Where do I apply for an NIE number on La Gomera?
The responsible office for NIE applications on La Gomera is the Oficina de Extranjería in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
For an application in person, the Interior Ministry generally names immigration offices or police stations as the responsible points of contact. The Oficina de Extranjería in San Sebastián de La Gomera is the locally responsible immigration office for the island.
How do I book an appointment for the NIE on La Gomera?
For an NIE application in Spain, you should book an appointment in advance through the state portal Cita Previa de Extranjería. The Policía Nacional lists there, among others, the procedure "Asignación de NIE" or "Asignación de NIE a instancia del interesado".
The actual availability of appointments in San Sebastián de La Gomera depends online on free time slots. A confirmed appointment time should therefore be checked directly through the official appointment portal.
Fixed general opening hours for NIE applications are not shown in the available official information.
What documents do I need for the NIE application?
For the application in person you should bring form EX-15 fully completed and signed, generally in duplicate. In addition, the authority requires a valid passport or valid national identity card as well as copies.
For passports, the authority requires a copy of the complete document. You must also submit a written explanation of the economic, professional, social or other interest in Spain.
Proof of payment of the administrative fee is provided using form Modelo 790, Código 012. If the application is submitted by a representative, a sufficient written power of attorney is required that expressly authorises the submission of the NIE application.
The originals and copies should be brought to the appointment. Incomplete documents may result in the application not being processed.
How much does the NIE number cost and how long does processing take?
The NIE application is subject to a fee. Payment is made using the official form Tasa 790, Código 012. The amount currently payable is not stated in the available official extracts and should be checked in the official fee form before payment.
The five-day period is the statutory maximum period for the decision, not necessarily a guarantee of actual issue on the day of application. A blanket euro figure for the fee would therefore not be verified.
NIE, TIE and EU registration: what is the difference?
The NIE is only an identification number. It does not replace a residence permit or the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero). EU/EEA nationals and Swiss nationals who live in Spain for longer may additionally need to apply for registration in the central register of foreign nationals.
This requires an application in person with an appointment; registration must generally take place within three months of entry. Municipal registration with the Ayuntamiento may be required for certain residence procedures.
The NIE can be applied for if there is a demonstrable economic, professional, social or other connection to Spain. Applicants must not be staying in Spain unlawfully at the time of application and must state the reason for the application.
Practical checklist for the NIE appointment on La Gomera
First book an appointment for "Asignación de NIE" through the state portal Cita Previa de Extranjería. Fill in form EX-15 twice and sign both copies.
Take your passport or national identity card as well as copies with you. Prepare a written explanation of your connection to Spain and fill in the Modelo 790-012.
Pay the fee according to the currently officially stated amount. Print the appointment confirmation and the proof of payment. If represented, include an express power of attorney and copies of the required documents.
Date of the verified official information: 4 October 2026. For appointment availability, the current fee amount and any possible change of local responsibility, only the state appointment portal or the Oficina de Extranjería in San Sebastián de La Gomera should be used.