NIE question - Finding work before moving to Spain

Hi there,

Apologies if this question has been asked before - I've tried looking but not found anything with my exact situation.

I am planning to move to Zaragoza at the end of this year, I am a UK national with an application in process for Irish citizenship, though that's more than 6 month's away from completion.

I would like to start applying for work before I move, I need to work 3 month's notice at my current employer so I am ready to start applying now.

I believe I need an NIE number and have been doing some research into what's required, but I am getting mixed messages from various sites:

- I understand its possible to apply whilst still living in the UK, via the consulate (London is closest to me);

- I have read that if applying via the consulate I don't need to provide evidence of my reason for applying (Spanish Property Insight). This suits me as at the moment I don't have a job offer and would be staying with my partner's family who are Spanish nationals, not renting or buying, so I have no evidence;

- However, when I visit the consulate website, I'm told

"Please do not apply through this Consulate if your reason is one of the following: You intend to live in Spain; Seasonal work

The N.I.E. and certificates of non residence (certificados de No Residencia) are only issued by the Police in Spain.

You can only apply for a non resident N.I.E. through this Consualte. The N.I.E. is only a fiscal number to pay taxes for economic purposes. " (Spanish Consulate in London)


It would be great to hear if anyone has a similar experience or any advice.

Many thanks in advance.