Fine
~€10
Consulates issue NIE numbers abroad, usually in 2 to 5 weeks. Handy for signing a lease remotely. But non-EU still need the TIE after arrival.
From the Get your NIE (and TIE) how-to in Mallorca. Prices checked June 2026.
Mallorca · How-to
Spanish consulate (before you move)
Get the NIE from home