Your NIE number
A NIE (Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero) is a unique identification number for foreigners in Spain required for legal, financial and administrative activities.
Documents
Core information about NIE, TIE and Certificado de Residencia in Spain.
TIE
Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero
Your TIE card is your plastic identification card in Spain. It must be issued in the province where you have residency rights.
Certificado de Residencia
The Certificado de Residencia is for European citizens who plan to live and/or work in Spain. It is a higher residency level than only having a NIE number.
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