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Getting an NIE without living in Spain (Murcia)

Assignment of the Número de Identidad de Extranjero (foreigner identity number) to people with economic, professional or social ties to Spain, without it implying residence.

Who: Foreign nationals who need an NIE for a specific procedure (buying, inheriting, occasional work) and are not in an irregular situation.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Pedir un NIE sin residir en España).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Fee 790-012 (NIE assignment at the applicant's request): 9,84 €
Time limit
The decision must be notified within five days of the application reaching the office; no reply means it is refused.

EX-15: NIE application form

We prepare the official PDF with your details; you check it, sign it and file it.

What you need

  • Form EX-15
  • Proof of payment of the fee, form 790, code 012
  • Valid passport or identity document
  • Document justifying why you are requesting the NIE

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Fill in the EX-15 and pay the 790-012 fee at a bank.
  2. 2Book a foreigners' affairs (extranjería) appointment in the province of Murcia.
  3. 3Submit the application in person at the foreigners' office or police station.
Book an appointment

Where

  • Brigada Provincial de Extranjería y Fronteras de Murcia (Police foreigners and borders unit)

    C/ Francisco Alonso Hidalgo Martínez, 38, km 388 N-301, Cabezo Cortao, Murcia

    968 989 600

From outside Spain, the NIE can also be requested at Spanish consulates.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Getting an NIE without living in Spain”?

According to the official information: Form EX-15; Proof of payment of the fee, form 790, code 012; Valid passport or identity document and Document justifying why you are requesting the NIE.

How much does “Getting an NIE without living in Spain” cost?

According to the official page: Fee 790-012 (NIE assignment at the applicant's request): 9,84 €.

Where is it done?

It is done in person; it is handled by Policía Nacional (National Police). In person: Brigada Provincial de Extranjería y Fronteras de Murcia (Police foreigners and borders unit) (C/ Francisco Alonso Hidalgo Martínez, 38, km 388 N-301, Cabezo Cortao, Murcia).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: The decision must be notified within five days of the application reaching the office; no reply means it is refused.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Foreign nationals who need an NIE for a specific procedure (buying, inheriting, occasional work) and are not in an irregular situation.

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