NIE Number (Foreigner's Identification Number)
The NIE is a Foreigner’s Identification Number and is the first document you should apply for, if you want to buy a property or a vehicle, receive medical assistance from the Spanish Social Security, ask for a bank loan, take out an insurance policy, work in Spain or make a tax declaration.
You apply for your NIE number at the National Police Station in Torre del Mar, Avda. Andalucia 3. Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 14:00.
Tel: 952 96 5070.
Documents to present:
- Application form (original and photocopy). This form is also available at Nerja Foreigners Department.
- Bank payment slip of approx. 16 €. This form is available at the Torre del Mar Police Station.
- Passport (original and photocopy).
After several days you should return to collect your NIE number at the Police Station in Torre del Mar. The NIE number will always be the same and does not need renewal.
Greetings for the Councillor
"The foreign population is of great importance to the Local Governing Body. For this reason, through the Foreigners Department, we will continue in our efforts to encourage the integration of foreigners into our society and help everyone who has chosen to make Nerja their home. I remain at your disposal at Nerja Town Hall Foreigners Department. Kind regards"
Inocencia Quintero
Foreigners Department
The Nerja Foreigners Department is on the ground floor of the Town Hall next to the main entrance. We will be pleased to assist all foreigners that need general information on living in Nerja.
Public Opening Hours
Mondays and Thursdays from 10.00 to 13.30 hours.
Foreigners Department. Nerja Town Hall.
C/ Carmen 1, Ground Floor Town Hall 29780 Nerja (Málaga). Phone: 952 54 8401. Fax: 952 54 8472. Email: extranjeros@nerja.org