For buyers and investors with ViVi Real Estate on the Costa del Sol
Get adviceA NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your personal identification and tax registration number in Spain. Every foreigner who wants to buy a property, open a bank account, or sign official documents in Spain requires this number.
At ViVi Real Estate, we guide our clients step by step in obtaining this number, ensuring everything is arranged correctly and on time. Our legal team handles the paperwork so you don’t have to worry, ensuring a smooth process.
It is required for almost all official transactions in Spain. We assist every client who buys a property through us with the application, together with our experienced legal team.
Needed to buy property or a vehicle in Spain.
Arrange electricity, water and internet in your name.
Required to open a Spanish bank account.
Your tax registration number for all filings.
Planning to live in Spain after your purchase? We can also guide you on registering as a resident (residencia).
Ask about your NIEIf you plan to live permanently in Spain, you need a residencia. Tick off what you have ready. Exact requirements may vary by region.
Choose your situation to see what you need to show.
Registration as a self-employed worker (modelo 037/036), a recent tax return and proof of work history (vida laboral).
Proof of pension income of at least €550 per month, deposited into a Spanish bank account.
A declaration showing at least €5,000 per person on a Spanish bank account for at least three months.
Payslips of at least €550 per month per person and an employment contract of at least 20 hours per week.
Request an S1 or E111 document from your home country for access to the Spanish system.
Provide a policy covering all medical treatment in Spain.
We guide our clients step by step through these documents, so the residency application is smooth and without surprises.
Start your residency application
Marian Kadur
