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NIE application service for foreigners in Spain

We help review the grounds, prepare documents, and organize an NIE assignment application when you need to show an economic, professional, or social interest in Spain.

Full service from €290 + VAT · grounds review, documents, preparation, and support according to the agreed scope.

When this service can help

  • When you need an identification number for an operation, activity, or relationship with Spain and are unsure whether an NIE is the right process.
  • When you plan to buy, invest, work, study, start a business, or take another action requiring identification before an entity.
  • When you do not know which documents prove your economic, professional, or social interest.
  • When you already have an EX-15 form or appointment and want to review the file before filing.

What the full service may include

  • Review of the goal and interest supporting the application.
  • Review of the EX-15 form, passport, and supporting documents.
  • Checklist of the fee and documents that may vary according to your situation and procedure.
  • Application preparation and guidance on personal filing when required by the procedure.
  • Support with correction requests or questions about the issued document within the agreed scope.

How to read your NIE certificate

The NIE is issued on a paper certificate without a photo. It is not a card or a residence authorization; these are the details worth checking.

Fictitious NIE assignment certificate examplePaper certificate with fictitious data highlighting the NIE number, personal details, and place and date of issue.MINISTERIODEL INTERIORDIRECCIÓN GENERALDE LA POLICÍACOMISARÍA GENERAL DEEXTRANJERÍA Y FRONTERASEL JEFE DE LA SECCIÓN DE PROCEDIMIENTOS ESPECIALESCERTIFICA: Que al ciudadano/a extranjero/a que a continuación se indica,le ha sido asignado en el Registro Central de Extranjeros el Número deIdentidad de Extranjero (N.I.E.) que así mismo se refleja.NOMBRE APELLIDO, nacido/a el 01/01/1990 en CIUDAD (PAÍS), nacional de PAÍS.Para que conste a petición del interesado/a, se expide el presente, en CIUDAD,a uno de enero de dos mil veintiséis.N.I.E. Y0000000-Z123
  1. 1NIE number. It is personal and does not change: the same number appears on your TIE if you get one later.
  2. 2Personal details. Name, date and place of birth, and nationality must match your passport.
  3. 3Place and date of issue. Where and when the certificate was issued. You will still use your passport to identify yourself.

Illustrative example with fictitious data.

How we organize your application

1. We review the reason

We confirm why you need the number and which document can demonstrate it.

2. We organize the file

We check identity, form, fee, and supporting evidence before filing.

3. We prepare the process

We explain the requirements and personal steps that depend on the office or situation.

4. We complete the process

We review the result and next uses of the NIE without confusing it with a residence card.

Common cases we can manage

Economic transaction

A purchase, investment, bank account, or other operation requiring administrative or tax identification.

Work or professional activity

People who need identification to start an employment or professional relationship in Spain.

Studies and enrollment

Foreign students organizing identification connected to their stay or activity.

File with document questions

Applications where the reason is valid but evidence is missing or the form needs review.

These are common examples, not an exhaustive list. We review the details of your case to confirm whether this service is suitable and what scope it would require.

Scope, quote, and next steps

  • The service starts from €290 + VAT; final scope depends on the grounds, documents, and agreed work.
  • The NIE is an identification number and is not a residence authorization, visa, or TIE card.
  • We do not sell public appointments or guarantee office availability; we help prepare the correct process.
  • The Administration assigns the number, and personal requirements, fees, or in-person steps may remain outside the service.

Need an NIE and unsure how to support the request?

We review the reason, form, and documents before you organize filing, so you can distinguish the process from a TIE or residence application.

Frequently asked questions about the service

Does an NIE give me the right to live in Spain?

No. The NIE identifies a foreign person for administrative purposes but does not replace a visa, residence authorization, or registration certificate.

What is the difference between NIE and TIE?

The NIE is a number; the TIE is a physical card evidencing a stay or residence status where applicable. They are different processes.

Which form is used?

NIE assignment is normally requested using form EX-15, together with the fee and documents proving the reason. We review the current form and grounds before filing.

Do I have to attend in person?

The Police may require personal attendance depending on your situation and the procedure. We explain the requirement applicable to your case.

Can you help if I am outside Spain?

We can review the grounds and documents from anywhere. Filing may require personal attendance or consular involvement depending on the situation.

How much does it cost?

The full service starts from €290 + VAT. Official fees and other external costs are separate from the service price.

Can the service and support be handled online?

Document review, preparation, and coordination can be handled online. If the procedure requires personal attendance or action, we explain how it fits within the contracted service.

Useful links to prepare your case better

Official sources for verification

We verify procedural information against primary sources. Always check the current official information before filing.

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