EX-15 — Application for a foreigner identity number (NIE)

What this form is for

• Get an NIE, needed for economic, professional or social matters in Spain: buying property, an inheritance, a work contract, opening a bank account, and so on.
• The NIE is not a residence permit and does not prove that you live in Spain.

Documents to have ready

• The completed EX-15 form
• Your valid passport or national ID card, with a copy
• Proof of why you need the NIE, and fee form 790 code 012

Where to send it

• In Spain, at an immigration office (« Oficina de Extranjería ») or a police station; from abroad, at the Spanish consulate covering where you live, usually by appointment.
• The applicant or a duly authorised representative must attend in person.

Our tips

• Always download the latest version from the official site.
• Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.

Frequently asked questions

The linked consulate pages are for Lyon and London: do they apply to me?

The process is the same everywhere, but each consulate sets its own appointments, payment methods and area. Check the page of the consulate that covers you.