Clear answers about what the NIE is, how it's processed, and what to expect from working with us.
It's the Foreigner Identification Number: a unique ID you need in Spain for almost any formal process, such as working, buying property, or opening a bank account.
Yes. If you're going to live, work, invest or study in Spain, the law requires you to have an NIE number.
The NIE is just a tax and administrative identification number. It does not grant you the right to reside in Spain. If you also want to reside legally, you need to apply for residency separately.
No. The number itself is valid for life. What can expire is the paper certificate that proves it, depending on your situation.
Not necessarily. With the remote path, we handle everything with a notarised power of attorney: you sign from your own country and we attend the appointment on your behalf. If you prefer, we also offer the in-Spain path, where you attend in person at an appointment we prepare for you.
On average, between 3 and 6 weeks from the notarisation of the power of attorney (or from when we book your appointment, on the in-Spain path). The exact timeframe depends on appointment availability with the Policía Nacional in each province; we'll let you know as soon as we have a date.
It's the legal document that authorises us to act on your behalf before the Spanish authorities. It's only needed for the remote path, and it's included in that path's price.
We review your file before submitting it to minimise that risk. If an issue does come up, we let you know immediately and rebook the appointment at no extra cost in most cases.
By email, as a PDF with the scanned official certificate. On the in-Spain path, you'll also receive it in person at the appointment.
The remote path costs 250 € + IGIC, all-inclusive (power of attorney included). The in-Spain path costs 150 € + IGIC, also all-inclusive. No hidden fees, no surprises halfway through.
We operate from the Canary Islands, where IGIC (Canary Islands General Indirect Tax) applies at 7%, instead of the 21% VAT charged on the Spanish mainland. We pass that difference directly on to the final price you pay.
You pay when confirming your application, before we start processing it. The price you see on the page is the final price: no surprise extra costs afterwards.
Yes, if you need to apply for the NIE for several family members at once, write to us and we'll put together a joint quote for you.
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