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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. - £8.35
• Certificate of non residence - £6.20
• 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

• EX-15 template
• 790 payment form template