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Planning to live and work in Spain?
The NIE Verde (Número de Identificación de Extranjero Verde) is the official residence certificate for EU citizens in Spain. It confirms your EU resident status and grants you full legal rights to live, work, and integrate into Spanish society.
Purchase and own property;
Obtain formal employment;
Access healthcare and social services;
Register and operate a business;
Fulfill your tax obligations in Spain.
How to get NIE Verde?
have prepared a detailed step-by-step guide that explains the entire application process.
What do you need to get started?
To submit an application, you only need one document:
- A copy of your passport or EU ID card (both sides if applicable).
While only one document is required to begin, additional paperwork may be necessary to complete your application. Please refer to our guide for the full list of required documents.
FAQ'S for Spain NIE Vade.
The NIE Verde, or Green NIE, is a certificate of residency that proves you are legally residing in Spain. It includes your NIE number and states that you are registered with the Spanish Central Register of Foreign Nationals.
Any non-Spanish EU citizen who plans to reside in Spain for more than three months and engage in activities that require a form of identification, such as working or buying property, should obtain the NIE Verde.
The NIE Verde allows you to work legally, access public healthcare and social services, register for utilities, buy property, and open a bank account. It's also a step toward long-term residency or Spanish citizenship.
Generally, you'll need your passport, proof of legal entry into Spain, proof of economic means, proof of healthcare insurance, and a completed application form. The exact documents can vary, so it's best to check with the local immigration office.
The NIE number is a tax identification number assigned to foreigners. The NIE Verde is a physical green card or certificate that indicates you hold residency status in Spain and have officially registered your NIE number.
No, NIE does not have an expiration date and is issued “for life”. In case you lose your NIE, you will not be simply assigned a new number, you will have to start a new process from scratch and get a brand new document.
A NIE is assigned by the General Commissariat for Immigration and Borders, under the aegis of the Policia Nacional.
Processing times can vary depending on the region and the workload of the local immigration office. It generally takes a few weeks to a few months.