Here are the steps to obtain a NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) in Mallorca, Spain, if you are a non-EU citizen:
1. Make an appointment (cita previa):
- Visit the government website (sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es)
- Select "Mallorca" and "Policía-Asignación de NIE"
- Fill in your details to get an appointment
2. Prepare required documents:
- Form EX-15 (completed and signed)
- Original passport and photocopy
- Proof of purpose for requesting NIE (work contract, property purchase, business activity, etc.)
- Proof of entry into Spain (entry stamp or boarding pass)
- Payment of fee (around ?9.84) - Form 790 Code 012
- Proof of address in Mallorca
3. On appointment day:
- Arrive at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería) on time
- Bring all original documents and photocopies
- Present your documentation
- Pay the fee at a bank if not done previously
4. Collection:
- You may receive your NIE the same day
- In some cases, you might need to return after a few days
- Keep the receipt they give you
Additional notes:
- Documents in other languages must be translated by a sworn translator
- Consider using a gestor (administrative assistant) to help with the process
- Appointments can be difficult to get, so book well in advance
- The NIE is permanent but the certificate is valid for 3 months
Remember that requirements may change, so it's advisable to check with the official Spanish immigration website or consult with a local gestor for the most up-to-date information.
Here are the steps to obtain a
NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) in Mallorca, Spain, if you are a non-EU citizen:
1. Make an appointment (cita previa)
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- Visit the government website (sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es)
- Select "Mallorca" and "Policía-Asignación de
NIE"
- Fill in your details to get an appointment
2. Prepare required documents:
- Form EX-15 (
( click here to download ) (completed and signed)
- Original passport and photocopy
- Proof of purpose for requesting
NIE (work contract, property purchase, business activity, etc.)
- Proof of entry into Spain (entry stamp or boarding pass)
- Payment of fee (around ?9.84)
- Form 790 Code 012
- Proof of address in Mallorca
3. On appointment day:
- Arrive at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería) on time
- Bring all original documents and photocopies
- Present your documentation
- Pay the fee at a bank if not done previously
4. Collection:
- You may receive your
NIE the same day
- In some cases, you might need to return after a few days
- Keep the receipt they give you
Additional notes:
- Documents in other languages must be translated by a sworn translator
- Consider using a gestor (administrative assistant) to help with the process
- Appointments can be difficult to get, so book well in advance
- The
NIE is permanent but the certificate is valid for 3 months
Remember that requirements may change, so it's advisable to check with the official Spanish immigration website or consult with a local gestor for the most up-to-date information.