16 Feb 2007 3:25 PM:

Until recently it was possible for your solicitor to apply for this on your behalf but the rules were changed and now you have to apply in person.  Our solicitor was going to send someone with us at the cost of 200 euros to get the NIE number - so we did it ourselves!!  2 visits to Orihuela and about £10!4 Passport copies (of the back pages per person )

 

Most NIE offices take at least 8 weeks to process the paperwork and issue the NIE number so you need to go twice.

Documents needed to obtain the NIE number

 

4 Passport type photos

Passport

Original contract

2 copies of the original contract.

NIE form - available from your solicitor (and they should fill it out for you!)

 

 

Thread: NIE Certificate

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16 Feb 2007 3:13 PM:

We use Global Currency Exchange and Moneycorp to send our money from the UK to Spain.  They are both excellent - free - and so far, fingers crossed their rates have been unbeatable.

Thread: Recommendations for transfering money

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16 Feb 2007 2:49 PM:

Not sure how far it is from where you are but Almoradi is the "furniture town" for the Alicate/Murica region.  Great choice and reasonable prices - but stay clear of La Muebleria - they rip you off!!!
Thread: Furniture Tips

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