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Getting an NIE without living in Spain (EX-15) in Málaga

Assignment of a Foreigner Identity Number to people who need it for a procedure (buying a home, inheriting, working occasionally) without living in Spain.

Who: Foreigners who need an NIE for economic, professional or social reasons and will not live in Spain.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Pedir un NIE sin residir en España (EX-15) en Málaga).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Fee 790-012 (NIE assignment at the applicant's request): €9.84
Time limit
It is decided within five days of the application being registered; if there is no reply, it is deemed refused

What you need

  • Form EX-15
  • Proof of payment of fee form 790, code 012
  • Valid passport or ID document
  • Document showing why you need the NIE

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Fill in the EX-15 and pay the 790-012 fee at a bank
  2. 2Book a foreigners' appointment for the province of Málaga: procedure «Policía, Certificados y Asignación de NIE»
  3. 3Submit the application in person at the office assigned with the appointment
Fee 790 code 012 (National Police)Book an appointment

Where

  • Málaga Provincial Police Station, Provincial Foreigners and Borders Brigade (the exact office is given with the appointment)

    Plaza de Manuel Azaña, 3, 29006 Málaga

From outside Spain, the NIE can also be requested at Spanish consulates.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Getting an NIE without living in Spain (EX-15) in Málaga”?

According to the official information: Form EX-15; Proof of payment of fee form 790, code 012; Valid passport or ID document and Document showing why you need the NIE.

How much does “Getting an NIE without living in Spain (EX-15) in Málaga” cost?

According to the official page: Fee 790-012 (NIE assignment at the applicant's request): €9.84.

Where is it done?

It is done in person; it is handled by National Police (Policía Nacional). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: Málaga Provincial Police Station, Provincial Foreigners and Borders Brigade (the exact office is given with the appointment) (Plaza de Manuel Azaña, 3, 29006 Málaga).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: It is decided within five days of the application being registered; if there is no reply, it is deemed refused.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Foreigners who need an NIE for economic, professional or social reasons and will not live in Spain.

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