Obtaining your NIE varies in time: at a UK consulate, it typically takes 2-4 weeks post-visit. Opting for a Power of Attorney service can shorten this to around 2 weeks, depending on document submission.

- Scotland (Scotland or the Scottish Islands). - North Ireland (all the territory). - England , including: Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Tees Valley (Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton on Tees, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough).

The cost for obtaining an NIE at a UK consulate is £8.50, excluding your travel expenses to the consulate. As for the Power of Attorney NIE service, we're currently developing this option and can't specify exact costs yet. However, thanks to our discounts, it will be an affordable choice. Stay tuned for future updates on this service

An NIE, or Número de Identidad de Extranjero, is a Spanish tax identification number assigned to non-residents. It's essential for various legal and financial activities in Spain, including property transactions, banking, and tax payments. The NIE number application process can be completed in Spain or from the UK, and it's a fundamental requirement for anyone looking to engage in significant transactions or legal affairs in Spain.

Greater London: Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster. South West: Gloucestershire, Bristol (Unitary Athority - UA), Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. South East: Oxfordshire (Oxon), Buckinghamshire (Bucks), Berkshire (Berks), Greater London, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Isle of Wight. Eastern: Norfolk, Cambridgeshire (Cambs), Bedfordshire (Beds), Hertforshire (Herts), Essex, Suffolk. Crown Dependencies: Guernsey (Bailiwick of Guernsey) y Jersey (Bailiwick of Jersey). British Overseas Territories (BOT): Akrotiri and Dhekelia, British Antarctic Territory, Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia and the South, Sandwich Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Saint Helena and Ascension Island, British Virgin Islands, Turcs and Caicos Islands, Anguilla, Montserrat, Bermuda, Pitcairn Islands, British Indian Ocean Territory.

The NIE number itself, your unique identification in Spain, does not expire and is assigned for life for all official activities. However, losing your NIE documentation requires reapplication at a police station or foreigner's office in Spain, or via a Spanish consulate abroad. To avoid such inconveniences, using our secure document storage hub ensures your NIE documentation is kept safe and easily accessible when needed.

When you book through the consulate, your NIE will be sent directly to your personal email by the consulate. Choosing the Power of Attorney NIE service means our Spanish Solicitor will directly send your NIE to you.

Wales : all the territory. - Isle of MAN - England , including: - North West (except Cumbria): Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside. - Yorkshire and the Humber: East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire. - East Midlands: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland. - West Midlands: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire.

Using a Power of Attorney for NIE applications lets a designated representative handle the process for you, ideal if you can't be present in Spain or at a consulate. Our service connects you with trusted Spanish Abogados and UK Notaries at discounted rates, ensuring a smooth and efficient NIE application without your direct involvement.

Our website offers comprehensive guidance for the entire process of purchasing property in Spain. From obtaining your NIE number to finalizing the deal with a Spanish Notary, our range of services and tools are designed to seamlessly guide you through each step of the property buying journey.