What's a NIE? What's a TIE?
Some guidance in the labyrinth.
NIE is short for "número de identidad de extranjero" - which translates to "Foreigner's identity number".
What is NIE short for?
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What is NIE short for?
NIE is short for "número de identidad de extranjero"
This translates to "Foreigner's identity number".