TIE, NIE, DNI, NIF, CIF, Social Security

Essential guide to Spanish ID numbers for expats: TIE (residence card), NIE (foreigner identification number), DNI, NIF, CIF, and Social Security numbers explained. Learn what each document is, when you need it, and how to obtain it.

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Instructions for the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) Application

Step-by-step guide to getting your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) in Spain: forms EX-17/EX-18, Modelo 790/012 payment, cita previa booking tips, and the complete process with English translations.

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The Vegetarian’s Survival Guide to Spain

How to survive - and thrive - as a vegetarian in Spain's markets, tapas bars, restaurants, and while traveling.

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Start a Bar in Spain

Here you’ll find practical information on starting a bar in Spain, including tips on buying an existing bar and starting a bar in Spain from the ground up.

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Dating in Spain

Information about dating in Spain, including online dating sites, dating ideas, relationships, and insight into the dating scene in Spain.

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Arraigo Social: Staying Legal in Spain When All Else Fails

Information about obtaining permission to stay in Spain through arraigo social (social ties) or arraigo laboral (economic ties), including what this means, eligibility requirements and application procedures.

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