press \u201cAceptar\u201d<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the dropdown box to select the application you wish to submit and press \u201cAceptar\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the notes which state that you must attend your appointment with all forms completed, a copy of the forms, all required documentation, and with corresponding taxes already paid, and then press \u201cEntrar\u201d<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the personal details regarding your type of document\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your passport number when applying for an NIE<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you input your names identically to your passport\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the box to request an appointment in the next step\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose where you want to have the appointment and then press \u201cSiguiente\u201d<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm your details to ensure they\u2019re 100% accurate<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select one of the available appointments and press \u201cSiguiente\u201d<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the details again and click on the 2 small checkboxes to ensure you\u2019ll receive an email confirmation of your appointment booking<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press \u201cConfirmar\u201d to complete the process<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice a mistake, select \u201cVolver\u201d to cancel and start the process over.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>NOTE!<\/strong> You should have a Spanish phone number to confirm your appointment,<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not in Spain, you\u2019ll need to either book an appointment at a Spanish consulate or embassy in your home company or partner with a company to obtain your NIE. The appointments with Spanish consulates and embassies vary, so do your research and reach out to them individually to learn more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend your appointment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve made an appointment at either a local Spanish immigration office or a Spanish consulate\/embassy in your home country, you\u2019ll need to attend your appointment on the selected date. Make sure you\u2019ve completed your entire application and have all the appropriate materials on hand on the day of the appointment. If you don\u2019t, then you could further delay your ability to get an NIE number.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not able to attend an appointment in person, get your NIE number online in as little as two weeks with a service like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"..\/nie-spain-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIE Spain online<\/a>.<\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for processing\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve applied on your own or with a company, there will be processing time. This isn\u2019t an overnight process because the Ministry of the Interior must review each application and issue the NIE for the applicant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Collect the physical NIE: After your appointment, you can collect your physical NIE document from the Foreigners Office.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9f2184 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9f2184\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce08e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce08e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NIE.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27843\" alt=\"How to Apply for an NIE Number in Spain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NIE.jpeg 699w, https:\/\/e-residence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NIE-205x300.jpeg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a2eed3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a2eed3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c43ba8 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"3c43ba8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3742222 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3742222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to get an NIE Number<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169e7e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"169e7e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Ministry of the Interior (Ministerio del Interior) issues NIE numbers in Spain. You\u2019ll need to submit an application to them to obtain one. You can do this in a few ways:<\/p><ol><li>Make an appointment at your local immigration office in Spain. This is only an option if you\u2019re already in the country, and you\u2019ll need to conduct the appointment in Spanish (usually you can catch an available appointment in the next 30-45 days), which isn\u2019t an option that everyone is comfortable with. If you choose to conduct the application process in Spain, you\u2019ll visit the Government Delegations and Sub-delegations via their services and the Provincial Immigration Office.<\/li><li>Visit a Spanish embassy or consulate in your home country if you live abroad. This is a superb option if you\u2019re comfortable executing the process alone.<\/li><li>Use our <a href=\"..\/nie-spain-online\/\">NIE online service<\/a> that can take care of the process on your behalf. At\u00a0<a href=\"..\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-residence.com<\/a>\u00a0we are dedicated to simplifying the process of obtaining services. Our goal is to help our clients beat bureaucratic moments, language barriers, and prepare all necessary documents, all from the comfort of their own home. With our support, our clients never have to face these challenges alone. We are with them every step of the way, ensuring a stress-free and seamless experience.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be0fa3e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be0fa3e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26fc4f0 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"26fc4f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dedd3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dedd3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Required documents for an NIE in person<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d88f2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d88f2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Documentation is required for a Spanish NIE number. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to have on hand for the application.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>An official NIE application form<\/li><li>A passport photo<\/li><li>A document certifying the reason for the NIE application\u00a0<\/li><li>An identifying document or passport (both the original and photocopy of all the pages)<\/li><li>Payment of administration fee\u00a0 &#8211; \u20ac10,94<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6798acb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6798acb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed255c7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ibutton\" data-id=\"ed255c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"ibutton.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ot-button\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.e-residence.com\/de\/nie\" class=\"octf-btn octf-btn-secondary octf-btn-icon\"><span>Get your NIE online<i class=\"flaticon-right-arrow-1\"><\/i><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa4617 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cfa4617\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a1a7ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-mdp-headinger-elementor\" data-id=\"3a1a7ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"mdp-headinger-elementor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n    <div id=\"mdp-3a1a7ac\">\n\n                <div class=\"mdp-content-header mdp-color-content-header mdp-text-content-align mdp-text-content-margin mdp-shadow-content\">\n            <div class=\"mdp-typography-content-header\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <h2  class=\"mdp-header-text mdp-header-align\">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"mdp-sub-header-box\">\n                        <div class=\"mdp-typography-header mdp-typography-default-header mdp-shadow-header mdp-heading-margin mdp-headinger-box-style \">\n                Frequently Asked Questions            <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n                \n        \n        <\/h2>\n\n        \n        <\/div>\n\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1501b elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_faq\" data-id=\"7f1501b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-qi-faq qodef-qi-clear qodef-closed qodef-behavior--accordion qodef-layout--simple qodef-style--standard\">\n\t<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tHow Long Is the NIE Application Process?\u200b\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>The length of the NIE application can vary on the availability of the immigration office. Generally speaking, you should receive your NIE number in a document via email within two weeks of application. However, the application process can take up to two months.\u00a0<\/p><p>NOTE: The pandemic has impacted the speed of the application process. Working with professionals who navigate the process every day can mitigate any issues that may cause a delay.\u00a0<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tDo NIE Numbers Expire?\u200b\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>The number itself doesn\u2019t expire. However, the card itself is valid for one year. You should renew the card around 30 to 60 days before expiration.\u00a0<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tCan You Get a Duplicate NIE?\u200b\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>If you lose your NIE or residence card (or have it stolen), then you\u2019ll need to report it to a police station. After this, you\u2019ll be able to go back to an immigration office to receive a duplicate NIE.\u00a0<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tDo You Need Your NIE Number Fast?\u200b\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Some people don\u2019t have time to waste when it comes to getting an NIE number. Whether they\u2019re moving in the next couple of weeks, or they\u2019re hoping to start a job, pay taxes, or buy property, an NIE number is essential to living life in Spain as a foreigner.\u00a0<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How Long Is the NIE Application Process?\\u200b\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The length of the NIE application can vary on the availability of the immigration office. Generally speaking, you should receive your NIE number in a document via email within two weeks of application. However, the application process can take up to two months.\\u00a0<\\\/p><p>NOTE: The pandemic has impacted the speed of the application process. 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Whether they\\u2019re moving in the next couple of weeks, or they\\u2019re hoping to start a job, pay taxes, or buy property, an NIE number is essential to living life in Spain as a foreigner.\\u00a0<\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21caa6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21caa6d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7d0076 ot-flex-column-vertical\" data-id=\"c7d0076\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false,&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d33e8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ibutton\" data-id=\"65d33e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_scrolling_effect_enable&quot;:false}\" data-widget_type=\"ibutton.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ot-button\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.e-residence.com\/de\/nie\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"octf-btn octf-btn-primary octf-btn-icon\"><span>Apply now <i class=\"flaticon-right-arrow-1\"><\/i><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NIE (N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n de Extranjero) is a unique identification number assigned to foreigners in Spain. It is used for a wide range of legal, financial, and administrative purposes, such as opening a bank account, paying taxes, buying property, or starting a business in Spain. 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