How do I get a NIE in Spain?

You submit form EX-15 with your passport and proof of why you need the number, pay the Modelo 790 code 012 fee at a Spanish bank, and attend an appointment at a police station or Oficina de Extranjería. Move Spain prepares the form, checks the documents and coordinates the appointment; the number itself is issued by the Spanish authority.

How long does a NIE take?

Once the appointment takes place, the number is normally issued the same day. The waiting time for an appointment depends on the office and is the part nobody can guarantee, so we book as early as your file allows.

Do I need a NIE to buy a car or a home in Spain?

Yes. A NIE is required for any purchase, contract or mortgage in Spain, and for opening most bank accounts.

NIE number

Your Spanish identification number for foreigners.

The NIE is your personal identification number in Spain. You need it to buy or rent a home, open a bank account or sign a contract.

Personal guidance through the whole application
We prepare your official EX-15 form
Appointment coordination at the police station
Document review before you go

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€39 service fee, official Spanish fees are paid separately to the authority.

Included in these packages

NIE€39
NIE + Empadronamiento€99

Packages that do not include this service never ask you for its documents.

What Move Spain does

· Work out whether you actually need a NIE, and for which reason
· Complete your official EX-15 form with the correct legal wording
· Prepare your Modelo 790 code 012 payment slip
· Check every document before your appointment
· Coordinate the appointment and tell you exactly what to bring

What you provide

· A photo of your passport or EU ID card
· Your address in Spain and your address abroad
· The reason you need the NIE, for example buying a home

Not included

· The government fee for the NIE (Modelo 790 012), paid by you at a Spanish bank
· Attending the appointment, this must be done by you or by someone with a power of attorney
· Any decision on your application, that is made by the Policía Nacional
· Waiting times at the immigration office, nobody can shorten these

Move Spain is an independent preparation and coordination service. We are not a government body, we do not make official decisions and we cannot influence processing times at Policía Nacional / Oficina de Extranjería.

Do you need this?

Anyone without a Spanish NIE who wants to rent, buy, work or open a bank account in Spain.

Officially: Número de Identidad de Extranjero, handled by Policía Nacional, Extranjería.

Move Spain prepares

Prepare your EX-15 and Modelo 790 with your own details
Check every document before your appointment
Coordinate the appointment and give you a travel-ready dossier

You complete

Upload your ID and supporting documents
Sign your form
Pay the official fee and attend the appointment

Spanish government decides

Issues appointment slots
Assigns and issues the NIE

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Costs & Transparency

No hidden surprises. Some costs are part of your Move Spain package. Other costs are official government fees or optional third-party services. These are always shown separately.

Included in your Move Spain package

Personal application guidanceA dedicated specialist guides you through every step of your application.
Document checklistA checklist tailored to your household, nationality and situation.
Secure document uploadEncrypted upload of your documents in your own customer portal.
Document reviewWe check every document before it goes to the authorities.
Appointment coordinationWe arrange and coordinate your official appointment.
Status updatesAutomatic email and WhatsApp updates at every step.
Customer dashboardLive overview of your package, applicants and documents.
Email supportSupport in English, Dutch, German and Spanish.
Application trackingFollow the progress of your application at any time.

Not included in your package

These costs are determined by the Spanish authorities or third parties and are not controlled by Move Spain.

Official government NIE feeapprox. €10
The administrative fee for issuing your NIE number.
Charged by Spanish National Police / Tax AgencyRequired
Modelo 790 paymentapprox. €9.84
The official tax form that must be paid at a Spanish bank before your appointment.
Charged by Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria)Required
Passport copiesvaries
Certified or plain copies of your passport or ID for the authorities.
Charged by Copy shop or notaryTypical
Supporting documentsvaries
Proof of the reason for your NIE, such as a contract or purchase agreement.
Charged by Third partiesSituation dependent
Official translationsfrom €65 per document
Sworn Spanish translation of foreign documents when requested.
Charged by Sworn translatorSituation dependent
Notary feesvaries
Notarial deeds or a power of attorney when someone acts on your behalf.
Charged by Spanish notarySituation dependent
Courier servicesvaries
Sending original documents by registered courier.
Charged by Courier companySituation dependent

Optional services

Never added automatically. You decide if and when you want them.

Official translationfrom €65 per document

Needed when the authorities request a sworn Spanish translation of a foreign document. Never added automatically.

Priority processingon request

For tight deadlines: your file is picked up and reviewed first.

Express reviewon request

A same-day check of your documents when you are in a hurry.

Additional appointment assistanceon request

Someone joins you at the appointment or arranges a replacement appointment.

Additional family memberson request

For family members that fall outside the members included in your package.

Document printingon request

We print and prepare your document set for the appointment.

Courier deliveryon request

Registered delivery of original documents to your address.

Government fees, taxes and official charges are set by the relevant Spanish authorities and may change over time. Move Spain has no control over these official fees. Any optional third-party services, such as certified translations or notary services, will always be communicated clearly before you decide to purchase them.

Our promise

Fixed package pricing
No hidden service fees
Transparent government costs
We will always explain any additional costs before proceeding

Official government fee

Modelo 790 Código 012, how the payment really works

Every NIE application requires an official Spanish government fee. This fee is not charged by Move Spain, it is paid directly to the Spanish authorities using the official form Modelo 790 Código 012.

Current official fee

9,95 €per applicant

Official Spanish Government fee. It is not charged by Hola Mallorca and is not included in your package unless explicitly stated.

Important. Government fees may change over time. We always show the latest amount published by the Spanish authorities, never a hardcoded price.

Who has to pay?

The government fee applies per person. We prepare the details for one Modelo 790 for every family member included in your application.

Single applicant

1 Modelo 790 → 1 government fee

9,95 €

Family of four

4 Modelo 790 forms → 4 government fees

39,80 €

The payment process, step by step

Step 1 · We prepare your details for the official Modelo 790
You complete the official form on the Spanish Government website, we show you exactly which details from your application to use, so you never look anything up twice.
Step 2 · Download and print
The government system issues the Modelo 790 with its unique reference number and barcode, one per applicant.
Step 3 · Visit a participating Spanish bank
Most large Spanish banks accept the payment at the counter.
Step 4 · Pay the official government fee
The fee is paid directly to the Spanish authorities, not to Move Spain.
Step 5 · The bank validates and stamps the form
The stamp on the Modelo 790 is your proof of payment.
Step 6 · Bring the stamped form to your appointment
Together with your passport, signed EX-15 and the other required documents.

Important information

· The Modelo 790 must normally be printed and taken to a collaborating Spanish bank for payment.
· After payment the bank validates or stamps the form.
· The stamped payment confirmation is normally required during your official NIE appointment.
· Always follow the instructions applicable to your appointment location and payment method.

What to bring to your NIE appointment

Passport or EU national identity card
Original signed EX-15
Printed Modelo 790
Bank validated payment confirmation
Supporting documents (if applicable)
Appointment confirmation

Inside your portal this checklist is personalised, you only see the documents that apply to your own application.

Legal notice. Move Spain prepares your information and checks your documents. Official government forms, the official fee and the decision stay with the Spanish authorities. The official government fee is paid directly to the Spanish authorities. Move Spain does not collect or retain this government fee unless explicitly stated for a specific service.

Questions people actually ask

How do I get a NIE in Spain?: You submit form EX-15 with your passport and proof of why you need the number, pay the Modelo 790 code 012 fee at a Spanish bank, and attend an appointment at a police station or Oficina de Extranjería. Move Spain prepares the form, checks the documents and coordinates the appointment; the number itself is issued by the Spanish authority.
How long does a NIE take?: Once the appointment takes place, the number is normally issued the same day. The waiting time for an appointment depends on the office and is the part nobody can guarantee, so we book as early as your file allows.
Do I need a NIE to buy a car or a home in Spain?: Yes. A NIE is required for any purchase, contract or mortgage in Spain, and for opening most bank accounts.

Official decisions are made by Policía Nacional / Oficina de Extranjería. Move Spain is an independent service that prepares and coordinates the process, and government fees are always paid directly to the authority. Official source.

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Your package price covers the Move Spain service only. Any official government fees, taxes or third-party costs that apply to your specific situation will always be shown separately before any action is taken.

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