1) Get a taxpayer identification number (NIE), see info in the ‘When in Spain’ section.
2) Obtain digital certificate by applying
online and providing the following information:
✓ NIE number;
✓ Name and surname;
✓ Email address;
You will receive an application code. Request an appointment with a Social Security office or a Tax Office and confirm your identity providing your ID and the code.
3) Get a social security number by applying in person at the
General Treasury of the Social Security System with the following:
The application is processed within 45 days.
4) Register with the social security system:
You can register in person by going to a social security office, or electronically over the
website, if you have a digital certificate.
5) Apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) with the following documents:
- Application form (EX-17);
- Photo;
- Proof of registration with the social security system;
- Proof of the card fee payment (varies from €15 to €22);
You will need to
schedule an appointment and apply in person. Entrepreneurs on a visa are exempt from the TIE requirement until the visa expires.