Consulate route
Get a Spanish NIE from the USA
US applicants use their consular district's Spanish consulate; state-issued documents may need an apostille from your Secretary of State.
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 the USA?
Two routes: the Spanish consulate for your district (4–12 weeks, apostilled documents) or a POA representative in Spain (5–10 working days, one local notary visit).
Do US documents need an apostille for a NIE?
Foreign civil documents and the POA need a state apostille plus sworn translation; your passport needs neither.
How long does the consulate route take from the US?
Typically 4–12 weeks depending on the consulate's NIE appointment availability.
Can I get a NIE without travelling to Spain or a consulate?
Yes — the POA representative route: sign at a US notary, we file in Spain, certificate by email in 5–10 working days.
Prefer the fast route?
We file on POA — one notary visit in your country, we do the rest.
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — NIE
We are not a government body. We are a tax & accounting service assisting with NIE applications and Spanish paperwork. Facts verified 24 September 2026.