Spanish NIE number

What is NIE?

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Número de Identidad de Extranjero — a permanent ID/tax number for foreigners. Required for property purchase, notary deeds, taxes, and utilities.

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Where to Apply

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• Extranjería Alicante

• Police stations with Extranjería

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Required Documents

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• Passport (or EU ID) + copy + passport foto

• Form EX‑15 (signed) + Paid Modelo 790‑012 fee (€9.84)

• Purpose evidence: reservation/arras, draft contract, notary letter, or lawyer letter

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Steps

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1. Book appointment

2. Fill EX‑15 + generate Modelo 790‑012 online

3. Pay fee (€9.84) at a Spanish bank

4. Attend appointment with originals + copies

5. Collect NIE certificate

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Costs

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• Official fee: €9.84

• Sworn translation (if needed): €30–€60/page

• Apostille (if needed for POA abroad): €15–€30

• Lawyer/gestor service: €150–€300

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Timeline

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• Book 3–4 weeks before notary signing (appointments scarce in Alicante)

• Get the Certificate: same day or within a week

• NIE is permanent, but notaries may request certificate issued within last 3 months

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Get in touch with our advisors, and we’ll help you with the entire NIE registration process, including assistance at your Police Station appointment, for a fixed price of €120 – all-inclusive. Our legal team at CholloCity takes care of everything, so you can focus on starting your life in Spain.