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NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero)

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NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) — inversor

Who needs it

Any foreigner investing in Spain. The NIE itself is one identity number per person; the "investor" label refers to the stated reason on the application, not a separate number.

When needed

Before any investment, signing, or setting up a Spanish bank account.

Where to get it

Oficina de Extranjería / Policía Nacional in Spain or a Spanish consulate abroad. A gestor or abogado may also file via poder notarial.

Timeline

Commonly 2 to 6 weeks depending on the office and channel.

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Cita previa

Yes; required at most Extranjería offices and at most consulates.

What to bring

  • •Passport (original + copy of all pages)
  • •Filled EX-15 form
  • •Stated reason for the NIE (letter from the investment counterpart, gestor, abogado, or notario)
  • •Paid Modelo 790 cód. 012 receipt

Common mistakes

  • âš Starting investment steps before the NIE is in hand
  • âš Wrong reason or wrong form filed
  • âš Confusing NIE with NIF; see the NIF / NIE fiscal entry

What to say at the counter

I need the NIE to make investments in Spain. (Necesito el NIE para realizar inversiones en España.)

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