Applying for the Social Security Number

Everything you Need to Know

A Social Security Number in Spain is necessary for employment, accessing public healthcare, pensions, and various social benefits. It is linked to your work status.

What is it?

Your Social Security Number

The Social Security Number (número de afiliación de la Seguridad Social) is a legal requirement for anyone employed by a registered company in Spain. This unique number ensures contributions to the Spanish social security system, tracking pensions, sick leave, and maternity or paternity leave. It also provides access to essential public services, including healthcare.

Key Benefits

Why You Need a Social Security Number

A Social Security Number grants access to vital public services and benefits, including:

  • Public healthcare services
  • Unemployment benefits
  • State pension and disability benefits
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Child benefits

Whether employed or self-employed, it ensures you’re covered under Spain’s social security system.

Why Choose Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Not having previously obtained a social security number in Spain. Having a Spanish national identity document (DNI) or identity number for foreign nationals (NIE) or: If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you can apply with just your passport.

Yes it can be done online, but very often the application gets lost. You can apply through the Social security system or directly through us.

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