What is the difference between the NIE vs the TIE? I have a student visa and at the NYC general consulate they told me that within 30 days I would have to get my NIE, but after looking at the Spanish government’s website it seems that the TIE is what I would need. Could someone help?

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temporary de Identidad de Extranjeros , You then can obtain a social security number from your local social security office when you get here