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The
first step is to visit
the appropriate National police station and apply for an N.I.E. number. This
is an identification number for foreigners and is
primarily for tax purposes. You will need to take along your passport and
complete a simple form. 
You may have been told that you can get a Gestor or
Solicitor to
apply for your number,
this was true in
the past but from 5th November 2003, all applications for NIE numbers have to be presented
in person by each individual applicant. You
will need the following to accompany your completed application: [In the download
section
we have the form and a copy with English translation]
For EU
Citizens, the documents you need to present are:-
• Your current passport
PLUS 1 photocopy of your passport
• 1 passport size photograph
• Completed
application form PLUS 1 photocopy.
Take the completed form, to one of the following
locations:
The Policia Nacional [national police office] at Calle Abeto 1. Elche, if you
reside within the municipal boundary of Torrevieja or Rojales. [opening hours 9.00 a.m. – 2.00
p.m.]
The Policia
Nacional Office within the satellite Town Hall at Playa Flamenca, if you reside
in the Orihuela Costa area. [opening hours 9.00 a.m. – 2.00
p.m.]
Applications can also be made direct to the main
office, Calle Ebanisteria, 4 El Babel Alicante. which is the Oficina de
Extranjeros. [opening hours 9.00 a.m. – 2.00
p.m.]
The
Alicante office will process your application and may give you your NIE number
on the spot. [If you apply at a local Police Station you may have to
wait several weeks for the application to be processed.]
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