11 Apr 2012 11:21 AM:

Thank you, 66d35, that is indeed extremely helpful!! I had thought that something like that must exist for non-EU nationals with permanent residence but had no idea where to look.

So when I move to Spain, I assume I would simply present myself, after 3 months latest, for "registration" as would any EU national in lieu of applying for the former "residencia".

I had been thinking it could make sense to go ahead and apply for the NIE so that when it does come time to conduct any transactions this paperwork is already through. Now it sounds like I could just as easily wait until I actually move - unless I want to buy property before actually moving, in which case I would need to have the NIE number already issued. Does that sound about right? My time frame is still relatively long-term - 1 to 2 years - but I will be in Spain next week visiting my daughter and thought I might take the opportunity to apply for the NIE - if that makes sense at this point.

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09 Apr 2012 11:41 AM:

My thanks too to dizzyspain for explaining NIE and residencia. I still have one question. You list the requirements for people who are not an EU citizen or married to an EU citizen. However, what about a non-EU citizen (US) who WAS married to an EU citizen and therefore has a permanent visa in an EU country (Germany)? What requirements would apply in that situation? What would I need to do to apply for an NIE as a first step?

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