{"id":3365,"date":"2026-03-04T09:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/nie-number-mallorca\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:34:10","slug":"nie-number-mallorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/nie-number-mallorca\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your NIE Number in Mallorca \u2013 Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>NIE (N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n de Extranjero)<\/strong> is the most important document for any foreigner in Spain. Without a NIE number, almost nothing works in Mallorca: no bank account, no rental contract, no employment contract, no tax return. Here is your step-by-step guide to getting your NIE in Mallorca.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the NIE number?<\/h2>\n<p>The NIE is a unique identification number for foreigners in Spain. It starts with the letter X, Y or Z, followed by 7 digits and a check letter (e.g. X-1234567-A). Your NIE stays with you for life in Spain \u2013 it never changes.<\/p>\n<h2>What do you need the NIE for?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Opening a bank account<\/li>\n<li>Signing a rental or purchase contract<\/li>\n<li>Employment contracts<\/li>\n<li>Filing tax returns<\/li>\n<li>Buying or registering a car<\/li>\n<li>Phone contracts<\/li>\n<li>Social security registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where to apply for the NIE in Mallorca<\/h2>\n<p>The NIE is obtained at the <strong>Oficina de Extranjer\u00eda<\/strong> or the <strong>Polic\u00eda Nacional<\/strong> in Palma. An appointment (<em>Cita Previa<\/em>) is mandatory. You can book online through the Spanish Interior Ministry website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address Polic\u00eda Nacional Palma:<\/strong> Carrer de Sim\u00f3 Ballester, 8, 07011 Palma<\/p>\n<h2>Required documents<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong> (original + copy)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form EX-15<\/strong> (NIE application, completed in duplicate)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of purpose<\/strong>: employment contract, purchase contract, rental agreement or proof of economic activity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee receipt<\/strong>: Tasa 012, approx. 12 euros (paid at a Spanish bank, Modelo 790 Code 012)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 passport photo<\/strong> (required at some offices)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Book an appointment (Cita Previa)<\/h3>\n<p>Book an appointment on the Interior Ministry website. Select &#8220;Polic\u00eda &#8211; Certificados UE&#8221; or &#8220;Asignaci\u00f3n NIE&#8221;. Appointments are often booked out weeks in advance \u2013 book as early as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Pay the fee<\/h3>\n<p>Complete Modelo 790 Code 012 and pay the fee (approx. 12 euros) at any Spanish bank. You will need the payment receipt at your appointment.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Attend your appointment<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive on time with all documents. Processing usually takes only a few minutes, though there may be waiting times during busy periods.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Receive your NIE<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases you will receive your NIE on the same day or within a few days. Sometimes a collection date is arranged.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips and common issues<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Appointments are scarce:<\/strong> Check the website several times daily \u2013 new slots often appear in the morning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power of attorney:<\/strong> You can authorise a lawyer or gestor with a notarised power of attorney<\/li>\n<li><strong>NIE from abroad:<\/strong> The NIE can also be applied for at the Spanish consulate in your home country \u2013 but it takes considerably longer<\/li>\n<li><strong>NIE vs Residencia:<\/strong> The NIE is just a number, not a residence permit. For the Residencia you need a separate appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Costs<\/h2>\n<p>The official fee (Tasa 012) is approximately <strong>12 euros<\/strong>. If you hire a gestor or lawyer, expect fees of 50-200 euros on top.<\/p>\n<p>For more about relocating, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/mallorca-portal.com\/en\/moving-to-mallorca\/\">complete guide to moving to Mallorca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NIE (N\u00famero de Identificaci\u00f3n de Extranjero) is the most important document for any foreigner in Spain. Without a NIE number, almost nothing works in Mallorca: no bank account, no rental contract, no employment contract, no tax return. Here is your step-by-step guide to getting your NIE in Mallorca. What is the NIE number? 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