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Residency

What Is A Nie?

This is a fiscal (tax number) ‘ numero de identificación fiscal’ which must be used by a resident or nonresident for any transaction which include taxes of any sort. Spain. Those who become residents, will find that their NIE numbe

How Do I Apply For A N.i.e.?

Download the EX15 from HERE. Make an appointment ‘cita previa’ at your foreigners office at your station of the ‘Policia Nacional’ vía this SITE. Take your valid passport and photo copies (for EU citizens)of the first an

How To Register As Resident Step By Step

Please read our information document RESIDENCY STEP BY STEP in the Residency Section of the Library. Click this LINK for direct access to the foreigners offices at the stations of the policial nacional.   With regards to point 3 in the Step

Download Ex18 Residency Application Form?

Right here! You can find it in The Library, Residency Section. Or link below for direct access. EX18 EX18 Instructions in English And if you need help with the Spanish… an English translation of Modelo EX-18 has been added to the Residen

Where Can I Download Ex-15 / Nie Application Form?

Right here! It´s in the Library, in the Residency Section.   NIE Download  

Do I Have To Renew My Green Resident Certificate?

The green coloured certificate (either A4 or credit card sized) does not have an expiry date and does not need to be renewed. Some confusion arises from the rule that after five years of legal residency, you are considered as a permanent residen

FAQ Library

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