If you’re buying a home in Valencia as a foreigner, you will need an NIE number — a tax ID for non-Spaniards. Without it, you cannot legally complete the purchase or pay the required taxes.
At Borderless Lawyers, we help clients secure their NIE in Valencia, even if they are not in Spain. Here’s how it works.
❓ What Is the NIE?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is a unique identification number issued to non-Spanish nationals. It’s required for most legal, financial, and administrative actions — especially when buying property.
You need it to:
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Sign the deed at the notary
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Pay property taxes (ITP or VAT)
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Register your name in the Land Registry
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Set up utility contracts and bank accounts
📍 Where to Get Your NIE in Valencia
You can apply:
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At the Foreigners’ Office (Oficina de Extranjería) in Valencia
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At the Comisaría de Policía Nacional that handles foreign documentation
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Via a Spanish consulate in your home country
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Through a Spanish lawyer with Power of Attorney
🕐 Appointments are often limited in Valencia — we handle this process for you quickly and securely.
🧾 Documents Required
To apply for your NIE in Valencia, you generally need:
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Passport (original + copy)
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Completed EX-15 application form
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Proof of reason for requesting NIE (e.g. property purchase)
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Tax payment receipt (Modelo 790 code 012 – €9.84 fee)
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Authorization if applying via POA
We prepare all documents and schedule your appointment.
🌍 Can I Get My NIE Remotely?
Yes. Most of our clients use Power of Attorney to avoid traveling:
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We sign the application on your behalf
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Submit it at the Valencia police station
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Retrieve and send your NIE to you securely
✅ This allows you to move forward with the property purchase without delay.
🧑⚖️ When Should I Get My NIE?
As early as possible — ideally before signing the arras contract.
⏱️ Processing time can range from:
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1–3 weeks in person
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2–5 weeks via POA, depending on appointments
❌ Common Mistakes
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Applying too late (causing notary delays)
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Submitting incorrect documents
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Trying to get it without proper legal reason
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Not understanding regional variations (Valencia has its own processing quirks)
💼 How Borderless Lawyers Helps
We provide:
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NIE application via POA
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Appointments and follow-up
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Tax form prep and fee payment
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NIE pickup and delivery
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Bilingual service throughout
📌 We handle 100% of this for you as part of our property legal service.
💬 Final Word
Your NIE number is the key to unlocking property ownership in Valencia. Don’t let paperwork delays or bureaucracy hold you back.
At Borderless Lawyers, we make the process simple, fast, and remote.
📞 Contact us now to secure your NIE and start your Valencia property purchase with confidence.