A practical walkthrough for newcomers obtaining a NIE on the island this year — the documents, the fees, the appointment hunt and the slips that get files rejected.
A NIE in Mallorca runs on the same national rulebook as the rest of Spain, but it is the island's appointment situation that ultimately governs your timeline. Palma fields one of the heaviest caseloads in the country, and that shapes everything.
Begin by nailing down the grounds for your request, complete the EX-15, settle the Modelo 790-012, then chase a cita previa. Carry both originals and photocopies to the appointment, and arrive early.
Files come back rejected for three recurring reasons: an EX-15 filled in carelessly, the wrong fee code on the tax slip, or thin proof of why you are applying. We comb through all of it before you ever set off.