Apply for your NIE Number

Yes, you can rent an apartment in Spain as a foreigner.Spain is quite welcoming when it comes to room rentals in shared accommodations. If you’re working with a limited budget or simply want to enjoy the social experience of living with others, Spain is an excellent choice. There are numerous avenues to discover rental accommodations in Spain, and the websites listed above represent just a fraction of the options available. However, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the local rental market, negotiate the terms of your lease

Yes it can be done online, but very often the application gets lost. You can apply through the Social security system or directly through us.

• Photograph on TIE only
• Full name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Address
• Expire date on TIE only

Anyone who is not a Spanish citizen and intends to stay in Spain for more than 180 days, or needs to carry out legal or economic activities, requires an NIE.

You should apply for an NIE as soon as you anticipate needing it, especially if you plan to live, work, or make significant financial transactions in Spain, buying a property, renting an apartment, getting internet etc.

Once you have your NIE, you can proceed with activities that require it, such as opening a bank account, registering with the local town hall (empadronamiento), signing contracts, etc.

Non-EU nationals who intend to stay in Spain for more than six months are required to obtain a TIE.

• A completed EX-17 application form.
• Passport (original and copy).
• Your visa copy.
• Copy of the entrance stamp in your passport
• Proof of your address in Spain (empadronamiento).
• Two passport-sized photographs.
• Proof of payment of the TIE application fee (form 790) which is €16.08