Documents Required for NIE Spain 2026 — Complete List
All documents you need for White NIE (EX-15), Green NIE (EX-18) and TIE card (EX-17) in Spain — organised by document type and profile. Last updated March 2026.
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White NIE — EX-15
For non-residents · Fee €9.84
- Form EX-15 — filled digitally, printed twice, unsigned
- Valid passport — original + photocopy of photo page
- Proof of appointment (cita previa confirmation PDF)
- Tasa 790-012 — €9.84, paid at a Spanish bank counter (stamped receipt)
- Proof of motive — one of: property purchase contract, bank account invitation letter, work contract, inheritance document, etc.
⚠️ The motive is mandatory
You must justify why you need a NIE. "I might need it later" is not accepted. Bring a signed document proving your reason.
Green NIE — EX-18 (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)
For EU residents · Fee €12.00
- Form EX-18 — filled digitally, printed twice
- Valid EU passport or national identity card — original + photocopy
- Proof of appointment (cita previa confirmation PDF)
- Tasa 790-012 — €12.00, paid at a Spanish bank counter
- Proof of situation — one of: work contract, proof of enrolment, proof of sufficient funds + health insurance (for self-sufficient applicants)
TIE Card — First Application (EX-17)
Non-EU nationals · Fee €16.08
🎓 Student profile
- Form EX-17 — filled digitally, printed twice
- Valid passport — original + full copy of ALL pages
- Proof of appointment
- Tasa 790-012 — €16.08 (stamped bank receipt)
- El Padrón — issued within the last 3 months
- 1 recent photo — ID format, 32×26mm, white background
- Resolución favorable — official letter granting your residence
- Private health insurance — Sin Copagos + Sin Carencias, min. €30,000 coverage
- Proof of enrolment at a Spanish educational institution
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
💼 Worker profile
- Form EX-17 — filled digitally, printed twice
- Valid passport — original + full copy of ALL pages
- Proof of appointment
- Tasa 790-012 — €16.08
- El Padrón — issued within 3 months
- 1 recent photo — 32×26mm, white background
- Resolución favorable
- Work contract signed by employer
- NIE number (already assigned at consulate stage)
👨👩👧 Family reunification
- Form EX-17 — filled digitally, printed twice
- Valid passport — original + full copy of ALL pages
- Proof of appointment
- Tasa 790-012 — €16.08
- El Padrón — issued within 3 months
- 1 recent photo — 32×26mm, white background
- Resolución favorable
- Family link proof (marriage certificate, birth certificate) — translated and apostilled
- Proof of sponsor's legal status in Spain
TIE Card — Renewal (EX-17)
Non-EU nationals · Fee €19.30
- Form EX-17 — filled digitally, printed twice
- Valid passport — original + full copy of ALL pages
- Proof of appointment
- Tasa 790-012 — €19.30 (stamped bank receipt)
- El Padrón — issued within 3 months
- 1 recent photo — 32×26mm, white background
- Current TIE card — original to be surrendered
- Proof of continued status (work contract, enrolment, etc.)
💻 Online renewal available since 2025
TIE renewals can now be initiated online via Cl@ve / Mercurio on sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es. You must still attend in person for fingerprints (toma de huellas).
⚠️ Apply on time
For TIE renewal: apply between 60 days before and 90 days after your card expires. Beyond 90 days late, you face a fine up to €500.
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