What this service is for
An NIE is the identification number used for many financial, legal and administrative dealings in Spain. It is not a visa, residency permission or proof that you may live in Spain. The correct application route depends on why you need it, where you are applying and whether you can attend personally.
Who usually needs it
- Buying, selling or inheriting property in Spain
- Opening or using certain Spanish banking and financial services
- Employment, company, tax or other administrative procedures
- People applying personally and people considering a power of attorney
What we can help coordinate
- Identifying the likely application route for your circumstances
- Explaining the documents normally required for that route
- Checking the information before an appointment or submission
- Helping coordinate an appointment or authorised representative where available
- Explaining what the NIE does—and what it does not do
What to send us
- A clear explanation of why you need the NIE
- Your nationality and current country of residence
- A copy of your valid passport
- Your preferred timing and whether you can attend in Spain
- Any property, employment or administrative document connected to the application
What happens next
- Send your contact details and any useful documents.
- We review the request and identify missing information.
- We confirm the scope, availability and price before anything is arranged.
- You decide whether to proceed.
Important to know
Receiving an NIE does not automatically give you residency, tax residency, healthcare access or permission to work. Those are separate questions and may require separate advice or applications.