- little green paper card laminated on the back (previously a piece of green paper, A4 size)
- contains NIE number together with your name, date and birthplace, address in Spain and date of application
- Required for stays exceeding 3 months
- NIE card is awarded only if you meet one of the following conditions (for EU-citizens):
- have a job for a Spanish employer
- be self-employed (autonomo)
- be a student and have health insurance
- have enough funds to maintain yourself and have valid health insurance in Spain
- join a family member already living in Spain
- The validity of NIE Card is unlimited (or until they change the law)
- application by filling out the EX18 form
- Appointment: POLICIA-CERTIFICADO DE REGISTRO DE CIUDADANO DE LA U.E.
- tasa : https://sede.policia.gob.es:38089/Tasa790_012/ Fill in your personal data. Check the box: “Certificado de registro de residente comunitario o Tarjeta de residencia de familiar de un ciudadano de la Unión” for an amount of €12 . Completed and signed fee.
NIE certificate with permanent character – for the people who will stay in Spain for a definite or indefinite period, such as for studying purposes, for work, or living in Spain for longer than 3 months.
