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documents for NIE

Empadronamiento : how to register as a local resident in Spain

Empadronamiento : how to register as a local resident in Spain

The Empadronamiento is an obligatory administrative procedure when living in Spain, regardless of nationality. The ‘Padrón Municipal’ is simply the registration in the municipal register and it must be done by everyone. After the NIE, the empadronamiento at the city hall is simply the second most important administrative step in your expatriation to Spain. This formalitý is mandatory and free of charge and must be done with each change of address. How do you register as a local resident? I am Lisbob, the expat assistant, and I’m going to tell you everything about the empadronamiento in Spain.

NIE: everything you need to know about the foreigner's identity number in Spain

NIE: everything you need to know about the foreigner's identity number in Spain

Among the administrative procedures to be carried out during an expatriation in Spain, obtaining the NIE is one of the most important. Indeed, the Foreign Identity Number (NIE) is a unique and personal identification number that is mandatory when registering as a foreign resident living in Spain. Without this NIE number it will be impossible for you to rent an apartment, open a bank account, find a job or even take out subscriptions. In short, the NIE is a mandatory step as an expat in Spain. How do I get it ? What documents are needed ? I am Lisbob, the expats assistant, and I am going to tell you all about the NIE in Spain.