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The NIE in Spain stands for Número de Identidad de Extranjero, which translates to Foreigner Identification Number. It is a unique identification number assigned to non-Spanish citizens by the Spanish authorities for various administrative and legal purposes.
It is an important document for foreigners residing or conducting activities in the country.
Our team will take care of sending the application or renewal documents for your application completely online, so you can get the residency without having to leave your home.
We will be by your side from the beginning of the NIE application process until the end.
We will organize the required documents, and fill out all the required forms for you.
We can accompany you on the day of submission, and collect your NIE (with your consent).
We will accompany you from the beginning of the NIE application process until the end.
The TIE is the physical residency card for non-EU citizens. It stands for Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero, which translates to Foreigner’s Identity Card. The NIE is the identity number, which will be placed on the TIE.
So, the TIE is the identity card, and the NIE is the identification number.
The NIE number does not change. However, the TIE expires. Every few years, depending on the residence permit, the non-EU citizen will have to apply for a new residency card.
If you are a non-EU citizen, the NIE per se is not what allows you to live and work in Spain. Rather, you will have to obtain a TIE, which is the residence authorization.
Any non-European citizen staying in Spain for more than 90 days is required to have a TIE.
It does not take very long to obtain your NIE in Spain. In fact, you can usually get your NIE on the day of your application at the police office.
However, if you apply from your country of origin, it usually takes a week or two to receive your NIE number.
The requirements for a Spanish NIE number are the following:
