Foreigner's Identification Number
For identification purposes any economic, professional or social interest
that may link the interested party to Spain will require a personal, unique and
exclusive sequential number called the NIE (número de identificación de
extranjero [foreigners' identification number]). This personal number will be
the foreign citizen identifier, which must be included on all documents issued
or processed. In order to be issued with this document the following documents
must be presented at the Oficina de Extranjero (Office for Foreign
Nationals).
- standardised application form
- original and photocopy of identity document or passport
- documentation certifying the reasons or needs claimed
Social Security Card
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If it is the first time you have worked in Spain you must obtain a personal
social security membership number. You can arrange this yourself or your company
can do it on your behalf.
You must provide the following at the social security office in order to be
issued with the card:
- application form (TA-1)
- identity document
Consequently, you will obtain the social security card (cartilla de seguridad
social), which must be presented at the corresponding health centre to be
assigned to a doctor and obtain a health certificate.
Registration
If you wish to prove that you live in Spain you may register with the local
Ayuntamiento (local council). In order to do so you only need to present the
rental contract for your accommodation or an electricity or water bill, etc. to
prove that you actually live there.
Text last edited on: 06/2005
Source: European Union
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