NIE application
Apply for your Número de Identidad de Extranjero - the foreigner identification number required for most administrative and financial procedures in Spain.
Check eligibility
Step 1 of 6
EU citizens can apply for a NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) using a valid passport or national ID card.
Required
- EU citizenship
- Valid passport or national ID
If you plan to stay in Spain longer than 90 days, the official procedure is to apply for the CUE (EU Residency Certificate).
When applying for the CUE, a NIE number is automatically assigned. The NIE white paper is often used as a quicker option because it requires fewer documents.
Prepare documents
Step 2 of 6
You must bring the following documents to your appointment at the police station.
Required documents
Tip: Make sure the photocopy is clear and legible. Some offices are strict about quality.
Complete Modelo 790
Step 3 of 6
You must complete and pay the Modelo 790 - Código 012 before your appointment.
Details
- The tax is approximately €9.84
- Payment is made at a Spanish bank
- The receipt must be brought to the appointment
How to complete it
Visit the official website to fill in and print the form:
Go to Modelo 790 WebsiteInstructions
- Complete the Modelo 790 online (Code 012)
- Print two copies of the form
- Pay the fee at a bank
- Keep the bank-stamped copy as proof of payment
Tasa 790 - Code 012
NIE application fee
Generate EX-15 Form
The EX-15 is the official NIE request form. We assist you by preparing it with your personal data so it can be printed and signed before the appointment.
Prefer we handle the paperwork and booking?
Our team prepares everything and secures your appointment slot.
Final Document Checklist
Step 5 of 6 - Confirm everything is printed and ready
All documents must be printed. Digital copies are not accepted at the appointment.
Documents to bring
Book Your Appointment
Step 6 of 6
The final step is attending your appointment at the police station. Your documents will be submitted and the NIE number is issued on the spot.
Standard Service - Book it yourself
Free - included in your account
Use the official system to book your NIE appointment at the Oficina de Extranjería.
Go to Official Appointment SystemAt the appointment
- Your documents are submitted
- The NIE number is issued
- Eligibility
- Documents
- Modelo 790
- EX-15
- Checklist
- Appointment
Your NIE application is ready
You have worked through every step of the procedure. Take your forms and supporting documents to the appointment you booked.
What you completed
- Eligibility confirmed
- Modelo 790 completed and paid
- EX-15 generated
- Document checklist and appointment
Next in your roadmap
Your documents are fresh, so this is the easiest moment to keep going.
Hand something over instead
EnterSpain and vetted local providers can take these off your list.
Padrón registration
Registering at your town hall is the next document most procedures ask for. Do it yourself with a walkthrough, or let a provider file it.
Social security registration
Your social security number is what lets an employer register you, lets you set up as autónomo, and opens public healthcare.
Tax residency registration
A gestor can register you with the Agencia Tributaria and set out which returns you will owe.