NIE
NIE stands for 'Número de Identificación de Extranjeros'. Why do you need a NIE number in Spain? Foreigners who are related to Spain because of their economic, professional or social interests need a NIE number.
NIE PRICES
NIE to go!
100€- We book the NIE appointment.¹
- We fill out all the necessary official documents for you.
- You receive our clear checklist with instructions.
- You go to the bank to pay the TASA (tax) yourself.
- YOU GO TO THE APPOINTMENT IN SPAIN YOURSELF
- You will receive your NIE number the same day.
NIE Remote by Spanish Consulate
200€- You go to a Spanish Consulate to make a Power of Attorney.²
- You power us for the appointment.³
- YOU DON´T HAVE TO BE IN SPAIN.
- We book the NIE appointment.¹
- We fill out all the necessary official documents for you.
- We will go to the appointment on your behalf.
- You will receive you NIE number the same day via email.
- Best Value
NIE at ease (by Spanish Notary)
300€- Power of Attorney (POA) costs included in the price.
- We make an appointment in a Spanish Notary.
- You sign the Power of Attorney at the Spanish Notary.⁴
- You legalize a copy of your passport at the Spanish Notary.
- You send us the POA and the legalized copy of the passport.⁵
- YOU HAVE TO BE IN SPAIN to attend to the Notary appointment.
- We book the NIE appointment.¹
- We fill out all the necessary official documents for you.
- We will go to the NIE appointment on your behalf.
- You will receive you NIE number the same day via email.
¹An extra charge of €70 applies when you need the appointment in a specific date range.
²More information on the application procedure may be obtained in the Consular Office in your home country. Click here to find your Consular Office.
³We send you the pre-filled power of attorney in Spanish language (together with an English translation) and all the documents that you need to bring to your Consular Office in order to power us for the NIE appointment.
⁴We make the Notary appointment usually in a Spanish Notary in Pego (Alicante), as we can also assist to the appointment there. In case you are too far from Pego, we can make an appointment in a Notary close to you, but we will not be able to assist, so you will need to send us the POA and the legalized copy of your passport by Postal service.
⁵Only applicable if the Notary appointment is made in another location other than Pego (Alicante).
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Why a NIE number?In Spain you need a NIE number for almost everything. From buying a house, to opening a Spanish bank account. But also to work, to order something from a webshop or apply for a telephone subscription.
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How long does an application take?Once we have received all the required information/documents from you, it will take an average of 1 to 3 weeks for you to get your appointment and receive you NIE number. This depends in part on the appointments availability on the Extranjeria office.
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Do I have to be in Spain myself?If you choose "NIE Remote (by Spanish Consulate)", you don't have to be at the appointment yourself (and therefore not in Spain either). If you choose NIE ate ease (by Spanish Notary) You only need to be in Spain to sign the Power of Attorney. You don't have to be at the NIE appointment yourself (and therefore not in Spain either). If you choose "NIE to go!" you must be in Spain for the NIE appointment.
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What is "the appointment"?The physical appointment at the Extranjeria office. There are often long queues here and you have to deal with bureaucracy. With our help, you don't have to wait long and you know exactly where you stand.
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Do you also have an urgent request?If you need an urgent appointment, or an appointment on a specific date, and extra charge of €70 applies. In this way, you will be prioritized in our appointments booking list.
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How do I verify the authenticity of the NIE number?You will receive a scan of the document with your NIE number and a "CSV" code. By entering this code on the official website of the Spanish police, you will download the original document with your NIE number on it. Thus, this operation automatically authenticates the authenticity of the document.