Consulate route
Get a Spanish NIE from Ireland
Irish residents file at the Spanish Embassy's consular section in Dublin; documents issued in Ireland may need an apostille.
TL;DR
- Consulate route: 4–12 weeks, DIY, apostille + translation where required.
- POA representative route: 5–10 working days, no consulate queue.
1. Book the cita
Through the consulate's booking system — NIE slots are limited.
2. Prepare the pack
Passport, consulate form, proof of economic interest, fee. Apostille + sworn translation on foreign documents where required.
3. File and wait
4–12 weeks typical; collect in person or by post where offered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Spanish NIE from Ireland?
Two routes: the Spanish Embassy's consular section in Dublin (4–12 weeks) or a POA representative in Spain (5–10 working days).
Do Irish documents need an apostille?
Civil documents and the POA may need an apostille plus sworn translation; your passport does not.
How long does it take from Ireland?
Dublin consulate: 4–12 weeks typical. POA route: 5–10 working days.
As an EU citizen, is anything different?
The NIE itself is identical; as an EU citizen you register for the green EU certificate (€12.00) when living in Spain.
Prefer the fast route?
We file on POA — one notary visit in your country, we do the rest.
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — NIE
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