Fixed fee
NIE assignment or NIE certificate
200 €VAT includedReview of the reason, preparation of EX-15 and guidance on the filing channel. Government fee, appointment and personal attendance are separate.
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NIE, TIE and residence permission in Spain: the differences
A number, a card and a right to reside are different.
NIE is the foreign-national identification number. TIE is a physical foreigner identity card. Residence permission is the legal entitlement to live in Spain under specified conditions. Obtaining a NIE for a purchase or an economic transaction does not grant residence or work rights.
You can send your request in English. We will confirm the language and arrangements for professional assistance before accepting an engagement.
Identify the document you need
For a property transaction, inheritance or economic operation, the relevant step may be assignment of a NIE. If you intend to live in Spain, first identify your residence regime: EU citizenship, family, study, work or another route. You can have a NIE without permission to work, or valid residence while waiting for a card.
NIE assignment and EX-15
The application normally uses EX-15 and requires identity evidence and a proven economic, professional or social reason. It is handled by the competent police authority or, from abroad, through the corresponding Spanish consulate. Representation, appointment and personal appearance must be confirmed for that channel. In Spain this is not a way to bypass immigration requirements for someone in an irregular situation.
Documents and fees
Prepare a valid passport, EX-15, evidence of the reason and the applicable government fee. Check names, nationality and passport details against each document. The government NIE fee is separate from the EU registration-certificate fee, TIE fee and the firm’s fee. Keep the receipt and do not request a new number if you already have one.
After assignment
The number is not renewed like a permit. The certificate, card or related permission may expire without changing the NIE itself. If a bank asks for an updated NIE, clarify whether it needs a non-residence certificate, valid ID, TIE or proof of tax status. The green EU registration certificate is not itself a TIE and must accompany valid identification.
Frequently asked questions
Does paying for the NIE service buy a residence permit?
No. It covers review of the reason, preparation of EX-15 and guidance on the filing channel. Government fees, appointments and personal appearance are separate.
Can the firm always attend instead of me?
No. We check the permitted representation and any required personal attendance for the relevant authority and procedure.
Fees
Related documents
These documents are in Spanish for use in the relevant procedure. Follow the instructions, replace every placeholder and remove examples that do not apply. They do not replace the official application or an individual legal review.
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Consultation without document review: 49,90 € · Consultation with document review: 121 €*. VAT included.
If you engage us for the same matter within 15 calendar days after the consultation, we deduct 100% of the consultation fee from our professional fees. External expenses are excluded.
Requesting a quote is free and does not instruct the firm, submit an immigration application or suspend a deadline.
* Unusually extensive or complex documents may require an additional quote, communicated for acceptance before that work is done.