How do you get an NIE number from the Spanish Embassy in the UK, and why do you need one? Find out in this conversation between Skatz and Walter Ego.
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For the conversational facts, carry on reading…
Walter: I need an NIE number!
Skatz: Alright then, here’s how you do it.
W: Excellent!
S: First of all, you need to know that if you’re applying for a visa to move to Spain, you’ll get allocated a number when you successfully get your visa, so you don’t need to apply separately for the number if you’re actually moving there.
W: Ah, but I’m not moving.
S: Okay, if you’re buying a property as a holiday home for example or to rent out to others and you’re not going to be resident in Spain, you’ll need to apply for an NIE number before you do that.
W: Where do I apply?
S: There are three Spanish Consulates in the UK that deal with allocating NIE numbers, London, Manchester and Edinburgh. You should apply to the one that you’re in the catchment area of. And it’s not necessarily the nearest.
W: How do I find that out?
S: Click on the name of one of the embassies above. Have a guess which one you think is nearest to you and it will tell you what the catchment area is. If it’s not got your county on there, try the next nearest consulate.
W: Sounds like this is going to be a lot of work.
S: Nothing’s ever handed to you one a plate.
W: Fish & Chips!
S: Except that. Once you’ve found the right consulate for you, you need to make an appointment.
W: Rightio! Then I just turn up and get my number?
S: Not quite, you’ll need some documents to take with you.
W: Okay, which documents?
S: First of all, you’ll need to fill in and sign form EX-15, that’s the standard application form.
W: I’m not standard, I’m special
S: It’s the same for everyone
W: Where do I get the form from?
S: You can find it HERE on our Resources page
W: Thank you!
S: You’re welcome. If you want to thank me you could become a Patron or buy me a coffee or three, depends what you think all of this information is worth to you. And whether you want more help.
W: Fair enough.
S: So, the next document you’ll need will be your passport, and take a copy of the passport’s biographical data page, that’s the one with your photograph on it.
W: I look like an old German lady on that picture.
S: Sorry, I can’t help you there.
W: Oh well, anything else I need?
S: Yes, you’ll need proof that you actually live in the catchment area of that consulate
W: Like a bank statement or utility bill?
S: Exactly. And finally you’ll need to fill in form 790 code 12, which is the payment form, and of course you’ll need to make the payment.
W: I’ve got to pay?
S: Yeah but it’s not much, it’s about 10 euros.
W: Hang on a minute, what if I can’t get to the consulate place?
S: Good question. You can send a representative, but they’ll need a power of attorney stating that they have the power to present your application. And they’ll need to take the ID and a copy with them.
W: And what if I was a child?
S: Just because you act like one it doesn’t mean you are one.
W: Cheeky! Just give me the information!
S: Alright. If someone’s applying as a minor or if they’re incapacitated, then there would need to be a copy of the birth certificate or guardianship document, and also the passport or ID of the parent or guardian must be shown.
W: OK. Is that it then?
S: Almost. You need to wait a couple of weeks before you get the document by email, so giving your email address is part of the application.
W: Do you know what, I think I can do it!
S: You probably can. But if you need some help with the forms, which are in Spanish by the way, you could get some help from Upsticks, Chris is very helpful.
W: How do I do that?
S: You can find him on our Partner page HERE. Don’t forget to tell him I sent you.
W: I won’t forget, I’ve got a memory like an elephant.
S: Good, well that’s it then. Don’t forget to sign up to our mailing list so you can get the monthly newsletter.
W: I’ll do that now.
S: And if you are buying a house, sort out your currency exchange through the Smart Currency Exchange link HERE and you’ll be help out YouTooSpain at the same time.
W: Marvellous, you’re like a one-stop info shop
S: Kind-of. And I do it with love.
W: I don’t
S: You do really.
W: Euuurgh!
S: Peace & Love everyone, see you in the next blog
W: Bye
S: Bye, let’s dance!
Article by Skatz & Walter Ego
EXTRA INFORMATION!!
Laws & Legislation
Organic Law 4/2000 on the rights and freedoms of foreigners and their social integration
Royal decree 557/2011, regulating the implementation of the above Organic Law
Spanish Embassy information page
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