<P> The NIE is a tax identification number in Spain, known in Spanish as the NIE, or more formally the Número de identidad de extranjero . The Spanish government have linked the NIE number to residence, where the NIE on the tarjeta de residencia (residence card), and to social security in Spain . </P> <P> The number itself is made up of an initial letter followed by seven digits followed by a verification letter . The initial letter is an X before July 2008 and a Y afterwards . It is issued by the National Police of Spain . The NIE, which in accordance with Article 101 of the Rules for foreigners in Spain, was approved by Royal Decree 2393 / 2004 on December 30, 2004, is required for the purchase or sale of real estate, vehicle and boats, or in order to work or study . There are many other transactions that require the parties involved to possess an NIE Number . In the Catalan self - determination referendum, 2014 foreigners were able to vote with their NIE number . </P> <P> The NIE number itself is issued on a standard A4 page, with the recipients full name (as written on the passport used during the application process), their place of birth, their nationality, and the number itself, along with a stamp and signature provided by the National Police . </P>

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