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Got a NIE Number but No Card? What That Really Means in Spain
Bureaucracy & Paperwork Saša Nicolette 2/1/26 Bureaucracy & Paperwork Saša Nicolette 2/1/26

Got a NIE Number but No Card? What That Really Means in Spain

If you’re an EU citizen living in Spain and you have a NIE but no plastic card, you’re not doing anything wrong. This guide explains what the green NIE actually is, why EU citizens don’t get a TIE, and when your paperwork is enough, and when it isn’t.

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NIE vs TIE: What’s the Difference and Which One You Actually Need
Paperwork & Admin Saša Nicolette 2/1/26 Paperwork & Admin Saša Nicolette 2/1/26

NIE vs TIE: What’s the Difference and Which One You Actually Need

Confused about NIE vs TIE as an EU citizen in Spain? This guide explains the difference, the “Green NIE,” and which document you actually need — so you don’t book the wrong appointment or get turned away.

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