Step 1: Enter the official portal for booking your NIE appointment online.

Enter using the link: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/icpplus/

Do not worry when you see the “Not secure” warning sign. Spain is different remember 😉

Step 2: Select your province.

Using the drop down box, select the province in which you live. In this example, we are using Malaga

Then, press “Aceptar”

Step 3 : Choose your application type

Using the dropdown box, select the application you wish to submit.

At the time of writing this, all British Citizens must choose the option “POLICIA-CERTIFICADOS-EU (EXCLUSIVAMENTE REINO UNIDO)”

Then, press “Aceptar”

Step 4: Read the notes

The notes below state that you must attend the appointment with your application forms completed, with a copy of the forms, all required documentation and with corresponding taxes duly paid.

Then, press “Entrar”.

Step 5: Complete your personal details.

Complete the details below:

• Type of document: If you already have an NIE and are applying for residency, use your NIE as the document number. If you do not have an NIE, use your passport number.
• Ensure you your document number and names are inputted identically to the ID document you will produce at the appointment.
• Do not use spaces or special characters in your ID number.
• Press the square next to “No soy un robot!
• Once you have checked all the details, press “Aceptar”.

Step 6: Request an NIE appointment online

In this example, we have used the name JOAN SMITH, with passport number 12345678

You can now choose to:

• Request an appointment
• Consult confirmed appointments
• Cancel an appointment
• Exit

Step 7: Select where you want your appointment.

Using the dropdown box, select where you would like your appointment. In this example, we have selected Marbella.

Then, press “Siguiente”

Step 8: Confirm your contact details.

Ensure the details are 100% accurate

Then, press “Siguiente”

Step 8: Select one of the available appointments

Then, press “Siguiente”

Step 9: Check the details

Ensure all your details are correct.

Click on the 2 small check boxes. This will ensure you receive an email confirmation of your booked appointment.

Then, press “Confirmar”

Made a mistake?

If you have made a mistake simply select “Volver” and start again!