Your NIE in Bilbao, handled by locals
From the EX-15 form to the cita previa and the immigration office — we take care of the whole process so you can focus on settling into the Basque Country.
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We prepare your documents
Tell us your situation and we tell you exactly which documents you need. We complete the EX-15, the Modelo 790-012 and every form correctly the first time.
We book your cita previa
We monitor the Bilbao appointment system continuously and secure the first valid slot — no more refreshing the official portal for weeks.
We accompany you
On the day, we come with you to the immigration office in Bilbao so everything goes smoothly and you walk out with your NIE.
What is the NIE — and why you need one in Bilbao
Bilbao has become a magnet for professionals, students and remote workers drawn by its industry, universities and quality of life. But the Spanish bureaucracy waiting for them is anything but welcoming.
Our Bilbao-based team specialises in foreigner documentation. We speak the administration's language so you do not have to, and we get it right the first time.
Read the full guideYou need a NIE to:
Everything you need to settle in
The people behind NIE Bilbao
A small, local team in Bilbao that handles your paperwork personally — no call centres, no bots.
Elena Serrano
Founder & Immigration Advisor
Has spent over a decade in immigration paperwork and built the Bilbao practice around one promise: get it right the first time.
Pablo Navarro
NIE & TIE Specialist
Prepares and double-checks every Bilbao application so it clears the immigration office on the first attempt.
Paula García
Cita Previa Coordinator
Tracks the Bilbao appointment system every single day to grab the scarce cita previa slots our clients need.
Hugo Ortega
Client Support Lead
Your point of contact in Bilbao — answers questions in plain English and keeps your case moving.
Local, fast and honest
NIE and residence procedures in Bizkaia are processed at the Oficina de Extranjería de Bizkaia, while the padrón is handled by the Ayuntamiento de Bilbao. We assist clients across Greater Bilbao, including Getxo, Barakaldo and Portugalete.
We are local
A team on the ground in Bilbao that knows the office, the staff and the local quirks.
First-time approval
We get your file accepted on the first attempt, so you do not lose a scarce appointment.
Clear, fixed pricing
You know the cost upfront. No surprises, no hidden fees.
We speak your language
We deal with the Spanish administration in Spanish, and explain everything to you in plain English.
What our clients say
“Relocating to Bilbao for work was smooth thanks to them. NIE, social security and padrón all done before my start date.”
Olivia CarterIreland
“Clear pricing, fast responses and they actually answer the phone. My NIE was ready far quicker than friends who tried alone.”
Marco RossiItaly
“As a non-EU citizen the TIE process scared me. They guided every step and came to the fingerprint appointment with me.”
Anya PetrovaRussia
“I had no idea where to start with the cita previa. The Bilbao team booked it within days and prepared every form. Stress-free.”
Carmen GilNetherlands · NIE application
“As a non-EU citizen the TIE process looked impossible. They walked me through the fingerprints appointment in Bilbao and it was easy.”
María RuizUnited States · TIE card
“NIE, padrón and social security number all sorted together. Honestly the smoothest bit of my whole move to Bilbao.”
Rubén MolinaItaly · Empadronamiento
How the NIE works in Bilbao
The cita previa, the documentación, the Oficina de Extranjería — answered.
Oficina de Extranjería in Bilbao
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Oficina de Extranjería de Bizkaia
Calle General Concha, 48010 Bilbao - Mon–Fri 9:00–14:00 (appointment only)
- Cita previa required; Basque regional procedures can differ from the rest of Spain.
Skip the queue
Booking a cita previa at the Bilbao extranjería office is the hardest step. We monitor the system and secure it for you.
How the cita previa worksEverything about your NIE in Bilbao
NIE help across Spain
We are a network of local specialists. Moving to another city? We have you covered there too.
Ready to get your NIE in Bilbao?
Fill in our short application form and we will be in touch within one business day. No queues, no guesswork.