NIE number - what is it, do we need it and if so how do we get one? This article answer those questions for you and tells you how to go about obtaining an NIE number in Spain and Tenerife.

A guide to obtaining an NIE or CIF number in Tenerife

Written by: Les Calvert

Example of one of the documents you?ll have to bring in order to get your NIE. NIE Number (Numero Identificación Extranjeros) and CIF numbers

NIE - roughly translated means Number Identification of Foreigner. The Spanish authorities issue these numbers to identify foreigners. You will need an NIE number for anything that requires payment to the Hacienda (Spanish Tax Authorities) or main Authoritative bodies.

You can apply for the number at the local Police Station upon submission of a completed application form. You can download and NIE Application Form our website below. Complete the form and take a photocopy of it together with your passpost and a photocopy of your passport to the Police Station. Your number will normally be ready in approximately 3-4 weeks.

When you receive your NIE number it will look similar to X-1234567-R and this is the usual format of the number. In simple terms it is an officially stamped A4 document with your name, date of birth and your NIE number.

Once you have collected it from the Police Station, you should make several good photocopies and keep the original somewhere safe as if you lose it you will need to repeat the entire process again - there are no re-issues. It is not now necessary to take 2 passport sized photographs.

You will need to produce your NIE number whenever you buy something or try to set up an account of some sort. Normally you will be asked to show the original with a good photocopy of which is retained and your original is then returned.

Typical things that you will need to produce an NIE for -

Work whether as an employee or self employed
When setting up a Telephone Account
When setting up an Electricity Account
To open a Bank Account
To buy a Car
When buying a Property.

About the author

Les Calvert runs hundreds of useful websites on buying overseas property in more than 46 countries abroad. Tenerife Tenerife is one such site offering useful information on Tenerife. Visit their site for more details on NIE numbers including a downloadable NIE application form http://www.tenerife-tenerife.com/getting-an-nie-number.htm

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