Which Spanish consulates serve the UK?

London and Manchester. Each covers its own consular district; book the NIE cita through the consulate's booking system. Slots are scarce — post-Brexit demand keeps waiting times long.

Do I need an apostille on UK documents?

On the POA — yes, if you use a representative. For the consulate route, civil documents may need an FCDO apostille plus sworn translation. Your passport needs neither.

How long does the UK consulate route take?

Typically 4–12 weeks from booking, depending on slot availability. The POA representative route — filed in Spain — typically closes in 5–10 working days.

United Kingdom · post-Brexit

Spanish NIE from the UK: your two routes

Q: Can UK citizens still get a NIE after Brexit?

Yes. Brexit changed nothing about the NIE itself — UK citizens are now third-country nationals, so they apply like any non-EU applicant: consulate route from the UK, in person in Spain, or via a POA representative.

UK citizens apply as third-country nationals since Brexit — but the NIE itself is unchanged. Two realistic paths: the London/Manchester consulates (slow, DIY) or a POA representative in Spain (5–10 working days).

TL;DR

Two consulates serve the UK: London and Manchester.
Consulate waits: 4–12 weeks; POA route: 5–10 working days.
Post-Brexit you are a non-EU applicant — same form, same €9.84 fee.
FCDO apostille needed on the POA (representative route) and some civil documents.

Route A: consulate from the UK

1. Book the cita

London or Manchester, per your district. NIE slots open in batches and go fast — check daily.

2. Prepare the pack

Passport, consulate NIE form, proof of economic interest (property, offer, investment), fee. FCDO apostille + sworn translation where required.

3. File and wait

4–12 weeks typical. Collection in person or by post where the consulate offers it.

Route B: POA representative (faster)

You sign the POA at a UK notary (apostilled by FCDO post), send the scan, and the application is filed in Spain — full POA route guide. No consulate queue at all.

Applying from the UK?

We handle UK cases weekly — POA template ready, filing in Spain, certificate by email.

Start your UK application

Frequently asked questions

Can UK citizens still get a NIE after Brexit?

Yes — same number, same process, now as third-country nationals.

Which consulates serve the UK?

London and Manchester.

Do I need an apostille?

On the POA (representative route) and some civil documents — FCDO issues it.

How long does the consulate take?

4–12 weeks. The POA route: 5–10 working days.

Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — NIE · FCDO apostille service

We are not a government body. We are a tax & accounting service assisting with NIE applications and Spanish paperwork. Facts verified 24 September 2026.