The requirements for obtaining a Spanish aliens’ tax identification number (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) vary depending upon the local police’s requirements, however, since 1st January 2021 (and the end of the Brexit transition period) all Spanish police now require a copy of every page of a donor’s passport to be attached to a Power, not just the photograph page (even where the pages are blank) adding considerably to the work involved in production of the document. There is also growing evidence of the police insisting upon another UK Government Apostille being endorsed on the copy passport, in addition to that on the Power itself, the extra cost of which is £30-75, depending upon whether it is obtained by post, or on a same-day basis.

If you have any queries regarding Spanish NIE requirements or any other notarial matter, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Collier by email or on 01494 521301 for further advice.