NIE (Tax Identification Number)

If you wish to apply for your NIE number and you are already in Spain then you need to go to the Foreigners department at the Police Headquarters (Comisaría) (see below) or if you are applying out of Spain contact your local Spanish Embassy.

The NIE official form (EX14) has to be filled out and signed and presented with the original and a copy along with the following documents (also original and photocopy):

1. Passport
2. Document to confirm the motive why you are coming to Spain e.g. Rental contract; private contract of purchase.
3. 2 passport photos

Foreigners Offices are in Antequera and Málaga

Calle Cuidad de Oaxaca s/n 29200 Antequera

Calle Virgen del Gran Poder 40 29006 Málaga

When you first present yourself at the Comisaría you will be given another form to take to the bank and pay the administration charge. There are banks close by and once that is paid take it back (the same day is preferable) and your papers will then be checked and you will be given a receipt and told to return in a couple of weeks. This has been known to take time so if you are buying a property do so as soon as you can to avoid delays.