social security number?
 

Hi, can anyone tell me what status is required in Spain to obtain a social security number, how to get one and what documents are required. I am applying for work and one of the questions I got is "do you have a social security number"?

thanks in advance

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I see you're in Hondon de las nieves, so probably Alicante is your nearest trabajadores office, it's near the train station. You will need nie, padrón for address, residencia and pasaport for ID.

Ten minute job. Will post The exact office address when I'm in work on Tuesday as I don't have it here.

Lisa

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Thanks for that. Is residencia essential for social security number? I have nie,padron,passport just not got residencia as yet.

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Be aware that as soon as you get the number, you are liable to make contributions of around €250 a month, irrespective of whether you earn anything or not! And that will start the following month!

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Hi

I certainly didn't need a residencia when I got my social security number in the Basque country a few weeks back. Or the padrón, actually.

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OMG!! Thanks Tim. Catch 22. To get a job looks like I need a social security number, not got a job yet and will have to pay 250 euro - how does one pay that if not earning? Don't suppose there is anyway round it?

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I got my job first, then once started got my Seg Soc number. I don't think it can be obligatory to have one to apply for a job.

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That's great - thanks for that.

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Its not necessary to go to Alicante, there is an office in Elche and one in Elda, addresses and directions are on www.seg-social.es.

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So helpful - many thanks

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Thing is Linda, i can't remember anything about the process. I remember queueing for my NIE within a week or two of arriving and starting work, but don't remember how the Soc Seg thing happened. Maybe it's automatic once your employer registers your contract and starts paying your contributions?

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My employer's Gestor did mine for me - all done via the internet but on thinking about it had to supply a scanned copy of my NIE and passport. I do know that they now require to see the original passport.

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Had the interview today. I was told that I have to go to social security office with my NIE/passport - residency not a requirement. When I asked about paying 250 euro a month (even if not working) I was told I would only pay whilst working!!

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You had a job interview today? its a national holiday .

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Sorry, I meant if you were self employed, didn't read it properly!

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Wasn't I lucky!!!

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Well done you - fingers crossed that you get the job!:thumbsup:

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Thanks Sue. Was one too late, now first reserve for first vacancy. Got Social Security number today - no problems, just needed NIE/padron/ passport the man even spoke English!!
Didn't realise 2 different offices in Elche - what did I do? - went to wrong one but after an hour walking and "Donde es"? I got there lol

Thanks everyone for replies, this site is great for help and advice

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That sounds about right for SS, there are three in our district.
We went to the correct one first when trying to register, but was sent to another, who sent us to the other one.
They said it had all been changed and the first place we tried was now the only one doing it.
So we went back and after a row with the guard he did us the honour of giving us an appointment number, 15 mins later we were on the Spanish Health system. doh
Why don´t they share the info with all concerned when they change the goalposts ?

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It's a government plot to keep us healthy by all the walking we have to do between the different offices;)

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You only pay that sort of amount if you are self employed...besides when will folks up dated them selves on this it is? :frown::frown::frown: It now just under 265€ per month.

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Does it not depend on age? I pay €249.18 per month.:confused:

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Yes, it is age dependant. I used to pay circa 180 euros a month until I turned 35 and then it went up quite sharply.

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yo también.

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Bugger I am too old then:eek::eek::eek::thumbdown: