NIE identity number

When moving to Spain, obtaining your NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is one of the first and most important steps.

If you’ve found a property on idealista or you’re preparing to buy, reserve, or rent in Spain, the very first document you should secure is your Número de Identificación de Extranjero (NIE).

If you’re a foreign national in Spain with a Foreigner Identification Number (NIE by its Spanish acronym) and have recently acquired Spanish citizenship, you may be wondering how to change your NIE to a National Identity Document (or DNI) to update and regularise your administrative status.

Moving house in Spain can be a stressful and time-consuming process. From packing and transporting your belongings to cleaning and settling in, the practicalities of relocating are often just the start.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted all our attention since last year, Brexit seems to have taken a backseat. However, there are still many expats living in Spain, or indeed Brits preparing to move to the Iberian Peninsula, who have many valid questions about residency in Spain after Brexit.

After deciding to move to Spain, many face a certain dilemma: it’s not possible to simply lay on the beach with a couple of margaritas, because somebody has to pay the rent.

1. Attain a NIE number A NIE number is a tax identification number for foreigners which identifies you before the Spanish Tax Office and allows you to file and pay taxes in Spain. For more details on how to get a NIE number, see our guide explaining all about the NIE Number. 2.

What is a NIE number? This will be one of the first questions you will be asking yourself when you move over to Spain.

A big part of getting settled when you move to Spain is having a car. Whether you bring it over with you from home and get it registered or you buy a Spanish car while you’re out here, you’ll need to get insured. Where can you get Spanish car insurance? What type of coverage is there?

If you’ve been living as an ex-pat in Spain for some time now and are thinking of getting Spanish nationality to become a citizen of the country, rather than just a resident, read on to find out the steps to follow.

Whether you’re moving to Spain permanently or just going to spend a few months of the year, you may want to open a Spanish bank account.

There’s always loads of legal stuff involved in buying any property, but as a foreigner in Spain you’ll have extra paperwork to do.