FAQ — EU citizens
Answers to the questions we hear most from EU citizens settling in Bilbao.
Yes. The moment you work, open a bank account, buy property or settle long term in Bilbao, the NIE becomes necessary. EU nationals receive a green registration certificate that carries the number.
The number itself is typically granted on the day of the appointment. The genuine delay lies in securing that appointment, which is the part we compress dramatically.
No. We deal with the administration on your behalf and explain every stage to you in plain English.
Yes. Securing the appointment is the heart of what we do for clients in Bilbao. If you are not yet in Spain and would rather not depend on a Bizkaia slot at all, a remote outfit such as AnchorLess can carry the request from abroad instead.
Generally your passport or ID, the EX-15, evidence of the grounds for the request and the paid Modelo 790-012. We confirm the precise list for your circumstances beforehand.
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