SpainGuideNo. EX-15
EX-15 — Application for a foreigner identity number (NIE)
The form to get an NIE, the number that identifies foreigners in their dealings with Spanish authorities.
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Criminal record certificate (Ministry of Justice)
The certificate showing whether or not you have criminal convictions recorded in Spain's central register.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Prove whether or not you have convictions recorded in the Central Criminal Records Register (« Registro Central de Penados ») on the date of issue, for example for a job, a residence application or an adoption.
- To work with children, a different document is required: the certificate of sexual offences.
Documents to have ready
- Your valid DNI, NIE or passport
- Fee form 790, where the fee applies to your request
Where to send it
Online on the Ministry of Justice website, or with the application form for in-person and postal requests.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.