Paperwork questions about Spain
What is an NIE number in Spain?
The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is the tax and identification number Spain assigns to every foreigner who deals with the state, from buying a car to signing a work contract. It is a number, not a residency permit. You apply with form EX-15 and a €9.84 fee at a police station in Spain or a Spanish consulate abroad, and the rules give the police five days to resolve the request, with silence counting as a refusal.