NIE Application

NIE Application

Apply for your Número de Identidad de Extranjero — the foreigner identification number required for most administrative and financial procedures in Spain.

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EligibilityDocumentsModelo 790EX-15ChecklistAppointment

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 Website

Instructions

  1. Complete the Modelo 790 online (Code 012)
  2. Print two copies of the form
  3. Pay the fee at a bank
  4. Keep the bank-stamped copy as proof of payment

Tasa 790 — Code 012

NIE application fee

Generate EX-15 Form

Step 4 of 6

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.

Your EX-15 will appear here

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

Use the official system to book your NIE appointment at the Oficina de Extranjería.

Go to Official Appointment System

At the appointment

  • Your documents are submitted
  • The NIE number is issued

You're ready for your NIE appointment!

You've prepared everything needed. Your NIE number is within reach.

Help & Guidance

How can we help you?

Common Questions