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The NIE, the TIE and the right to work. The steps are in Part A. This is not legal advice.

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  1. What is a NIE?

    The NIE is the personal, unique foreigner's identity number assigned by the police. It is the number, not the TIE card.

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  2. What is a TIE?

    The TIE is the card that identifies a foreigner in order to prove their legal situation in Spain. The number on it is the NIE.

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