billskip
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When they get an NIE number they also get a card which states they can work this is the work permit or permission to work. Without this NIE they cannot work ....so they need permission to work.German citizens do not require a work permit in Spain but they do need to register on the Padron and get a NIE number.
Please what is your definition of a work permit? Maybe that is where I'm confused.