How to Pay the Modelo 790 Codigo 012 NIE Fee
- Modelo 790 código 012 is the official fee form for the NIE.
- The amount is around €9.84 in 2026 (confirm the current figure before paying).
- You generate the form, then pay at a collaborating bank in Spain.
- Keep the stamped receipt — it proves payment at your appointment.
The Modelo 790 código 012 is the small government charge for the NIE itself. Paying it correctly and bringing proof is required for the application to be accepted.
How to pay it
- Generate the 790 código 012 form (it produces copies for you, the bank and the administration).
- Take it to a collaborating bank in Spain and pay (around €9.84 in 2026).
- The bank stamps the form; keep your copy as proof.
- Bring the stamped proof to your NIE appointment with the EX-15.
Fee notes
Important: the 790 código 012 covers several different procedures, each with its own amount, and the form calculates the fee automatically when you select the procedure. For the assignment of a NIE it is a small fee (around €9.84 by 2026 references) — do not confuse it with the higher fees charged for other 790/012 procedures. Fees are set by the authorities and can change, so always confirm the exact current amount on the official Policía Nacional page before paying. It is separate from any representation/service fee — see what a NIE costs.
On the remote route
If a representative applies for you under a power of attorney, they handle generating and paying the 790 as part of the process. Full document set in NIE documents and forms.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores — NIE: exteriores.gob.es
- Dirección General de la Policía: sede.policia.gob.es
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