Social Security Registration
Número de Seguridad Social
Your Spanish Social Security number is essential for employment, healthcare access, and pension contributions. We handle the registration process so you can start working legally in Spain.
The Spanish Social Security system (Seguridad Social) provides healthcare, pensions, unemployment benefits, and other social protections. To access these benefits or work legally in Spain, you need a Social Security number. This number is linked to your contributions throughout your working life and determines your future benefits.
Online notary available: Many of our services can be completed via online notary from the comfort of your home. Where in-person notarization is required or preferred, we can arrange this at a notary local to you.
What's Included
Documents Required
What you'll need to get started
Valid NIE/TIE
Your foreigner identification number/card
Passport
Original passport with photo page
Empadronamiento
Current address registration certificate
TA.1 Form
Application form - we complete this for you
Employment contract
If registering for employment (optional at registration stage)
Rules & Regulations
Important information you should know
One Number for Life
Your Social Security number is permanent and stays with you even if you leave and return to Spain.
Employer Registration
Your employer will register you when you start work, but having a number ready speeds up the process.
Healthcare Link
Your Social Security number is required to register for public healthcare, but registration at a health center is a separate step.
Self-Employment
Autónomos have a different registration process with monthly contribution requirements.
Benefits
Why this matters for you
Employment Authorization
Required for any formal employment contract in Spain.
Public Healthcare
Enables registration with the Spanish national health system.
Pension Rights
Contributions build towards your Spanish state pension.
Unemployment Benefits
Access to paro (unemployment benefits) if you lose your job.
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Paid leave entitlements linked to your contributions.
How It Works
Your social security registration in four simple steps
Document Collection
We need your NIE, passport, and empadronamiento to begin the application.
Form Completion
We complete the TA.1 form and prepare your application for submission.
Online Submission
We submit your application electronically to the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social.
Number Assigned
You receive your Social Security number, typically within a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about social security registration
Your employer can request one for you when you're hired, but having one ready speeds up the process significantly.
The Social Security number is required for healthcare, but you'll also need to register at your local health center to get your Tarjeta Sanitaria.
Yes, but self-employed workers (autónomos) have a different registration process. See our Autónomo Registration service.
No, your number is permanent. However, your coverage depends on your employment or residency status.
If you worked in Spain before, you already have a number. We can help you retrieve it if you've forgotten it.
Important Notice
Hola Gestoria is a private administrative service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any Spanish government authority. We provide general support with paperwork and administrative processes. We are not a regulated gestoría administrativa, not a law firm, and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. All information is for general guidance only. If you require legal advice or formal legal representation, please consult a qualified lawyer in Spain.