Posted in Spain forum
hi, what are the advantages of having a resident permit.
I have a NIE
What are the disadvantages ?
Thanks
Getting an Nie card
posted by Lynda OMahony in Spain forum
Hi, I got my NIE number last January. I didn't realise it was temporary. What do i need to get the permanent one?
Proof of address? Do I need to empadronise first?
N.i.e
posted by Dwayne Claridge in Spain forum
very glad someone knows about the N.I.E as there have been rumors that you had to renew this every 3 months, I did not know you could get a temporary one!!
Dwayne
http://happinessanitypeace.wix.com/3wishesRe: Becoming a resident
posted by Your Europe in Spain forum
Hi,
in addtion to Byrony's explanations, the whole process is outlined here: http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/residence/documents-for
malities/registering-residence/spain/index_en.htm. For even more details, see the link to the Spanish Employment & Social Security Ministry at the bottom.
Re: Nie for life
posted by Houssem Khaled in Spain forum
Oh yes, I know, I've already opened an ING account. Thanks for the tip!
Re: Nie for life
posted by Bryony Ashcroft in Spain forum
Just FYI: in case you haven't already, you can open a bank account with your passport in La Caixa and ING
Re: Nie for life
posted by Houssem Khaled in Spain forum
Oh, alright. Since I didn't have my contract nor my spanish bank account yet, they gave me a temporary one. Thank you Bryony for solving that question!
Nie for life
posted by Bryony Ashcroft in Spain forum
Hi Houssem!
Your NIE number essentially stays with you for life. It sounds like you have a temporary NIE which does run out after 3 months. If you are planning to stay longer in Spain then you make an appointment at the office near you (mine was near Casa del Campo in Madrid) and they issue you with a green NIE card which shows your address in Spain as well as your NIE number. This card lasts for 10 years (I believe). To do this process you need a work contract, and bank statements, I think.@Paul - what do you mean by residence permit? I think the green card with your NIE on is a residence permit? I don't have a Spanish ID card only my green NIE.
Legally...
posted by Houssem Khaled in Spain forum
When I went to do my NIE, they told me the NIE was valid for 3 months (even if you renew it, it will still be valid for another 3 months, etc.) while the resident card allows you to stay longer in Spain without having to go through the trouble of renewing it as often as the NIE. Can someone confirm that?