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Estate_girl · Pro Reefer Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 397

Wow now that is fast I have known them to take as long as 45 days!!

heymikey · Junior Reefer Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 66

thanks folks. I will apply for my NIE as soon as I get there then. Will probably pay a gestor to help me as I have heard it can be worth it.
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Why? The forms are available here????
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Heymikey

You hear all sorts of things about paperwork and whats needed and whats not needed, it is quite daunting sometimes.

However for the NIE once you have the form it may be worth while filling it in yourself and getting used to some of the Spanish words on the form. These words, if you decide to stay or move over for good, will become very familiar. Once filled in take it down to the police station in PDLA and queue for a few days!!! A word of advice if you do not want to queue it is worth getting there at about 7.30ish, although they do not open until 9 that hour and a half will seem like nothing if you turn up mid morning.

However if you do not have the time and have bags of cash then pay someone to do it for you.

I would suggest doing it yourself, its worth it and you get a great feeling of satisfaction when you have it.

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jenny · Senior Moderator Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 5267

You will aslo find that our dear Stripps has explained how to fill in the NIE form in the Job section where you will aslo find the link to where you can download it from so you can have it all filled in before you arrive here.

Ezzy

You cant apply for an NIE without actually being in tenerife can you? x

rob

read the stickies Ezzy, it used to be possible, not sure what the latest is but you can try.
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cheers rob Smile

heymikey · Junior Reefer Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 66

thanks everyone - very helpful.

I will do it myself! Will take a look to see what I need to take with me and print the forms.
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heymikey · Junior Reefer Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 66

having read through the posts about applying for your NIE I am now confused as to whether you get your NIE and then look for a job or get your job offer and then take it with your form etc to apply for the NIE as without it you won't get the NIE?

So basically which comes first, The NIE or the job?

a confused Mikey...
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jenny · Senior Moderator Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 5267

If you can put another reason for needing NIE (eg for buying house, or for chidlren's schooling - and back it up with some sort of proof) then it is better to get NIE before a job as many employers will want you to have NIE before they will offer you a job, although it is not impossible to find a job without it.

bubbly

heymikey

might see you at the copshop as we plan to head out on the 13th to see schools and apply for nie number as well,we will be in los crist area

bubbly
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A friend of mine applied for her NIE last Tuesday and got it today!!!!
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heymikey · Junior Reefer Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 66

I don't have kids so can't look for schools and I can't buy a place before I get there so I guess I need to get a job and then an NIE - nightmare!

Thanks for the reply Bubbly - would be nice to meet up. Now listen, is there any chance I can borrow one of your kids just to sort out some Spanish paperwork?! Rolling Eyes

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bubbly

good one mikey but ive only got the one and i need her for my papers,im laughing while im writing, maybe you have one in the uk but dont know about it yet !

bubbly
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