NIE number

The NIE is a tax identification number in Spain, known in Spanish as the NIE, or more formally the Número de identidad de extranjero ("Foreigner Identity Number").

The NIE, which in accordance with Article 101 of the Rules for foreigners in Spain, was approved by Royal Decree 2393/2004 on December 30, 2004, is required for the purchase or sale of real estate, vehicle and boats, or in order to work[2] or study.

[3] There are many other transactions that require the parties involved to possess an NIE Number.

The NIE number itself is issued on a standard A4 page, with the recipients full name (as written on the passport used during the application process), their place of birth, their nationality, and the number itself, along with a stamp and signature provided by the National Police.

In the case of presenting the application in Spain personally, some bigger localities (like Valencia) require an appointment to be booked online beforehand.