How to Obtain a Social Security Number in Barcelona

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How to obtain a Social Security Number to work legally in Spain?

All of those who are legal in Spain and want to work, will need to obtain a Social Security Number before starting to work*.

Steps to obtain a Social Security Number:

1. Download fill out the application
2. Prepare your documents:

• Original and copy of your passport
• Original and copy of your NIE
• Empadronamiento

3. Search for the Social Security office closest to you
4. At the appointment: Present yourself with the required documents in point 1 and 2, take a number, and wait your turn
5. Obtain your Social Security Number

*If you arrive in Spain on a Student Visa you technically do not have rights to work and hold a paid job. Not unless you specifically apply for a document which gives you permission to work on a student visa.

– The Citylife Team