{"id":17787,"date":"2025-11-18T17:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/obtenir-son-numero-de-securite-sociale-en-espagne-le-guide-complet-2025-duplicate\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:40:44","slug":"obtaining-your-social-security-number-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/blog\/obtaining-your-social-security-number-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtaining your Social Security number in Spain: the complete guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #00416f;\">\ud83c\udfe5 If your internship in Spain is paid, getting your Spanish Social Security number is mandatory<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Without this number, your company cannot register you, and you won\u2019t be covered by the Spanish healthcare system or the insurance required for your internship. To apply for Spanish Social Security, you must first have your <strong>NIE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\"><em>Here\u2019s everything you need to know to get your number easily.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>Why is this number essential?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Your Spanish Social Security number allows you to:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>be legally registered by your company,<\/li>\n<li>be covered in case of a workplace accident,<\/li>\n<li>access the Spanish public healthcare system,<\/li>\n<li>receive a stipend legally,<\/li>\n<li>sign a paid contract or internship agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>GOOD TO KNOW!<\/strong><\/span> <strong>This number is unique and valid for life<\/strong>, even if you return to Spain years later. <strong>Keep it safe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">Who can apply for it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Anyone who doesn\u2019t already have one:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>students doing a paid internship,<\/li>\n<li>employees,<\/li>\n<li>self-employed workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>GOOD TO KNOW!<\/strong><\/span> <strong>If you\u2019ve already worked in Spain<\/strong> (job, internship, volunteering\u2026), you may already have a number. In that case, <strong>do not submit a new application<\/strong> \u2014 duplicates can block your file. Instead, you must <strong>request a recovery of your existing number from Social Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcdd<\/span>Which documents do you need?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17650 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Illustration-Sans-Titre-4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Illustration-Sans-Titre-4.webp 1269w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Illustration-Sans-Titre-4-768x682.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">To obtain your number, you must provide:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport or national ID + photocopy<\/li>\n<li>Your <span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\"><a style=\"color: #21a0a0;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/blog\/effectuer-stage-en-espagne-tout-savoir-sur-le-nie\/\"><strong>NIE<\/strong><\/a><\/span> + photocopy<\/li>\n<li>Your internship agreement or contract proving the need for affiliation<\/li>\n<li>Completed <strong>Modelo TA.1<\/strong> form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>IMPORTANT!<\/span><\/strong> Always prepare two copies of each document \u2014 some offices keep them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">How to fill out the Modelo TA.1 form?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Modelo TA.1<\/strong> form is used to request the assignment of a Social Security number.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">You\u2019ll be asked for:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Your personal details (name, date of birth, nationality)<\/li>\n<li>Your address in Spain or France<\/li>\n<li>Your NIE<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Under \u201cMotivo de la solicitud\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2192 Tick: <strong>Asignaci\u00f3n de N\u00famero de Seguridad Social<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This form can be filled out by hand (black pen \/ capital letters) or on a computer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=czVC--kerbE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Watch our video to help you complete the form.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccd <\/span><\/strong>Where do you request your Social Security number?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">1. In person<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can visit the nearest <strong>TGSS (Tesorer\u00eda General de la Seguridad Social)<\/strong>. An appointment is not always required, depending on the city. You submit your file and usually receive your number the same day.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">2. Online<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Through the official platform <em><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\"><a style=\"color: #21a0a0;\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.seg-social.gob.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Import@ss<\/a><\/span><\/em> (Spanish Social Security website). Two options exist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>With a digital certificate \u2192 <strong>the fastest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Without a digital certificate, using ID photo verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17649 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Illustration-Sans-Titre-3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"255\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Applications are processed within 24 to 72 hours.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">3. Through your host company<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the most common and often the easiest method. Spanish companies have access to a professional portal called <strong>Sistema RED<\/strong>, which allows them to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>request your number,<\/li>\n<li>register you with Social Security,<\/li>\n<li>complete mandatory declarations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For you, this means <strong>you don\u2019t need to do anything<\/strong>, <em>except provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your passport,<\/li>\n<li>your NIE,<\/li>\n<li>your internship agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>GOOD TO KNOW!<\/strong><\/span> Your company can obtain your number in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">What does the official document include?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your full name<\/li>\n<li>Your NIE<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>N\u00famero de Afiliaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The date it was issued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">You will then need to provide this number to:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>your company (make sure they have registered you in Import@ss),<\/li>\n<li>the Seguridad Social,<\/li>\n<li>your bank,<\/li>\n<li>any administration that requires it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Ready to start your internship in Spain?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Explore all our<span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\"> <a style=\"color: #21a0a0;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>internship opportunities in Spain<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and let Stud&amp;Globe support you for a smooth and successful experience!<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17337 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_3106-copie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_3106-copie.jpg 2021w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_3106-copie-768x678.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_3106-copie-1536x1355.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Manel Gourad &#8211; 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfe5 If your internship in Spain is paid, getting your Spanish Social Security number is mandatory Without this number, your company cannot register you, and you won\u2019t be covered by the Spanish healthcare system or the insurance required for your internship. To apply for Spanish Social Security, you must first have your NIE. 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