How to Fill In the EX-15 Form (English Guide)
Key facts
- The EX-15 is the official application form to request a NIE.
- It must be completed in capital letters and in Spanish.
- It captures your personal data, nationality, and the reason for the NIE.
- Errors and blanks are a common cause of rejection.
The EX-15 is the heart of a NIE application. It is short, but it must be filled out precisely — in Spanish, in capitals, with the reason clearly stated.
What the form asks
- Personal data: full name, date and place of birth, nationality, parents’ names.
- Passport details and current address.
- Reason (motivo): why you need the NIE — matched by your justification.
- Place and date, plus your signature.
How to complete it correctly
- Write in CAPITAL LETTERS, in Spanish.
- Make the reason consistent with your supporting evidence.
- Leave no required field blank; use exact passport spellings.
It is submitted with a paid Modelo 790 código 012 and your passport — full set in NIE documents and forms.
Common mistakes
Mismatched names, a vague reason, missing fields, or signing the wrong section. On the remote route your representative prepares and checks the EX-15 for you, which removes these errors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the EX-15 form?
The official Spanish form used to request a NIE (assignment of the foreigner identification number).
What language do I fill it in?
Spanish, in capital letters.
What is the most common mistake?
A vague reason or mismatched personal details; both can cause rejection.
Related
Sources
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores — NIE: exteriores.gob.es
- Dirección General de la Policía: sede.policia.gob.es
e-residency is operated by Happy Residence S.L. (Málaga, License 62802L). We are a private firm and not a public administration; we do not issue official documents. Accurate as of 2026.