Getting a Spanish NIE number can seem daunting, especially if you have never dealt with Spanish bureaucracy before. This guide walks you through exactly what is involved and how NIE4SpainONLINE handles the entire process for you.
What is an NIE Number?
An NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is Spain's foreign identification number. Every non-Spanish national needs one to buy property, open a bank account, pay taxes, sign contracts, or conduct any official transaction in Spain.
What You Need to Apply
Before starting your NIE application you will need:
- Every page of your passport — including blank pages. This is mandatory. Incomplete passport copies are the most common cause of delays and rejections
- A signed Power of Attorney — we provide this document to you. It must be signed before a Notary. This legally authorises us to act on your behalf with the Spanish authorities
- Your reason for needing an NIE — property purchase, inheritance, business, banking etc.
The Step-by-Step Process with NIE4SpainONLINE
Step 1 — Contact Us
Get in touch via our website. We will confirm your requirements and send you everything you need.
Step 2 — Send Your Passport Copies
Scan or photograph every single page of your passport and send them to us securely. Do not skip blank pages.
Step 3 — Sign the Power of Attorney
We send you the Power of Attorney document. You take this to a Notary in your country to have it signed and notarised. We guide you through this step.
Step 4 — We Submit Your Application
Once we have your documents we handle everything — liaising with the Spanish police (Comisaría) on your behalf. No appointments, no Spanish language required on your part.
Step 5 — You Receive Your NIE
Most NIEs are completed within 2–5 working days once all documentation is received. We send your NIE number to you directly.
Who Can Apply Through NIE4SpainONLINE?
We handle NIE applications for EU and non-EU citizens worldwide, including UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, Germany and beyond.
Pricing
- Online NIE Service — €175 per applicant (fully remote)
- In-Person NIE Assistance — €150 per applicant (we accompany you in Spain)