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…
In a previous article we detailed why you need to be on the Padron (similar to Electoral Roll in the UK) for residency and a bit of background on how to apply for the Padron Certificate. Here, we’ll go into more detail about how you make an online appointment in Fuengirola and what information you’ll…
Here at Upsticks, we’ve been working very hard since the new TIE process for British citizens residency applications was announced by the Spanish government on 4th July. We’ve studied the new law in depth, consulted with our contacts in the National Police and Immigration Departments and taken our usual “belts and braces” approach to residency…
All you need to know about taking your vehicle through the ITV test process in Spain
With the introduction of the new biometric Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero TIE, the rush is now on for British citizens who have not yet registered as residents in Spain and wish to do so within the Withdrawal Agreement by 31 December 2020. But the new TIE isn’t just for first-time residents (within the Withdrawal…
