Moving to Spain after Brexit – all about visas

Moving to Spain has always been high on the bucket list for thousands of Brits, but with the UK having left the European Union, things have changed. The loss of Freedom of Movement means it’s no longer possible to simply sell everything, rock up in Spain and live happily ever after. What has changed? From…

How to get a ‘poder’ from a notary for an NIE certificate

Need an NIE number quickly? Use a ‘poder’ or Power of Attorney to speed up the process NIE stands for “Numero de Identidad Extranjero” and is a bit like a UK national insurance number, but used for a different purpose in Spain. An NIE is pretty much essential for getting anything official done in Spain,…

NIE number, what do you need it for and how do you get one?

What is an NIE and what do you need it for? All you need to know N.I.E. stands for Número de Identidad de Extranjero, Foreigner’s Identification Number. Why do you need one? Most transactional or official processes in Spain like buying a property or buying a car require that you have an NIE number. Where do you…