Mon, 28 May 2012
| Index | Last | Var.(%) |
|---|---|---|
| BEL 20 | 2119.44 | 0.28 |
| DAX | 6339.94 | 0.38 |
| IBEX 30 | 6543 | 0.13 |
| CAC 40 | 3047.94 | 0.32 |
| FTSE 100 | 5351.53 | 0.03 |
| AEX | 292.76 | 0.23 |
| DJIA | 12454.83 | -0.60 |
| Nasdaq | 2837.53 | -0.07 |
| FTSE MIB | 13154.8 | 0.36 |
| TSX Composite | 11576.47 | 0.09 |
| ASX | 4108.3 | 0.66 |
| Hang seng | 18753.68 | 0.22 |
| Straits Times | 2773.54 | 0.03 |
| ISEQ 20 | 500.94 | 1.55 |
Text size
NIEs are required for almost everything in Spain, but how do you get one? Lilian Hermans of Quilantro relocation explains.
Whilst I salute your efforts to offer assistance to others, your guide is fundamentally factually flawed. It is indeed possible to open a bank account in Spain without a NIE, athough like in many areas, not all bank staff are aware of this. For EU citizens, a passport is enough. I've heard El Banco Santander have been the most efficient in this regard of late.
I should also add that, though some perhaps some staff are not up-to-speed, I know of EU citizens in Madrid getting a social security number, finding work through an agency as well as opening a bank account without a NIE using only their passport.
Though generally things are easier if you do have a NIE, you can do all of these things without it.
It is also misleading to state that the NIE is for EU citizens since it is required for all non-Spaniards undertaking financial transactions in Spain. The correct form for non-EU citizens is not EX16 but EX14. Nonetheless, thank you for pointing out that it is important to obtain a NIE as a matter of priority as that is certainly the case.
Whilst I salute your efforts to offer assistance to others, your guide is fundamentally factually flawed. It is indeed possible to open a bank account in Spain without a NIE, athough like in many areas, not all bank staff are aware of this. For EU citizens, a passport is enough. I've heard El Banco Santander have been the most efficient in this regard of late.
I should also add that, though some perhaps some staff are not up-to-speed, I know of EU citizens in Madrid getting a social security number, finding work through an agency as well as opening a bank account without a NIE using only their passport.
Though generally things are easier if you do have a NIE, you can do all of these things without it.
It is also misleading to state that the NIE is for EU citizens since it is required for all non-Spaniards undertaking financial transactions in Spain. The correct form for non-EU citizens is not EX16 but EX14. Nonetheless, thank you for pointing out that it is important to obtain a NIE as a matter of priority as that is certainly the case.
Expatica's Getting Started section will provide practical information on how you can open a bank account, exchange your driving licence, improve your Spanish, and more.
Here's a guide to an extensive list of groups and clubs in Madrid for expats, from sports groups to social and family gatherings.
A brief introduction to our Tax section for Spain, from help with inheritance tax to accounting advice.
Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in Spain, from what to ask the experts to opening a Spanish bank account.
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Google+
3
