Please do not apply through this Consulate if your reason is one of the following:
- You intend to live in Spain
- Seasonal work
The N.I.E. and certificates of non residence (certificados de No Residencia) are only issued by the Police in Spain.
You can only apply for a non resident N.I.E. through this Consulate. The N.I.E. is only a fiscal number to pay taxes for economic purposes.
It takes at least 3 weeks to get your N.I.E. or certificate when applying through this Consulate General. For an appointment, please send an email to cog.londres.leg@maec.es.
Requirements
To apply for an N.I.E. or a certificate of non-residence through this Consulate General, you will need to present (appointment needed) the following documents.
- Valid passport and a photocopy of the photo/passport details page. Non EU citizens with UK residency must provide a copy of the residence permit in the UK (both sides) and written proof of why an N.I.E. number is required.
- EX-15 application form. The form can be completed online or typewritten. Handwritten forms should be completed clearly using BLOCK CAPITALS and black ink. The forms must be signed at the Consulate.
- 790 payment form. Please complete and print the online form. Payment should be done at this Consulate on the day of the appointment.
- N.I.E. - £8.85
- Certificate of non residence - £6.55
- Credit and debit card payments only. Fee may vary due to €/£ conversion rate.
Instructions on how to fill out form EX-15 and the 790 payment form