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Guide 2 Documentation
Spain, like most countries, has its fair share of documentation requirements. This Guide 2 Documentation issue provides useful information on the procedures and requirements for the completion of necessary forms and paperwork for citizens of the European Union.
| Applying for your NIE |
Applying For Your NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero)
Up until recently British citizens buying a property in Spain were able to do so before obtaining an NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero or Foreigner's Identity Number). However, Spanish law now dictates that all foreigners buying a property in Spain obtain an NIE prior to completion of their purchase. It is advisable to apply for your NIE well before you are looking to buy a property as the procedure can take up to six weeks, which may well delay completion.
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| Residency in Spain | Residency in Spain
In
the past, anyone spending more than 3 months in Spain was required by law to
apply for a ‘tarjeta de residencia’ or residence card. However, with effect from 28th
March 2007, the law was
changed, resulting in European Union citizens no longer being
issued with residence cards.
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| Empadronamiento | Empadronamiento
‘Empadronamiento’ or the Padron Municipal is a record of
all local residents within a municipality. It is held at the town hall and is
the Spanish equivalent of the electoral roll.
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