can i travel to europe with my NIE?

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Member since 11 October 2012

ariostancoMember11 October 2012 15:26:29

Hi guys,

im iranian student, studying in barcelona and ive got my NIE the green card with written on it " extranjeros estudiante" I wanted to know if i can travel in europe with this card? its kinda weird cuz i was studying in holland as well and the card was different and it was mentioned on the card that i can travel through schengen areas.
but with this card i dont know.
can anybody help me?

Cheers

Ario

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AurélieViP12 October 2012 05:22:01

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Hello Ario.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Hope other members will be able to help you soon.

Thank you,
Aurélie

rosebunch1984 New member

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rosebunch1984New member12 October 2012 08:28:16

hi I travel in Europe with my NIE. You should bring your passport coz they will ask it along with the NIE.

jelynrs New member

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jelynrsNew member01 September 2013 13:02:23

Yes of course you can :-))

jolie39 Member

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jolie39Member03 September 2013 18:40:38

sorry I'd understood wrong your question. Yes you can.

Marko167 Member

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Marko167Member04 August 2015 08:27:17

I don't want to disagree with the other posters but I have never been able to use my NIE as ID when crossing borders if asked. Of course the chances of you being asked are low in the Schengen area, but for example, if you wish to travel to the UK you will be turned back, also you may have issues getting into/out of Switzerland.

Primadonna Jordan Expert

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PrimadonnaJordan Expert04 August 2015 09:01:34

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Please note that this thread is inactive for some years. If you read carefully what others said then you should know that you can travel with the NIE as long you have your passport with you. The passport is your travel document.

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