What is the NIE number?
NIE – Número de Identificación de Extranjero (NIE). This is the unique Foreigner Identification Number, assigned by the migration services of Spain to foreign citizens in such cases:
- upon receipt of a residence permit in Spain or a student visa for a period of more than 180 days.
In this case, the NIE number is assigned automatically when a positive decision is made on the issue of a residence permit or a student residence in Spain.
- without obtaining a residence permit, but when for economic, professional or social reasons, for example, to purchase real estate, a foreign citizen needs this number.
It is about this type of NIE Number that can be read here.
What information does the NIE contain?
NIE consists of a specific set of letters and numbers: two letters, at the beginning and at the end of NIE, and seven numbers. When obtaining a residence permit in Spain, the NIE number is indicated on the front side of the resident card.
ATTENTION: do not confuse NIE with the resident card number!
In the second case, the foreign citizen is issued a certificate of the established form indicating the number of NIE.
Where is NIE issued?
To receive NIE, a foreign citizen can apply to:
- Department of migration authorities at the place of residence. A mandatory requirement for the provision of NIE is the legal residence of a foreign citizen in Spain.
- The Consulate of Spain in the country of residence of the foreign citizen.
You can get detailed consultation about obtaining NIE number in Spain by contacting us.
