As a european citizen how do I get a NIE num in Mallorca
To get a NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) number in Mallorca, Spain, follow these steps:
1. Make an appointment (cita previa) ( We can help with that ) :
- Visit the Spanish National Police website
- Select Balears province
- Choose "Policía-Asignación de NIE"
2. Required documents:
- Completed EX-15 ( ( click here to download ) form
- Valid passport and photocopy
- Proof of purpose (work contract, property purchase, business activity, etc.)
- Proof of address in Mallorca
- Payment of fees (around ?12) at a bank
- 2 recent passport-size photos
3. Visit the police station:
Main office in Palma:
Carrer de Ruiz de Alda, 8
07011 Palma, Illes Balears
4. Attend your appointment with all documents
- Bring originals and photocopies
- Arrive early
- Bring a Spanish-speaking person if needed
The NIE is usually issued within a few days to a few weeks. As an EU citizen, you can also apply for residency (TIE) simultaneously if planning to stay longer than 3 months.
Note: Requirements and procedures may change, so verify current information with official sources.