Internship in Spain: how do I get my NIE?

In order to carry out an internship in SpainThe consultant in charge of your internship search will guide you through the steps required to obtain your NIE :

This document is required by the Spanish social security administration to ensure that foreigners are free to travel, work, study, buy or do anything else in Spain. This document will make them legal residents in Spain. It is very important for carrying out a number of operations (opening a bank account, taking out a telephone subscription, etc.). We remind you that this document is compulsory to start an internship or a job, so it’s imperative to obtain it quickly.

 

NIE (FOREIGNERS’ IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)

There are two types of NIE. You can obtain an NIE “number” or an NIE “card”. An NIE number is simply a number written on a piece of paper. The NIE card, on the other hand, is a small green card that will enable you to fill in all the paperwork necessary for your daily life in Spain.

NIE NUMBER :

  • Number consisting of a letter at the beginning, 7 digits and a letter at the end (e.g. Y-4683418-S), written on white paper.
  • You can obtain this number in person or by proxy
  • Assigned for administrative purposes
  • No proof of address required
  • Apply by completing form EX15

CARTE NIE :

  • Green paper card, laminated on the back
  • Contains NIE number, name, date and place of birth, address in Spain and date of application.
  • Required for stays over 3 months
  • NIE application only possible in person (By appointment only in Barcelona)
  • The NIE card is valid indefinitely.
  • Apply by completing form EX18

 

The NIE card is only issued if you meet one of the following conditions (for European citizens):

  • Have a job with a Spanish employer
  • Being self-employed (autonomo)
  • Being a student and having health insurance
  • Have sufficient funds to meet your needs
  • Joining a family member already living in Spain

DOCUMENTS TO BRING FOR THE NIE

  • Proof of appointment (Cita previa), on paper
  • Signed internship agreement (in Spanish) or original certificate from the host company stating that you will be doing an internship.
  • European health insurance card + photocopy
  • Passport or identity card + photocopy
  • Form EX-15 or Form EX-18 (Complete in capital letters and black pen or fill in the form on the computer)
  • Modelo 790 filled.
  • Before your NIE appointment, you will need to bring the Modelo 790 and pay the tax in cash (9.84€ plus 2.16€ if you want the green card) at a Sabadell bank (for Barcelona, we recommend the Sabadell bank at Rambla Catalunya). The bank will give you a receipt, which you’ll need to present at the police station to obtain your NIE.

HOW TO FILL IN YOUR EX15, EX18 AND MODELO 790 FORMS?

Internship in Spain: NIE: EX15 form

Internship in Spain: NIE: EX18 form

Internship in Spain: NIE: Form Modelo 790

In this series of videos, we guide you step-by-step through the process of completing your forms and obtaining your NIE.

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO OBTAIN THE NIE BEFORE YOUR INTERNSHIP

If your internship is less than 3 months: Via your nearest Spanish consulate in France (strongly recommended if you plan one month in advance).

Call the consulate to request the NIE. Here is a list of the different consulates:

  • Paris: 165 Boulevard Malesherbes, 75017 PARIS / Tel: 01 44 29 40 00
  • Bayonne: Résidence du Parc 4, Av. du B.A.B. 64100 BAYONNE / Tel: 05 59 59 03 91
  • Bordeaux: 1, rue de Notre Dame 33000 BORDEAUX / Tel: 05 56 52 80 20
  • Lyon: 1, rue Louis Guérin 69100 VILLEURBANNE / Tel: 04 78 89 64 15
  • Marseille: 38, rue Edouard Delanglade 13006 MARSEILLE / Tel: 04 91 00 32 70
  • Montpellier: 24, rue Marceau 34000 MONTPELLIER / Tel: 04 67 58 20 21
  • Pau: 6, Place Royale 64000 PAU / Tel: 05 59 27 32 40
  • Perpignan: 12, Rue Franklin 66000 PERPIGNAN / Tel: 04 68 34 33 78
  • Strasbourg: B.P. 26/R 1 13, Quai Kléber 67001 STRASBOURG CEDEX / Tel: 03 88 32 67 27
  • Toulouse: 16, rue Sainte Anne 31008 TOULOUSE / Tel: 05 34 31 96 60

 

If your internship is longer than 3 months: Directly in your internship city upon arrival.

BARCELONA

Book an appointment online before you arrive: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/ It’s essential to log in on Mondays at 8am, and don’t hesitate to refresh the page several times, as there are very few appointments available. Don’t hesitate to go outside Barcelona to get an appointment more quickly. To book an appointment, follow these steps:

  • “PROCEDIMIENTOS
  • “EXTRANJERIA
  • “CITA PREVIA DE EXTRANJERIA”
  • ACCEDER A “PROCEDIMIENTO
  • SELECT “BARCELONA
  • “Certificados y asignacion NIE

Please note: You must have an appointment and present your printed summons when you arrive at the police station in order to get a number in the queue. It used to be possible to wait early in the morning outside a police station to get a number in the queue, but this system has been abolished throughout Barcelona and the surrounding area.

IBIZA

Contact the Spanish consulate or delegation in your area to make an appointment. Do this at least 1 month before your departure OR go to the Ibiza police station at this address: Avda. de la Paz S/N – 07800, Ibiza.

PALMA DE MALLORCA

  1. Book an appointment online: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/ Please follow these steps:
  • “PROCEDIMIENTOS
  • “EXTRANJERIA
  • “CITA PREVIA DE EXTRANJERIA”
  • ACCEDER A “PROCEDIMIENTO
  • SELECT “ILLES BALEARS
  • “CERTIFICADOS UE”
  1. Once in Palma de Mallorca, go to the police station at this address: Calle Ciudad de Querétaro, s/ n, s/n 07007 – Palma de Mallorca (Illes Balears)

MARBELLA

Go to the Marbella police station at this address: C/ Arias de Velasco Nº 25 – 29600, Marbella (Málaga).

GRENADA

Go to the Granada police station at this address: C/ San Agapito, 2 ( Esquina Ribera del Beiro) 18071 – Granda.

TENERIFE

Go to the Santa Cruz de Tenerife police station at this address: Santa Cruz (Registro General) Plaza de España, s/n 38003 S/C de Tenerife

MADRID

  1. Book an appointment online: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/ Please follow these steps:
  • “PROCEDIMIENTOS
  • “EXTRANJERIA
  • “CITA PREVIA DE EXTRANJERIA”
  • ACCEDER A “PROCEDIMIENTO
  • SELECT “MADRID
  • “CERTIFICADOS UE”
  1. Once in Madrid, go to the Ibiza police station at this address: C/ San Felipe 7, Madrid.

SÉVILLE

Go to the Seville police station “Oficina de Extranjeros en Sevilla”: Plaza de España, sector II 41071 – SEVILLA

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 9-17 / Friday 9-14

FUERTEVENTURA

You must make an appointment in advance. You will then go directly to the foreigners’ office with your signed internship agreement and your identity card or passport to apply for it.

If you’re having trouble obtaining your NIE, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information! We can arrange appointments quickly

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