Spanish NIE – How to Get it and Step By Step for FORM EX-15

What’s a Spanish NIE Number – and Why You Need It

If you’re planning to live, work, or invest in Spain, one of the first things you’ll need is an NIE Number – short for Número de Identificación de Extranjero (Foreigner ID Number).

It’s different from the NIF (which is for Spanish citizens), but just as important. The NIE is what the Spanish government gives to non-Spaniards so they can do things like buy property, open a bank account, or get a job.

It’s a key step if you’re thinking of moving to Spain, or even if you just have a holiday home and want some of the same rights as a resident.

What You Can Do with an NIE Number

🏠 Property – You’ll need it to buy or sell a home, get home insurance, or pay utility bills.

🚗 Vehicles – You can’t buy, sell, or register a car without an NIE. If you plan to exchange your current license for a Spanish one, you’ll also need Residencia – we can help with that too.

💼 Work & Taxes – You must have an NIE to work or start a business in Spain. Once you’re paying taxes, you’re also eligible for public healthcare.

🏦 Banking – With your NIE, you can open a Spanish bank account, apply for loans, and even get a mortgage.

🎓 Students – An NIE lets you study in Spain. After Brexit, UK students might also need a visa unless they’re residents.

📱 Internet & Services – You’ll need it for phone contracts, setting up internet, and similar services.

How to Apply for Your NIE Online

You can apply for your NIE easy.
you do not need any high service-fee agencies or online websites for it.

You can either apply for it via your local consular office or directly in spain in a police station with foreign office – or a foreign affairs office.

https://www.exteriores.gob.es/ Look for NIE here

Or use this Link to directly get to the form:
https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/410169/2156469/15-Formulario_NIE_y_certificados.pdf

After you need your passport and an appointment in the consular office and a bit of time.

Check this Video for a Step-By-Step for Form EX-15: