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  • NIE in 5 working days on average, express in just 48 hours*
  • Fully online – no need to travel to Spain.
  • We attend the appointment at the authority for you.
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How to get a NIE number – step by step

The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is the identification number for foreigners in Spain. You need it, for example, to buy a holiday home, open a Spanish bank account or receive an inheritance.

Applying yourself often means struggling with a lack of appointments, Spanish-only forms and long waiting times. We take all of that off your hands – you can sit back and relax.

Apply for a NIE number What is a NIE?

You answer a few questions about yourself online. It takes about 5 minutes – we use your answers to prepare all Spanish forms for you.

You receive a ready-made bilingual power of attorney. You sign it at a notary and have it apostilled – or conveniently online via video call with our partner notarity.

We book the appointment with the Policía Nacional, submit all documents and keep you updated by e-mail.

You receive your official NIE certificate as a PDF with a CSV verification code – and the original by post if you wish. Done!

Our partner

No notary nearby? Get your power of attorney notarised online with notarity.

With notarity, you sign in front of a partner notary via video call – no appointment in person. The notarised document with apostille is ready to download just minutes later.

  1. 1 Upload the power of attorney and ID scan as one PDF to notarity and book an appointment
  2. 2 Verify your ID online and sign via video call
  3. 3 Download the notarised power of attorney with apostille and send it to us

We then book the appointment with the authority and apply for your NIE. You pay the notary fee directly to notarity.

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What is a NIE number in Spain?

The NIE is issued by the Spanish National Police and stays with you for life – it never expires. It is not a residence permit but purely an identification and tax number.

Every NIE follows the same pattern:

Y
X, Y or Z
1234567
7 digits
X
Check letter

You need a NIE, for example, for:

NIE number FAQ

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The NIE is your personal identification number as a foreigner in Spain. You need it for almost anything legal or tax-related: buying property, opening a bank account, inheritance, buying a car, an employment contract, self-employment and even electricity, internet and phone contracts.

No. You sign a power of attorney at a notary near you (or online). With it, we attend the appointment at the Spanish police for you and apply for the NIE in your name.

The apostille confirms that your notarised signature is genuine for authorities abroad. In the UK, it is issued by the FCDO Legalisation Office. Alternatively, you can get notarisation and apostille done online via video call through our partner notarity.

No. For the application we use your address in your home country. It also appears in the power of attorney.

With our standard service it takes 5 working days on average from receipt of your certified power of attorney. With our express service you get your NIE within 48 working hours. Processing times also depend on appointment availability at the authorities.

Yes. You receive the official NIE certificate as a PDF. It contains a CSV code that any bank, notary or authority can use to verify it online. If you like, we also send you the original by post.

The government fee (Tasa 790-012) is around €10. With spainmate you pay a fixed price from €299 including forms, a bilingual power of attorney and attending the appointment in Spain. We explain how the costs add up in our guide to costs and processing time.

Yes, at the Spanish Consulates General in London and Edinburgh. You need an appointment, which is often only available weeks later, and processing usually takes several more weeks afterwards. All the details are in our consulate guide.

Your NIE number stays the same for life. We simply apply for a new certificate for you. Select “Other” as the reason in the application and enter your existing number.

Yes, for example for an inheritance, a gift or school registration. The application is then made by the parents or legal guardians.

The NIE is the number. The TIE is a plastic card for non-EU citizens living in Spain – including UK nationals since Brexit. EU citizens moving to Spain receive the green “Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la UE” instead – also showing their NIE. Read more in our guide.

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Guides about the NIE

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How to get a NIE number in Spain (2026 guide)

What is a NIE number, who needs one and how do you get it – at the Spanish police, the consulate in the UK or online by power of attorney? Costs and timings compared.

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Moving to Spain from the UK after Brexit: visas, NIE, TIE & checklist

Since Brexit, UK citizens need a visa to live in Spain. Here's which visa fits you, how NIE and TIE work, and a step-by-step checklist for your move.

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Buying property in Spain: process, costs & taxes for foreigners

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  • Your NIE number in 5 working days on average.
  • We fill in all official Spanish forms for you.
  • You receive a personal, bilingual power of attorney – ready to sign.1
  • 100% remote: no need to go to Spain yourself.
  • Free status updates by e-mail.
  • Official NIE certificate as PDF included.
  • We book the appointment and attend it on your behalf.
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Optional extras

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Original document by post
+ €59
Express processing within 48 working hours
+ €199

1 Your signature on the power of attorney must be notarised and apostilled. You can do this at a notary of your choice or conveniently online via video call through our partner notarity.

* Average processing time from receipt of the certified power of attorney. The actual duration depends on appointment availability at the Spanish authorities.

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