Foreigner identity number - NIE

What is a NIE?

A NIE - a Número de Identidad Extranjero or Foreigner’s Identity Number - is a tax number given to all non-Spanish citizens who need to carry out any procedures with the Spanish government, e.g. study, work, buy a property, or open a bank account in Spain.

Who needs a NIE?

You need a NIE if you are a non-Spanish citizen and:

  • You are staying in Spain for over 90 days or
  • You are staying less than 90 days but wish to work, open a bank account, pay taxes etc. during these 90 days

Non-European nationals are automatically assigned a NIE when the residence and work permit is issued.

For more information see the link below.

NIE