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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about applying for your Spanish NIE number.

General Questions

A NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is a tax identification number issued by the Spanish authorities to foreign nationals. You need one for almost any official or financial activity in Spain, including buying property, opening a bank account, signing an employment contract, or starting a business.

Yes. If you plan to buy property, open a bank account, sign a work contract, or handle anything financially or legally significant in Spain, a NIE number is required by law.

Your NIE number is printed on an official A4 certificate, stamped by the Spanish immigration office. It starts with the letter X, Y, or Z, followed by a series of numbers and a final letter. This certificate is used as proof of your NIE in official dealings.

Yes. Once issued, your NIE number is permanent. The certificate itself may expire, but the number never changes.

Yes, Spanish law does require the applicant to be present in person. However, the same Spanish law also states that a legally valid Power of Attorney allows any person to be fully represented by another party for official purposes in Spain. This means that with a properly legalized POA, we can apply for your NIE number on your behalf, without you needing to travel to Spain.

This is confirmed in the guidelines of the Ministerio del Interior, which explicitly states that applications may be submitted by an appointed representative when the applicant is not in Spain.

Applying in Person

Yes, but it is time-consuming and complicated. You would need to travel to Spain, visit the Policía Nacional, complete the EX-15 form in Spanish, and be prepared for long queues. Most police stations have no English-speaking staff, and procedures vary between locations. Many people find it easier, faster, and often cheaper to use our service.

When you factor in flights, accommodation, and transport for two trips to Spain, the total cost typically ranges from €300 to €1,000, not including your time.

You can, but processing times are very long. On average, applicants wait 115 working days (roughly 6 months). This varies per country. If you need your NIE within a reasonable timeframe, our service is a much faster alternative.

Our Service

The entire process is handled online. You do not need to travel to Spain or visit a notary. Here is how it works:

  1. Place your order and upload a copy of your passport
  2. Fill in your details and complete a short online verification to legalize the Power of Attorney (about 5 minutes on your phone or tablet)
  3. We handle the application with the Spanish authorities and deliver your NIE certificate

You provide everything online. After placing your order, you will go through a few simple steps:

  • Upload a copy of your valid passport or ID card
  • Fill in your personal details
  • Complete a short online verification process to legally legalize the Power of Attorney

The entire process takes about 5 minutes on your phone or tablet. No physical documents, no courthouse, no courier required.

Processing times depend on your chosen package and whether you hold a European or non-European passport.

For Europeans:

  • Standard: 2–4 weeks after receiving the signed POA
  • Priority: approx. 10 days after receiving the signed POA
  • Ultra Priority: approx. 5 days after receiving the signed POA

For non-Europeans:

  • Standard: 6–12 weeks after receiving the signed POA
  • Priority: approx. 30 days after receiving the signed POA
  • Ultra Priority: approx. 15 days after receiving the signed POA

Prices start from €245 for European citizens and €345 for non-European citizens (incl. VAT). A notary fee of €125 applies separately for the Power of Attorney legalization. View all packages at nienumberfast.com/products/.

No. Our service is entirely remote. You can apply from anywhere in the world.

All packages include:

  • Full handling of the NIE application with the Spanish authorities
  • Your NIE certificate delivered by email (scanned copy)

A notary fee of €125 applies separately. An optional add-on is available: Digital + Original by mail (+€54.50), a physical NIE certificate sent to your home address, often required by banks or government institutions.

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes NIE Number Fast to submit your NIE application on your behalf. Under Spanish law, a legally valid POA allows a representative to act on your behalf for official purposes in Spain, including NIE applications.

After placing your order, you will receive a link to complete the POA process online. You fill in your details, upload your ID, and go through a short verification process to legalize the document digitally. This takes about 5 minutes on your phone or tablet.

No physical notary visit or apostille stamp is required. The Power of Attorney is legalized fully online through a digital verification process. A notary fee of €125 applies for this legalization, which is separate from your package price.

Yes. The POA is legalized digitally and fully accepted by the Spanish authorities.

After Your Application

You will receive a scanned copy of your NIE certificate by email. If you also ordered the physical copy add-on, the original will be mailed to your address.

In the rare event that your physical copy is lost, we will apply for a duplicate at no extra cost using the same Power of Attorney.

Yes. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If we are unable to obtain your NIE number, you will receive a full refund.

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